Occupation and withdrawal, 1801-3.(The Geopolitics of the First British Expedition to Egypt, Part 4)

From: Middle Eastern Studies | Date: April 1, 1995| Author: Ingram, Edward | Copyright information

The UK's occupation of Egypt in 1882 reflects the British government's determination to protect its interests outside Europe, particularly in Asia. The British saw France's invasion of Egypt as a challenge to the stability of its conquests and empire in Asia, since the French intended to use Egypt as a starting point from which to launch its imperialistic objectives. However, the French withdrawal from Egypt forced the UK to accept French hegemony in Europe.

When the British ambassado...

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