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TOP SECRET
REPORT BY THE NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
on
THE POSITION OF THE UNITED STATES WITH
RESPECT TO COMMUNISM IN ITALY
THE PROBLEM
1. To assess and appraise the position of the United
States with respect to the communist threat to Italy.
ANALYSIS
2. The objective of the United States with respect to the
communist threat in Italy is to prevent in that key country con-
ditions unfavorable to our national security. It is approved
governmental policy that "communism is inherently opposed to the
fundamental principles underlying our form of government and any
communist regime is therefore inimical to the United States"
The integrity and security of Italy are inseparable from the secu-
rity of the North Atlantic area, as recognized by Italy's partici- -
pation in the North Atlantic Treaty. It is also approved govern-
mental policy that:
"The security of the Eastern Mediterranean and of the Middle
East is vital to the security of the United States
The
security of the whole Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East
would be jeopardized if the Soviet Union should succeed in
its efforts to obtain control of any one of the following
countries: Italy, Greece, Turkey or Iran. In view of the
foregoing, it should be the policy of the United States, in
accordance with the principles, and in the spirit of the
Charter of the United Nations, to support the security of
the Eastern Mediterranean and the Middle East. As a cor-
ollary of this policy the United States should assist in
maintaining the territorial integrity and political independ- -
ence of Italy, Greece, Turkey, and Iran. In carrying out
this policy the United States should be prepared to make
full use of its political, economic, and if necessary,
military power in such manner as may be found most effective."
3. Italy's position in the Mediterranean dominates the lines
of communication to the Near East and flanks the Balkan countries.
A major power operating from bases in Italy could dominate the
Western Mediterranean and could apply substantial military power
against the Balkans and Western Europe.
THING ARCHIVES RECORDA to
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