106. Editorial Note
On March 28, President Eisenhower approved a new approach to certain Middle East policies put forth in a memorandum to the President by Secretary Dulles of that date. The approach provided for a reexamination and re-direction of current policies with the objective of reinforcing ties with friendly countries and modifying the policies of Egypt and Syria. It also included increased U.S. support for the Baghdad Pact, short of adherence to the Pact. Subsequent to March 28, the code name “Omega” was adopted within the Department of State for the handling of all documentation pertaining to the implementation of this special Middle East policy. For text of the March 28 memorandum and other documentation relating to this subject, see volume XV, pages 421 ff.