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Egypt: Background and U.S. Relations.

Authors :
Sharp, Jeremy M.
Source :
Congressional Research Service: Report; 5/27/2020, preceding p1-31, 34p
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

The article focuses on the relations of the U.S. with Egypt. It mentions Israeli and Egyptian governments have increased their cooperation against Islamist militants and instability in the Sinai Peninsula and Gaza Strip. It also mentions U.S. funds for Egypt come from the Foreign Military Financing (FMF) account and provide grant aid with which Egypt purchases and maintains U.S.-origin military equipment and stability of the Egyptian government led by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al Sisi.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
07317069
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Congressional Research Service: Report
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
144276439