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Egyptian tanks take part in joint military exercises at a base near the Mediterranean coast, located northwest of the capital of Cairo, on Nov. 15, 2018. 

While the United States is unlikely to terminate its substantial arms sales and aid to Egypt, their relationship will come under strain.

As Biden Takes Office, the U.S.-Egyptian Bond Comes Into Question

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The U.S.-Egypt accord, one of the cornerstone bilateral relationships shaping stability in the Middle East and North Africa, will come under pressure as the Biden administration enters the White House promising greater scrutiny of Egyptian actions and as Egypt prioritizes regional stability in areas of less U.S. interest.

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As Biden Takes Office, the U.S.-Egyptian Bond Comes Into Question

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