The Middle East--U.N. Disaster

Duration: 30

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Description: Discusses the Middle East outbreak during the fall of 1958. Questions whether the situation in nationalistic, Communist-dominated, or fanatical in nature. Analyzes the historical picture of nationalism, the landing of U.S. troops in Lebanon, the use of force in the Middle East, implications of Egypt's behavior toward Russia, and constructive action to alleviate tension in the Middle East. Participants include Dr. Henry A. Kissinger, Dr. George Kirk, Albert J. Meyer, Jr., and Dr. Hans Kohn. (WGBH-TV) Kinescope.