Bach Under The Stars

Friday, 25 March 2011

American influence in Egypt

  • to date USA spent millions dollars for de-concentration of power and democratization, it resulted in nothing,

  • Americans put lot of effort to gain popularity in Egypt (especially former president Carter), it is ineffective,

  • Egypt is becoming first Arab country signing peace with Israel,

Conclusions:

  • any pressure putted on democratization or transparency will be seen as an insult,

  • Egyptians see themselves as rising international power, who resents US and don't need foreign aid,

  • US doesn't have any control over Egypt and wont have any leverage to force Egypt to do anything against its will,

  • Egypt will not slide into chaos, even after change of regime,

Prescription:

Sending aid to transform the country without conditionalities, expect benefits from growing economic relation and no sympathy from Egyptians.

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