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J. 333305-M O N O-State
Galley
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UNCORRECTED GALLEY PROOF
and prosperity. Politically, while this Government probably would
not oppose predominant Soviet influence in the area, neither would it
wish American influence to be completely nullified.
2. All of the nations require assistance in improving present primi-
tive agricultural methods. All will probably require reconstruction
of their railways, replacement of rolling stock, and rehabilitation of
road-bed and bridges. Whether Poland will require extensive
industrial reconstruction will depend on the future course of the war
and whether the Germans "scorch" the area.
3. The United States will share in such reconstruction by Export-
Import Bank credits, by technical aid especially to agriculture, and
by participation in loans by the proposed International Bank.
4. The Soviet attitude towards United States participation in this
area is uncertain. She may feel so strong that American financial aid
will not be unwelcome, although she would probably prefer to act as
the intermediary or to see the loans made by the International Bank.
RECONSTRUCTION OF POLAND AND THE BALKANS: AMERICAN INTERESTS
AND SOVIET ATTITUDE
1. Interests of the United States
Economic
a. Interest in the early return of trade to a multilateral basis under
the freest possible conditions. The pattern of Europe's future com-
mercial policy will be strongly influenced, if not largely determined, by
policies and procedures established during the period of reconstruction.
Whether postwar conditions lead back to bilateralism, restriction
and autarchy, or are resolved in a manner which will permit the
progressive growth and liberalization of trade and investment will
depend in no small measure on the ability of the wartorn countries to
obtain outside (i. e., mostly American) help in reconstruction.
b. Interest in general European economic stability. This stability
depends on the maintenance of sound economic conditions and reason-
able prosperity in all parts of the Continent.
Political
It now seems clear that the Soviet Union will exert predomi-
nant political influence over the areas in question. While this Govern-
ment probably would not want to oppose itself to such a political
configuration, neither would it desire to see American influence in
this part of the world completely nullified.
In the situation which is likely to prevail in Poland and the Balkan
states after the war, the United States can hope to make its influence
felt only if some degree of equal opportunity in trade, investment,
and access to sources of information is preserved. American aid
in
the reconstruction of these areas would not only gain the good-will
of the populations involved, but would also help bring about condi-
tions which would permit the adoption of relatively liberal policies of
this nature.
2. Types of Reconstruction Needs
The reconstruction needs of the areas under reference will, of course,
vary from country to country. Poland is the only country that may
require extensive industrial reconstruction. This will depend almost
entirely on the future course of the war over Polish territory. If the
extensive industrial installations in the west remain intact, Poland
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