Egypt To Pursue Nuclear Program

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again. Egypt is one disgruntled general away from becoming the most dangerous country on earth:


President Hosni Mubarak on Thursday called for Egypt to pursue nuclear energy, as the US ambassador said Washington would be willing to help its Mideast ally develop a peaceful program. Mubarak echoed a call made earlier this week by his son, Gamal, who many believe is being groomed to succeed his father. The proposal surprised some, who saw it as a jab at the United States, which is locked in a confrontation with Iran over its nuclear program.

And really, why wouldn’t Washington help? It’s not like Egypt is unstable or anything.

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