Dr. Tizoc Chavez of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point explains that because of their failed plan to coerce Egypt into reopening the Suez Canal, Great Britain was no longer seen as a dominant power in the region, and France’s global status was greatly weakened. Nassar’s reputation improved after taking a stand against once powerful nations. A power vacuum was created in the Middle East, which enticed the United States and the Soviet Union to become more involved in the region. The Middle East then became a Cold War hot spot.

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