NSDD 101 United States Strategy towards Liberia

- 91015 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON UNCLAGSIFIED September 2, 1983 National Security Decision Directive 101 UNITED STATES STRATEGY TOWARDS LIBERIA +S) Liberia is important to the United States as the site of a variety of valuable US facilities, military access rights, and historical relationship has resulted in a domestic and private investment. Equally importantly, an unusual international perception of Liberia as a special US responsibility. The objectives of the US strategy toward Liberia are: To promote political and economic stability through the development -- of democratic institutions and free enterprise; -- To preserve our facilities and access rights; To avoid a major defeat or embarrassment for the -- United States through Liberian political or economic disintegration; -- To prevent the development of Libyan, Soviet and other hostile influence. 1st In order to achieve these objectives, the US will pursue the a comprehensive and coordinated strategy which includes following specific elements: Use US influence and resources to support and guide prospects the for success, help maintain stability, protect This Liberian -- political process in a way that will improve US its will include intensified dialogue with Head of State Doe and the interests, and be publicly and privately defensible. increased contact with all political actors to encourage development of a moderate and viable political coalition that can be legitimized through the planned democratic process. Provide adequate assistance to the Liberian transitional -- process through Project Democracy funding, donors the Human Rights Fund, USIA programs, appeals to foreign and private foundations, and ESF. Declassified/Released on 5-17-91 under provisions of E.O. 12356 OADR by S. Tilley, National Security Council