Egypt: Rays of Light Midst. A Multitude of Problems

Abstract

Egypt, land of the Pharaohs, is a vibrant country who has been an ally of the US for several years. Through the Suez Canal it controls shipping access to Middle East oil fields. It is also the first Arab country to make a separate peace with Israel. As such, Egypt is a valuable partner in the peace process. However, Egypt has several problems. Most are not insurmountable. Some require commitment and dedication. First, Egypt's population is growing rapidly. The country cannot keep urban dwellers housed and fed. Next, although the Arab- Israeli conflict is currently peaceful, Egypt's extremists may threaten internal stability. Water is an increasingly important concern. Egypt cannot survive without Nile water, yet other countries control Nile headwaters.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 19, 1993
Accession Number
ADA283161

Entities

People

  • Donna M. Taylor

Organizations

  • Air War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Agreements
  • Air Force
  • Employment
  • Geography
  • Governments
  • Investments
  • Market Economy
  • Middle East
  • Money
  • New York
  • Personnel Management
  • Schools
  • Security
  • Terrorists
  • United States
  • Urban Areas
  • War Colleges

Readers

  • East Asian Political and Security Studies within the Soviet Union
  • Educational Psychology