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ational Peace What Will a Sisi Presidency Bring for Egypt? Foreign Policy Shaped by Donors Michele Dunne NYT U.S. to Reassess Status of Talks on Middle East Michael R. Gordon and Mark Landler EFTA00705795 April 4, 2014 -- Rabat, Morocco — With Israel and the Palestinians falling into a familiar cycle

tation of both Egypt and Saudi Arabia, seeking and building new relations, particularly with China and Russia. This much was clear in Field Marshal Al-Sisi's visit to Moscow, and that of Crown Prince Salman Bin Abdul-Aziz to a number of East Asian countries, including China. The writer is executive di

White House had reservations about Mr. Kerry's approach, according to an aide in the room. "I see a lot of senior officials quoted about Kerry and Middle East peace," the aide quoted Mr. Obama as saying, "but I'm the most senior official, and I have nothing but admiration for how John has handled this."

tation of both Egypt and Saudi Arabia, seeking and building new relations, particularly with China and Russia. This much was clear in Field Marshal Al-Sisi's visit to Moscow, and that of Crown Prince Salman Bin Abdul-Aziz to a number of East Asian countries, including China. The writer is executive di

even friends who tell us that our lack of success in reaching an EFTA00683706 agreement with the Palestinians is the root of all the troubles in the Middle East — the original sin! - I say: this is not true! Even if I, in 2000 (or Rabin and Peres in 1994 or Olmert in 2008), were to have reached a peace tr

with the Palestinians — which would have been implemented a long time ago the "Muslim Brotherhood" would still have taken control over Egypt and Al-Sisi would still have taken it back a short time after. Syria would still have been • embroiled in a bitter civil war. And Iran — would still be str

was amassing arms from countries other than the United States, which led to the 1955 "Czech arms deal" -- the largest transfer of weaponry to any Middle Eastern country at that time and signaled Nasser's drift into the Soviet orbit. Following Nasser's death, Anwar Sadat's consolidation of power and geo-str

eaders also connived in the shakeup. In spite of the announcement, SCAF remains an institution with considerable authority over military matters. Al-Sisi is well known to American military and political officials, and has had numerous dealings with Israeli authorities E FTA_R1_00298256 EFTA01883837

the presidency, the future of Egypt looks murky at best. While his victory is highly likely, the question remains down which path will he take Egypt? Al-Sisi's support for the anti-Morsi protesters may indicate support for the democratization of Egypt and the will of the people. On the other hand, his bid lo

OVERSIGHT_031572 --- PAGE BREAK --- Saudi and Iran, powerhouses of Sunni and Shiite Islam respectively, presently support opposing sides in many of the Middle East's major confrontations, and are often seen as having radically divergent and competing visions for the future of the region. Which is why, in Lebanon -