FRONT LINE STATES

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CIA-RDP90B01013R000400320003-6
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December 27, 2016
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November 2, 2012
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May 18, 1987
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MEMO
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Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/11/02 CIA-RDP90BO1013R000400320003-6 WK I AKIA'I' ROUTI SLIP STAT ACTION INFO DATE INITIAL 1 /DCI X 2 DDCI 3 EXDIR 4 D/ICS. 5 DDI X 6 DDA 7 DDO X 8 DDS&T 9 Chm/NIC X 10 GC 11 IG 12 Compt,: 13 D/OCA 14 D/PAO 15 D/PERS 16 D/Ex Staff 17 i1IO/AF x 18 D/ALA/DI X 19 C/AF/D0 X 20 NIO / ECON X 21 22 20 rayru1 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/11/02 : CIA-RDP90BO1013R000400320003-6 25X1 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/11/02 : CIA-RDP90B01013R000400320003-6 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/11/02 : CIA-RDP90B01013R000400320003-6 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/11/02 : CIA-RDP90B01013R000400320003-6 .01X e. .n. . I [AL`GUUYE'I~ MEMORANDUM FOR 198 7 THE VICE PRESIDENT THE SECRETARY OF STATE THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE THE DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE CHAIRMAN, JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF ADMINISTRATOR, AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT SUBJECT: Front Line Staies (C) The President has approved tI a tad dfNational Security Study Directive on U.S. Policy Towad .e Frc~t Line States. A copy is forwarded for your informatiot and do (S) S T Declassify on: OADR Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/11/02 : CIA-RDP90B01013R000400320003-6 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/11/02 : CIA-RDP90B01013R000400320003-6 SECRET NATIONAL SECURITY STUDY DIRECTIVE NO. 9-87 SYSTEM II 90462 +Iay 8 , 19 8 7 Southern Afica,;= U.S. Policy Toward the F oit Line States (C) This directive establishes the terms reference for an interagency review, under the 1ede`ship of the Department of State, of U.S.. policy toward Southern African states other than South Africa and Angola, which are covered in previous NSDDs (NSDD 273 and NSDD 274, respectively). The conclusions and policy recommendations of this-review will be forwarded to me by May 30, 1987. As with the aforementioned documents, this review will be based on NSDD 272, U.S. Objectives in Southern Africa. (S) The interagency group on Soute"hafL a should determine what specific policies are necessary to achieve U.S. objectives in the following areas: Political Relations What U.S. policies are most .o1y to promote political. moderation and stability in the blallik -r d states of Southern Africa? How can the U.S. encourage thes states to play a constructive role in the seaah~fors ngotiated political solution in South Africa7 /4{ow xh the, S. encourage a reduction of cross border violence anti politicalpolarization in Southern Africa? How can we build support fc 'U. S positions on international political question"min Southern Africa, while reducing the tendency of states in the region to identify themselves with Soviet or other anti-U.S. positions on international questions? (S) Economic Relations What role can/should the U.S ~pflar promoting regional stability, economic integrate ,Nanc ritelopment? What is the proper mixture between effort to promote regional economic development and efforts to p tlmo l' tical stability through economic assistance in Southern .ca? Should U.S. policies in support of transport, intra k;egional`t ade, and economic policy reform in the region be sust`Ae4? Shod they be made more selective with regard to specific t 0, f unt es and contingencies? (S ) F ,;:: SECRET Declassify on: OADR Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/11/02 : CIA-RDP90B01013R000400320003-6 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/11/02 : CIA-RDP90B01013R000400320003-6 w Security Relations What steps should the U.S. take to prombe effective Western competition with the Soviet Un~ri regional security relationships? Given the historic rol of specific Western nations in certain Southernfrican nations (e.g., the British in Zimbabwe), how should the U.S elate to allied security efforts in the region? (S) Western Partnership Given the limited resources available for use in Southern Africa, should the U.S. work to persuade our Western allies and friends to join with us in a partnership to promote peaceful change and preempt Soviet maneuvering? _Hoy Best can the U.S. help promote effective burden-sharing onh1ion,verall Western regional interests in Southern Africa (S) Special Concerns The rate an- Moderate American friends in Southern Africa--Botswana, Malawi, Zaire, Zambia, and Swaziland have rme nder increasing pressure as regional tensions have rise'' t the s dy should specifically assess how U.S. policy can supthe governments and assist them in achieving the regional objec~ res that we share with them. The study should alsotrt?`' the major current threats to the stability of these governments and recommend U.S. policies to help them deal with these threats. The internal problems faced by the leadership in Zambia, and Malawi's sensitive relations with its neighbors, should be included in this assessment. (S) Mozambique In 1985, I invited President "'Ss Th ra M hel to make an official visit to the United States, ihuss~cnalling a desire for normal relations with Mozambique ana a t Fief that his government wanted to move toward genuine non aigr~ President Chissano has stated his intention to continue his edecessor s policies, and has taken important steps inktta~ fired-ion, especially in the economic area. On the other=viand, .x~te.igence assessments, including SNIE 72.3-85, make it cle tt RENAMO continues to be a significant military force and acta to be considered in any analysis of Mozambique's ablty tdis nce itself from the Soviets. It is less clear whattENAMO2 political platform is, although it associates its with "6' f ern democratic values and v a free market system.;,;, SECRET RET Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/11/02 : CIA-RDP90B01013R000400320003-6 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/11/02 : CIA-RDP90B01013R000400320003-6 SECRET SECRET --Based on six months of"experi.encewith the Chissano regime, what policy course do we expect the Mozambican regime to ptarsue his a vis the Soviets, 'the West, its neighbors, a.ad 'the0 nsurgency? --In view of the most r sent intelligence community assessment of the regosects (SNIE 72.3-85), is it both feasible and desirable for the United States Government to increase cooperation with the Mozambican Government in an effort to bring it closer to the West? --What should be our political stance toward RENANO? How do we best define that movement? --If Chissano is seriou : :;.a ..'' 6 nomic reforms, reducing links to the Soviet Union, and cooperation with institutions such, as .:._rld Bank and IMF, should the United States rnment seek the removal of current statutory 11.11mitati~, on aid to Mozambique?,, ...