How New is Egypt’s “New” Foreign Policy?
Egypt's new leaders have signaled a shift in foreign policy by reaching out to former adversaries, including Iran and Hamas. But Saudi interests will continue to weigh heavily on Egyptian foreign policy, which means, above all, preservation of the status quo.
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CAIRO – In the months since Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak’s resignation, his successors have signaled a shift in foreign policy by reaching out to former adversaries. Egypt’s government has welcomed Iranian diplomats and embraced the Palestinian group Hamas. Many interpret such moves as clear evidence of Egypt’s desire for a diplomacy that is not subordinate to American interests.