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In 1956 Britain, France and Israel responded to Nassar's nationalization and restriction of the Suez Canal by attacking Egypt. Britain and France wanted the Canal back, and Israel did not want Nassar in a postion to buy more arms from Canal revenues.

The Eisenhower Administration reacted to this by demanding that Britain, France and Isreal cease the attack and withdraw from the Canal area. Here is the WI. Suppose Britain and France refuse the demand of the US and succeed in wresting control of the Canal from Nassar.

What happens? How might the US respond to this refusal? Could the US do anything to force the matter? If not, the Canal is no longer in Egyptian hands, but is put under the control of an Authority which is friendly to the British and the French. What are the long term consequences of this refusal?
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