John Foster Dulles and the Suez Crisis 1956

Abstract

July 1956 ,Wincsscd the cmerhencc of a Political crisis Known as the Suez Crisis which quickly turned into a military confrontation in late October 1956 between Egypt and Israel from one side while on the other side between Britain and France. The American administration viaits State secretary (John Foster Dulles ) played an important role in the crisis in proportion to its interests, The research entitled (John Foster Dulles and the Suez Crisis1956 ) deals with the important role of Dulles in shaping the US foreign policy towards the Arab region.The Suez crisis represented a real test for Dulles s ability of balancing between the American benefits in the area and the plans of the allies of America (Britain,France and Israel)which did not have the same visions of America in dealing with the crisis.