The Suez Canal: Lifeline between East and West

The Suez Canal is one of the world's great shipping routes, greatly reducing the distances that have to be travelled to transport goods, people and military forces from one part of the globe to another. Its huge strategic importance has led to great power rivalry and war during its 125 year history. We look at the importance of the canal to Egypt and the world.

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