FRONT LINE STATES

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• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP90B01013R000400320003-6
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 7
• Document Creation Date: December 27, 2016
• Document Release Date: November 2, 2012
• Sequence Number: 3
• Publication Date: May 18, 1987
• Content Type: MEMO

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MEMORANDUM FOR
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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)
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NATIONAL SECURITY STUDY
DIRECTIVE NO. 9-87
SYSTEM II
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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?
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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
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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
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--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?,, ...