Description
Book SynopsisThe recent revolution in Egypt has shaken the Arab world to its roots. The most populous Arab country and the historical center of Arab intellectual life, Egypt is a linchpin of the US''s Middle East strategy, receiving more aid than any nation except Israel. This is not the first time that the world and has turned its gaze to Egypt, however. A half century ago, Egypt under Nasser became the putative leader of the Arab world and a beacon for all developing nations. Yet in the decades prior to the 2011 revolution, it was ruled over by a sclerotic regime plagued by nepotism and corruption. During that time, its economy declined into near shambles, a severely overpopulated Cairo fell into disrepair, and it produced scores of violent Islamic extremists such as Ayman al-Zawahiri and Mohammed Atta. In The Struggle for Egypt, Steven Cook--a Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations--explains how this parlous state of affairs came to be, why the revolution occurred, and where Egypt mi
Trade ReviewWritten with a lot of understanding of the Egyptian people and their emotions, Steven Cook brings the readers up to date with contemporary Egypt, an ancient civilization that could play an important role in the Arab World. * Dr R. Balashankar, Organiser *
Table of ContentsTable of Contents ; Acknowledgements ; Maps ; Introduction: Hassan ; Chapter I: Egypt for the Egyptians ; Chapter II: The Rise of the Officers ; Chapter III: Setback and Revolt ; Chapter IV: Hero of the Crossing ; Chapter V: A Tale of Two Egypts ; Chapter VI: Radar Contact Lost ; Chapter VII: Zamalek Lobbies ; Bibliography
