Mubarak Resignation Throws Into Question U.S.-Egyptian Counterterrorism Work -- Washington Post
For decades, Egypt's government has been a critical partner for U.S. intelligence agencies, sharing information on extremist groups such as al-Qaeda and working hand in glove on counterterrorism operations. Now the future of that cooperation is in question.
With the ouster of President Hosni Mubarak, a staunch American ally, the contours of the U.S.-Egyptian relationship may well be redrawn. Analysts say a more democratic Egyptian government will have to be responsive to a public that may oppose such special and close ties with Washington.
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My Comment: With a majority of Egyptians expressing hostile views about the U.S. in every opinion poll .... I would assume that any future democratically elected government would also express this viewpoint. As a result, I doubt that they would share the same enthusiasm as the previous regime in conducting joint counter-terrorism work with the U.S.
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