208. Telegram From the Department of State to the President’s Special Assistant (Richards), at Karachi1
2492. Karachi’s 2628.2 Department inclined agree general analysis set forth reftel. Leaders in countries you have visited however strongly hope for firm alignment those supporting Doctrine and for isolation Egypt and Syria. They may tend be overly optimistic about trend toward isolation or results such isolation although presence Mission in area has undoubtedly had some effect on situation Jordan and Syria. We believe obvious effort isolate Syria and Egypt through your Mission might have contrary results in Arab world, including Saudi Arabia where King has taken positive steps on our behalf. Present atmosphere Egypt, Syria and Jordan does not encourage us suggest you visit these countries, but we believe it too early exclude possibility. We continue watch events closely with role your mission in mind and will be particularly interested your recommendations following visits Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Yemen.