Suez Crisis

Definition

The Suez Crisis refers to the 1956 conflict between Egypt and a coalition of Israel, France, and Britain over control of the Suez Canal. It highlighted the decline of European colonial influence in the region and marked a turning point in decolonization.

Related terms

Decolonization: The process by which colonies gain independence from their controlling powers.

Gamal Abdel Nasser: The influential Egyptian president during the Suez Crisis who championed Arab nationalism and sought to unite Arab states against Western influence.

Pan-Arabism: A movement that advocates for political and cultural unity among Arab countries, often emphasizing anti-imperialism and self-determination.