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Egyptian Fallout From Israeli Action in Gaza
Nov 14, 2012 | 20:43 GMT
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Summary
Israeli military action will have significant consequences for Egypt. Cairo traditionally has been the primary regional power, and its peace treaty with Israel has been central to Israel's national defense strategy. However, the Arab Spring and subsequent rise to power of the Islamists in Cairo has upended Egypt's internal political calculation. Conflict in Gaza puts the Muslim Brotherhood in a very awkward position. What happens next depends upon how Israel decides to proceed in Gaza.
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