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Persian gulf war. mubarak's cooperation with the u.s. in taking on terrorists including al qaeda has often made egypt the target of their rage. in 1997, radicals killed dozens of tourists in luxor and struck again in 2005 in the resort enclave of sharm el sheikh. he tried to keep radical islamic troops at bay ruling with an iron fist. george w. bush's war on terror became more crucial after the september 11th attacks. oil also plays a critical role. while egypt is not an oil producer or consumer, the suez canal which cuts through the country is a vital waterway that keeps oil from the region f...
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