Publication

This brief looks at the relations between Iran and Egypt after the Egyptian uprising and the implications of these for Israel's foreign policy. It argues that the rise of the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt does not necessarily ensure a honeymoon in relations with Iran. Ideological differences stand in the way and the Egyptian leadership fears that too close a relationship with Iran would harm relations with Saudi Arabia and the West. The authors conclude that Israel has an interest in maintaining Egypt as a major partner in the Arab axis opposed to Iran and in helping stop arms smuggling into the Gaza Strip.