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But what rights do we have though? Is the canal considered international waters? Who "owns" the rights to the Suez canal? I don't know, but I think that will be key in how we/the world respond to any threats or infringements of trade routes through the canal.
I remember back in the late 50s, Nassar shut down the Suez Canal. I believe it belongs lock stock and barrel to Egypt. But it's importance is critical to world trade. That's where the UN can step in. Once again the wild card is the egyptian army. Also, don't rule out Israel occupying the Sinai Desert region as a buffer zone using this crisis as an excuse.
Although the Muslim Brotherhood is banned in Egypt, many in the armed forces are members of the Muslim Brotherhood. The vast majority of the Egyptian population is Islamic.
As I said, I do not think this will turn out for the best when it comes to the people of Egypt, but it their right to make their own choice. I will hope for the best and expect the worst.
Casper
Should our government partner with the "Good Dictator" who has been very helpful for the US in dealing with the Arab "Problems" in the middle east...
Or should partner with the people who only want a better life but have no clue who will replace him? Also possibly betraying the best ally we had in the Arab world.
Or should the US do nothing? For now.
Which one should the US government back?
The United States should support the freedom of all people of the world, until they outright oppose our freedoms.
If we weren't messing around in the middle east by picking this leader or that, then the people that are there would probably worry about people that were much closer to their area, than a country on the other side of the world.
I remember back in the late 50s, Nassar shut down the Suez Canal. I believe it belongs lock stock and barrel to Egypt. But it's importance is critical to world trade. That's where the UN can step in. Once again the wild card is the egyptian army. Also, don't rule out Israel occupying the Sinai Desert region as a buffer zone using this crisis as an excuse.
Nasser nationalized the Suez canal. That led to military intervention by Britain, France and Israel. Eisenhower supported Nasser and effectively forced the British and French to withdraw.
Should our government partner with the "Good Dictator" who has been very helpful for the US in dealing with the Arab "Problems" in the middle east...
Or should partner with the people who only want a better life but have no clue who will replace him? Also possibly betraying the best ally we had in the Arab world.
Or should the US do nothing? For now.
Which one should the US government back?
Do nothing, I've been to Egypt and it's a garbage dump as far as I'm concerned.
Tread very carefully and lightly until the situation starts to sort itself out. Continue to call for nonviolence. Encourage a secular government that will be more responsive to the popular will.
The United States should support the freedom of all people of the world, until they outright oppose our freedoms.
If we weren't messing around in the middle east by picking this leader or that, then the people that are there would probably worry about people that were much closer to their area, than a country on the other side of the world.
Support Israel when war is declared on them.
Personally, I don’t think Israel should continue to get special treatment. Any support should require evidence, that we don’t end up supporting the aggressor. As it is, Israel is defending Hosni Mubarak, and asking the governments (including the USA) to not speak against him. In other words, it is expecting the USA to respect “its needs”, regardless of the feelings that an entire nation (Egypt) has of their “friend”.
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