STATE OF THE WORLD REPORT IN U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP80M00165A002400150010-2
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• Original Classification: K
• Document Page Count: 4
• Document Creation Date: December 15, 2016
• Document Release Date: February 6, 2004
• Sequence Number: 10
• Publication Date: August 19, 1977
• Content Type: MF

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19 August 197
MEMORANDUM FOR: Deputy to the DCI for National Intelligence
Deputy Director for Intelligence
FROM: Herbert E. Hetu
Assistant to the Director -
(Public Affairs)
SUBJECT: State of the World Report in U.S. News & World Report
1. Background: Mr. Joseph Fromm, Deputy Editor of U.S. News & World
Report,-proposed in a letter to me dated 8 August (copy attached), a
"recorded discussion between a group of CIA specialists and several Editors
of U.S. News & World Report with a view to publishing a report on major
world problems as analyzed by Agency experts. The report would be drawn
from a transcript of the discussion. The theme would be on the line:
How CIA experts size up key world issues." I have discussed the proposal
with the DCI and obtained his approval to proceed under the following
conditions: (a) that none of the CIA participants be identified by name
in the article, and (b) that-we have the right to review the transcript
for security-and accuracy (to catch any inadvertent slips). U.S. News
has agreed. with these terms. Based on the DCI's approval, Mr. From has
now provided me with a more-detailed outline=of what he has in mind
(his letter of 16 August is attached).
2. It would appear that to best provide the expertise required
we would want a mix of people from the NIO and the DDI. I would be
grateful if we could schedule a meeting with you or your designated project
officers at an early date to discuss the composition of the panel, the
preferred format, date time and location. I will call your office to
arrange such a meeting.
3. I have advised Mr. From that due to time constraints, CIA
leave schedules, etc.,_ the recorded symposium cannot be scheduled before
he departs for Europe on 3 September. He is agreeable to scheduling it
after he returns in late Septemb October.
Herbert E. Hetu
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WASHINGTON
U.S.NEWS BUILDING ? 2300 N STREET. NORTHWEST ? WASHINGTON, D.C. 20037
August 8, 1977
Mr. Herber 'E. Hetu
Assistant for Public Affairs
Central Intelligence Agency
Washington, D.C. 20505
I would like to pursue the project we have discussed on the phone several
times in the past several weeks--recorded discussion between a group of CIA
specialists and several Editors of U.S. News & World Report with a view to
publishing a report on major world problems as analyzed by Agency experts.
The report would be drawn from a transcript of the discussion. The theme
would be on the line: How CIA experts size up key world issues.
A year ago we conducted a-similar discussion, in which we tried to take a
look ahead at world prospects through this century. We attributed that to
government experts.. But, in light of the liberalized policies. initiated by
Admiral Turner,- what we are-proposing now is that we should attribute the analysis
to CIA experts--not necessarily by name but by the area of specialization.
I think that this is very much in line with Admiral Turner's desire to give
the taxpayers-directly something for their intelligence dollar. We would be
providing a large audience with authoritative insights by your experts into
world problems-that should be of.-concern to all--Americans. If you can get agree-
ment in principle to proceed- with this project, we can discuss detailed arrangements
As for timing,; the-sooner the better--and hopefully before I leave on
September 2 for a three-week trip to Europe.
With kindest personal regards, I am
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WASHINGTON
Mr. Herbert E. Hetu
Assistant for Public Affairs
Central Intelligence Agency
Washington,D.C. 20505
August 16, 1977
We're delighted that. you-were able-to arrange for our recorded symposium
with CIA specialists for use in the magazine in the form of an assessment by
Agency experts of world issues facing this country.
I hope very much that we can arrange the session next week as I would
like to handle the final processimg of the material before I leave for a
three-week trip to Europe on September 3. We will get the final version of the
report, as we propose to publish it, back to you to insure against errors.
Following broadly are the areas that we would like to cover:
A. Russia
1. U.S.-Soviet relations generally and, in particular, the strategic
balance.
2. Soviet defense--European and global implications
3. Internal Soviet-political and economic situation, including succession
prospects.
B. China
1. Foreign policy with special emphasis on relations with the U.S. and
Soviet Union.
2. Economic and-political prospects
C. Europe
1. Assessment of stability of NATO Europe in light of current economic,
social and political trends with special reference to implications of Communist
role in France,yltaly, perhaps Spain.
2. Future stability of Eastern Europe--implications of the rise of Euro-
Communism, dissent, economic strains particularly in light of the oil squeeze,
uncertainties stemming from Tito's demise.
D. Mideast
1. Assessment of peace and war prospects from the standpoint of Israel
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2. Prospects for moderate regimes in Egypt, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Iran.
3. Future oil picture and possibilities of "oil weapon" being wielded
by Arabs
E. Africa
l.a'Prospects for racial conflict in southern Africa with special emphasis
On implications for U.S.-Soviet rivalry
2. Wider assessment of Soviet penetration- of Africa--how extensive, how
solid with what implications for U.S. and its allies
F. Third world
1. U.S. relations with developing countries with special emphesi.s.on dangers
real or:illusory--in their demand for a New International Economic Order, threat
of OPEC-type cartels, impact of population growth, resource scarcity and political-
social handicaps.
2. Role of third-=world in global balance of power .
G. Economy
1. Many of the foregoing questions impinge directly on economic Issues
but we will want to deal more specifically with the implications of energy
scarcities and other economic problems on international relationships. and the
possibilities of conflict.
If you-have any ideas-of areas or subjects that you feel would be worth
including in. this scenario or if you have any questions on the foregoing let's
discuss it on the phone today or Wednesday.- -
We propose to limit our team to three or at most four editors. Marvin Stone
hopes that. he will be able to participate if the timing makes it possible.
I look-forward to hearing from you.a bout arrangements for this project which,
I think, will really break new ground in utilizing the unclassifiedexper^tise of
the CIA. to help a wide-American. audience gain a better understanding of the -
critical international issues facing this country. -
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