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FCO 8/1659

Political relations between Kuwait and Iraq, 1971 Jan 01-1971 Dec 31

This file relates to relations between Kuwait and Iraq.
FO 1016/719

Public and press opinion on Iraq-Kuwait crisis, 1961

This file relates to the claims of ownership over Kuwait made by the Iraqi Prime Minister Abdul Karim Qasim, his subsequent plans to invade and reaction in Kuwait to these developments.
FO 1016/716

Redefinition of Anglo-Kuwaiti relations, 1961

This file relates to the negotiations for the redefinition of relations between HMG and Kuwait.
FO 371/168764

Arab League security force in Kuwait, 1963

This file relates to the Arab League Security Force (ALSF) in Kuwait, which was stationed as a deterrent against Iraq.
FO 371/162793

UK policy in Persian Gulf, 1962

This file relates to a review of British policy in the Gulf (politically, economically, and militarily) after the 1961 crisis in Kuwait. It includes the views of multiple Whitehall departments and the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf W H T Luce. It contains correspondence relating to: objectives; alternative options; and costs of British policy. It includes proposals and comments on: averting criticism from HMG and from the protected Rulers; strengthening international support for Kuwait; and seeking support from allies.
FO 371/148951

UN discussion on political situation in Oman, 1960

This file relates to the inscription of an item on agenda of the UN by the Arab League concerning Oman.
FO 371/168747

Political relations: Media reports on relations with Iraq, 1963

This file contains correspondence relating to: Press reports that Iraq and Kuwait are negotiating secretly to settle their differences (1) Abd Al Karim Qasim's statement that Kuwait will be liberated (2) Extracts from the BBC Summary of World Broadcasts relating to Kuwait and the 1963 Iraqi revolution (3) Newspaper cuttings from the Guardian regarding Iraq's claim to Kuwait (4)