Part 1 of 5 · freeIntroduction
The Suez Canal, in Egypt, is one of the most strategic crossing points on the planet. By linking the Mediterranean to the Red Sea, it spares ships the long trip around Africa by the Cape of Good Hope, cutting nearly 7,000 kilometers off the route between Europe and Asia.
Beyond its economic role, the canal is a reliable barometer of world power. From its colonial construction to its nationalization by Egypt in 1956, and on to the maritime tensions of today, it remains a major question of sovereignty.
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- 2The colonial era: a bridge to empire
- 31956: the nationalization turning point
- 4A vital artery under modern strain
- 5Challenges of the 21st century
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