How outcome in Egypt could affect the United States

"How outcome in Egypt could affect the United States," by Steve Clemons. February 2, 2011.

With the violent protests and the resignation of President Hosni Mubarak, many are wondering what will become of the United States. Because of the vicious uprisings in Egypt, oil prices are increasing, which can bring a negative impact on the U.S. economy. The U.S. is largely reliant on Egypt, and anything that would tear the relationship between the U.S. and Egypt would lose us military assistance and supplies in the Middle East, freedom of navigation, the peace establishment between the Arab countries and Israel, and other huge issues.