Soviet Union polcies in the Middle East

SUMMARYMastering ThesisSoviet Union Policies in the Middle East (1945-1980)Turgay MURATFirat UniversityThe Institute of Social sciencesDivision of HistoryE lazığ-2006, page VI + 123The Middle East had been cradle of various civilization and several fightamong the states thanks to its geopolitical position. Also saw the challenge betweenUSA and Soviet Union in 1945-1980 periods.The foundation of Israel State in 1948 caused soviet help for the Arabian.Soviet Union got first step in Suez crisis for its purposes in Mediterranean and BasraG ulf. In this term thanks to N asır nationalism rising takin g support o f all com m unistparties the Soviet Union influenced Middle East.Although Soviet Union had helped Arabians with military equipments inArab-Israel war refrained from with ABD.Because of Afghanistan Invasion in 1980 Soviet?s influence d ecreased inMiddle East.Key words: Soviet Union, Middle East, Egypt, Arabians, Suez