THIS DOCUMENT IS THE PROPERTY OF HIS BRITANNIC MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT The circulation of this paper has been strictly limited. It is issued for the personal use of Copy No.78 TOP SECRET. J.I.C. (46) 38 (0) (Final) (Revise). Limited Circulation. 6th June, 1946. CHIEFS OF STAFF COMMITTEE. Joint Intelligence Sub-Committee. RUSSIA'S STRATEGIC INTERESTS AND INTENTIONS IN THE MIDDLE EAST. REPORT BY THE JOINT INTELLIGENCE SUB-COMMITTEE. UPON the basis of our Report* on Russia's strategic interests and intentions dated the 22nd February, 1946, and taking into account subsequent intelligence, we have prepared a detailed review of Soviet intentions in the area lying beyond the southern frontier of the U.S.S.R.