Anwar Sadat
-Replaces Nasser as the leader of Egypt in 1970
-Kicks out the Soviet advisors in 1972
-He felt they could not align with the atheist Soviets
-Planned for the Yom Kippur War, 1973
-Eventually turned into a dove and won a Nobel Peace Prize for going to Israel and asking for peace in 1977 (leading to the
Camp David Accords)
Subjunctive Question
What would have happened if Anwar had let the Soviet advisors remain in the government?
Summary
When Anwar Sadat came into power he could not align with the soviets because of their atheism, as Egypt was a religious country. At first he started a war but then decided he would try to attain peace instead. He ended up winning a Nobel Peace prize for his efforts in stoping the war that he started.
What would have happened if Anwar had let the Soviet advisors remain in the government?
Summary
When Anwar Sadat came into power he could not align with the soviets because of their atheism, as Egypt was a religious country. At first he started a war but then decided he would try to attain peace instead. He ended up winning a Nobel Peace prize for his efforts in stoping the war that he started.