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1983	Table of Contents: 'Papers of the Higher School of the KGB,' Volume 30, Moscow, 1983, 396 pp. The table of contents for volume 30 of Papers of the Higher School of the KGB. Articles relate to the works of Karl Marx and their relationship to Soviet security, counterintelligence theory and operations, West German intelligence operations, the Soviet economy, religion and nationalities, and other subjects.
1983	Table of Contents: 'Papers of the Higher School of the KGB,' Volume 28/29, Moscow, 1983, 568 pp. The table of contents for volumes 28 and 29 of Papers of the Higher School of the KGB. Articles relate to "subversive activities" of enemy states, the Soviet economy, counterintelligence activities, training and education of agents, and other subjects.
1982	Table of Contents: 'Papers of the Higher School of the KGB,' Volume 27, Moscow, 1982, 404 pp. The table of contents for volume 27 of Papers of the Higher School of the KGB. Articles relate to the 60th anniversary of the USSR, the 65th anniversary of the State Security Service Organization, the Soviet economy, counterintelligence theory and operations, training and education, and historical and current practices of Japanese and German intelligence.
September 10, 1991	The Chancellor's [Helmut Kohl's] Conversation with the President of the EC Commission, Jacques Delors, on Monday, 9 September 1991, 16:40 until 16:55 hours Kohl and Delors examine the role of the European Community in the stabilization of the Soviet Union's economy including financial aid.
June 13, 1991	The Chancellor's [Helmut Kohl's] Meeting with Soviet Foreign Minister Bessmertnykh on Wednesday, 12 June 1991 Kohl and Bessmertnykh talk about the state of Gorbachev's reform policy and preparations for Gorbachev's participation in the World Economic Summit in London in July 1991.
November 13, 1990	The Chancellor's [Helmut Kohl's] Meeting with Soviet President M.S. Gorbachev on 9 November 1990, 3:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Federal Chancellery Kohl and Gorbachev review the state of bilateral relations, the Gulf crisis and the situation in the Soviet Union, especially with regards to Gorbachev's perestroika and glasnost and the Soviet Union's economic reforms. They discuss Western economic assistance and food supplies for the Soviet Union as well.
September 16, 1991	Memorandum of Conversation: Meeting with Helmut Kohl, Chancellor of Germany, September 16, 1991, 1:30-2:30pm This memorandum documents a broader meeting involving senior U.S. and German officials, addressing global challenges and German-American relations. Chancellor Kohl highlighted Germany's domestic recovery post-reunification, acknowledging difficulties in the former East German states and economic adjustments. He praised U.S. leadership in the Middle East peace process and reiterated Germany's refusal to fund Israeli settlements. On Soviet Union matters, Kohl supported aid to stabilize the region but stressed the need for a functioning central government to ensure arms control and economic reforms. He urged a collaborative international response to food aid and debt challenges. Discussions extended to Yugoslavia's disintegration, with concerns about potential civil war and the implications of ethnic and religious divides. Kohl and the U.S. team emphasized cautious engagement to prevent broader European instability. Kohl also highlighted the importance of German-American scientific collaborations and the need to counter Japanese economic influence globally. This document summary was generated by an artificial intelligence language model and was reviewed by a Wilson Center staff member.
July 15, 1991	Memorandum of Conversation: Meeting with Helmut Kohl, Chancellor of Germany on July 15, 1991 Bush, Kohl, and others discuss relations with France and France's views of NATO, talks between the US and the USSR over the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START I), safeguarding the Brazilian rainforest, the Uruguay Round of the GATT, support for economic reforms in the Soviet Union, and US-German relations.
August 7, 1962	Record of a Conversation between Cde. N.S. Khrushchev and Mohammed Zahir Shah, King of Afghanistan Khrushchev and Brezhnev visited King Zahir Shah of Afghanistan, who was vacationing on the Black Sea. Khrushchev provided an overview of key international issues, focusing on tensions in Berlin and Taiwan, and highlighted Soviet economic growth. The King expressed gratitude for Soviet economic and military assistance and praised the work of Soviet specialists in Afghanistan. He discussed the ongoing conflict with Pakistan, emphasizing Afghanistan's neutral foreign policy and the mediation efforts of the Shah of Iran, which he viewed as ineffective. The conversation also touched on broader regional dynamics, including proposals for a bloc of Muslim countries, which both leaders considered unrealistic.
May 3, 1961	Reception of the United Arab Republic’s Parliamentary Delegation by N.S. Khrushchev On May 3, 1961, Nikita Khrushchev met with a delegation from the United Arab Republic (UAR) led by Anwar Sadat. The meeting began with expressions of gratitude and solidarity, highlighting Soviet support for UAR independence and its struggle against imperialism, particularly in relation to the construction of the Aswan Dam and resistance to Western aggression in the Middle East. Khrushchev emphasized the superiority of socialism and communism, advocating the Soviet model as an example for nations striving for independence and progress. Sadat expressed appreciation for Soviet assistance and raised concerns about the financial burden of purchasing weapons from the USSR. He requested a reduction in the price, citing UAR’s commitments to supporting anti-imperialist struggles across Africa and Asia. Khrushchev acknowledged the UAR’s vital role in the global anti-colonial movement but maintained that the USSR could not lower its weapons prices due to its own economic constraints and the need for consistency in its aid policies. Despite these limitations, Khrushchev promised to explore alternative ways to assist the UAR. The conversation concluded with mutual respect and reaffirmation of Soviet-UAR solidarity. This document summary was generated by an artificial intelligence language model and was reviewed by a Wilson Center staff member.