Located in northeast Africa, Egypt is the heart of Arabia world and plays an active role in Global Politics. Over the past half-century, Egypt has had many relationships with foreign nations. Under the Nasser rule, Egypt was politically and militarily allied with the Soviet Union. His independent and anti-imperialist policy earned him enthusiastic support from the Communist government of the USSR. However, Sadat turns his head away from communism, looking to the west. Since then, Egypt has had good relations with the United States, receiving around $2 billion annual economic and military assistance to preserve regional stability. In return, Egypt aided the west in their war against Iraq. Egypt is also known for his relations with Israel. The Arab-Israeli conflict has been a large problem in the world, but the 1979 peace treaty has ensured good relations between the two. In addition, Egypt has foreign relations through business. There oil sales have allowed Egypt to make its presence in the world and help them make alliances with other countries.
