Soviet Union and Egypt, 19451955

The Soviet Union and Egypt, first published in 1993, sheds new light on Soviet policy towards the Middle East after 1945. It seeks to uncover and analyse the events leading to the eventual domination of Egypt and other Arab countries by the Soviet Union.

List of contents

Part 1. Doctrine vis-à-vis Realpolitik 1. Soviet Doctrine Concerning the Arab World 2. The Egyptian Communist Movement and its Role in the Internal Political Arena up to 1955 3. The Relationship Between Communism and Islam Part 2. The Beginning of the Soviet Involvement in Egyptian Affairs: The Dynamics of Penetration, 1947–55 4. The USSR’s First Steps in the Egyptian and Middle Eastern Arena 5. The Soviet Response to Western Attempts to Form a Middle East Defence Organization, 1947–52 6. Soviet–Egyptian Relations Under Nasir, 1952–55 7. Egyptian Arms Deals with the Soviet Bloc and their Implications 8. Soviet–Egyptian Economic Relations under the Military Regime, 1952–55

About the author

Rami Ginat

Summary

The Soviet Union and Egypt, first published in 1993, sheds new light on Soviet policy towards the Middle East after 1945. It seeks to uncover and analyse the events leading to the eventual domination of Egypt and other Arab countries by the Soviet Union.

Product details

• Authors: Rami Ginat, Ginat Rami
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 28.12.2022
• EAN: 9781032372990
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3237299-0
• No. of pages: 268
• Series: Routledge Library Editions: Soviet Foreign Policy
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; Postwar 20th century history, from c 1945 to c 2000, European History, HISTORY / Europe / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / International Relations / General, Egypt, HISTORY / Africa / North, POLITICAL SCIENCE / World / African, International Relations, Later 20th century c 1950 to c 1999, c 1950 to c 1959, African History, Former Soviet Union, USSR (Europe), USSR, Soviet Union, C 1945 To C 1960, POLITICAL SCIENCE / World / Russian & Soviet, HISTORY / Russia / Soviet Era