Egypt and the Gaza – Hamas War

Why Egypt probably turned a blind eye to increased weapons smuggling to Gaza, and how this war may benefit its economy.

American Incompetence

Egypt’s relationship with the United States started fraying in the days of President George W Bush and President Hosni Mubarak. The US, for ideological reasons and in response to the attacks of 11 September 2001, wanted Egypt to become more democratic. So, Egypt permitted fairer than usual elections in 2005. Those elections those de…