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A Better Way to Tie Egypt Aid to Democracy

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Egypt’s political future remains uncertain as the country risks repeatedly trading one strongman for another. Consecutive governments have consolidated power, restricted freedom of expression, cracked down on political rivals and critics, and ignored urgently needed economic reforms. The United States has long-term interests in Egypt’s security, stability, and prosperity. To help advance those interests, U.S. policymakers and lawmakers should adopt an Egypt policy that incentivizes Cairo to implement economic reforms and create government institutions that promote individual rights, freedom of expression, and regional security.

For decades, Cairo has received billions in military and civil foreign assistance from Washington, which designated Egypt a non-NATO ally in 1989. During this time, Egypt has cooperated with the United States and its regional allies to help counter terrorist and militant groups in the Sinai Peninsula and preserve peace and stability in the Middle East. Critically, foreign assistance has helped create the conditions for a sustainable peace between Egypt and Israel without the need for a major U.S. peacekeeping force. Instead, only 1600 personnel—from thirteen nations, including the United States—are based in the Sinai to ensure the 1979 peace agreement is upheld.

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