Nasser's Bold Moves
Egypt declared a republic in 1953 under Nasser, who aimed to modernize the nation through ambitious projects like a dam on the Nile. When funding from the US and UK fell through, he nationalized the Suez Canal, igniting tensions with Britain and France. Despite initial international support, Nasser underestimated the resolve of Western powers to regain control over the canal.In this clip
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The 1956 Suez Crisis
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