This file contains correspondence relating to UK policy and unconventional diplomacy in the Middle East. It includes biographical notes on the British officials in each Middle Eastern country as well as a Planning Paper on the subject of Unconventional Diplomacy.
This file contains correspondence relating to the withdrawal of British forces from the Gulf, particularly the situation with the battalion in Sharjah, and the future of the British position in the Gulf.
This file concerns reactions to the occupation by Iran of Abu Musa and the Tunb Islands.
This file relates to Iran's claim to the Tunb Islands, disputed with Ras Al Khaimah, and to Abu Musa, disputed with Sharjah, in the Strait of Hormuz.
This file concerns debates around a political settlement for the Abu Musa and Tunb Islands, which are controlled by Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah respectively but claimed by Iran.
This file concerns HMG’s attempts to reach a political and defence settlement for the Gulf after the British military withdrawal from the region which is planned for 1971, in particular debates around prolonging the British presence.
This file relates to British policy in the Gulf, in particular the plans for the British military withdrawal from the region.
This file relates to British policy in the Gulf, and in particular the plans for withdrawal of the British military presence there.
This file concerns the visit to the Gulf of the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs' Personal Representative for the coordination of policy towards the Gulf Sir W H T Luce.
This file relates to Iraqi activity in the Gulf.
This file is part 'L' in a sequence relating to the Union of Arab Emirates and an agreement in principle to establish the United Arab Emirate (UAE) reached by six Rulers.
