As the United States Presidential Primaries begin to take shape, it is important to consider the possible implications that the results could have on Egypt and the Middle East. Both of the major political parties in the United States— the Democrats and the Republicans— are each voting to select their respective candidates to run in the general election in November. It has now come down to two candidates on the Democratic side and three on the Republican side. The winner in November will determine the US policy in the Middle East for the next four years, at the very least. For Egyptians, Hillary Clinton is widely considered to be the worst-case scenario with regards to the future of US-Egyptian relations. But is that belief justified? Even though there is very little we as Egyptians can do to affect the narrative on the US political scene, it is critical to know the varying plans that these candidates have in store for our region. Hillary Clinton (Democratic Candidate) The first and perhaps most famous candidate of the bunch is Hillary Clinton. The former Secretary of State (equivalent of Foreign Minister in Egypt)…
What the US Presidential Election Means for Egypt and the Middle East
March 22, 2016
