The political situation in Egypt remains uncertain, with the still-in-question loyalty of the Egyptian army all that will determine whether or not President Hosni Mubarak survives as the country’s leader. However, even if Mubarak manages to hold onto power, change is increasingly likely, and Egypt’s potential political transformation over the upcoming months could have a large impact not only on the Egyptian military itself, but also on the military balance in the region. For the first time since the 1970s, Israeli military planners may have to take Egyptian military potential seriously, while other states in the region will also take […]
Over the Horizon: Regime Change and the Egyptian Military
