THE IMPORTANCE OF EGYPT TO AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY IN THE MIDDLE EAST

Published: May 17, 2017, 3:30 p.m.

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When many Americans think of Egypt, they might think of mummies, pyramids, and the Nile River. And although Egypt has a rich cultural history, it\\u2019s also a really important player in international politics. Egypt is one of the U.S.\\u2019s most valued allies in the Middle East. With a new administration in the White House, there is a possibility that relationship could change.

Fordham Conversations Host Kacie Candela talks with Fordham University Alumni James Ketterer, dean at Bard College and expert on the Middle East, about why Egypt may be more important to U.S. foreign policy than you think.

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