The Ideal Outcome for Egypt: Short Term: - Strengthen King Farouk’s control over government. - Reduce visible British influence in politics and security. - Modernize and expand the Egyptian Army. - Begin industrial and infrastructure projects. - Improve education and promote Egyptian nationalism. - Build ties with Arab states and promote Cairo as Arab cultural hub. - Negotiate gradual withdrawal of British troops from - Egyptian cities. - Launch economic reforms and irrigation programs. - Establish intelligence and counter-espionage services. - Keep formal peace with Britain while quietly diversifying allies.
Long Term: - Build a greater Arab Republic - Achieve full independence from Britain. - Gain control of the Suez Canal Zone. - Build a modern, self-sufficient military. - Lead formation of an Arab League or regional alliance. - Strengthen Egypt’s economy through trade and industry. - Expand national education and literacy. - Promote Egypt as leader of the Arab and Islamic worlds. - Unify or bring Sudan under Cairo’s control. - Maintain neutrality or dominance in post-war Middle East. - Develop Egyptian media and culture as tools of influence.
