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November 22, 1957
PROGRESS REPORT ON TUNISIA, MOROCCO & ALGERIA (NSC 5614/1).
(Approved October 3, 1956)
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Theessence of -this-report is in the last two sentences on page 4,
which read: "The Algerian problem and our attitude on It remain the
eritical Lasue in U.S. -French relations and are an increasingly sensitive
point In our relations with Morocco and Tunlsia, because of the inevitable
repercussions on area etability and on our position and Interests in the
In fact, the Algerian conflict has serious
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effects on the entire Western position in North Africa.”
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Until some solution of the Algerian problem emerges, we can expect
a@® stability in the area, (but will see progressive dissatisfaction with the
West and uncertainty, at best, in our military and economic relations with
Morocco and Tunisia).
(Because of our relationships with France, we are
presently confining ourselves to discreet pressures on the French and to
encouraging Moroccan and Tunisian efforts to bring the Algerian leaders
to a more concillatory point of view. }
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- of U.S, bases in Morocco will be discussed. <0. the Fo.. t~
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Real progress in the base negotlations, begun last May with the
Moroccans over French objections, depends upon satisfying the Moroccan
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of our economic aid programs as a quid pro quo for base rights, and the
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