The Soviet Union and Egypt, 1945–1955

Rami Ginat

Part 1. Doctrine vis-à-vis Realpolitik 1. Soviet Doctrine Concerning the Arab World 2. The Egyptian Communist Movement and its Role in the Internal Political Arena up to 1955 3. The Relationship Between Communism and Islam Part 2. The Beginning of the Soviet Involvement in Egyptian Affairs: The Dynamics of Penetration, 1947–55 4. The USSR’s First Steps in the Egyptian and Middle Eastern Arena 5. The Soviet Response to Western Attempts to Form a Middle East Defence Organization, 1947–52 6. Soviet–Egyptian Relations Under Nasir, 1952–55 7. Egyptian Arms Deals with the Soviet Bloc and their Implications 8. Soviet–Egyptian Economic Relations under the Military Regime, 1952–55