CAIRO — Relations between Egypt and the United States have hit a new low after Washington announced a cut in military aid to its once key Arab ally. But, common threats may keep the alliance on track.
Egyptian officials have criticized the suspension of some U.S. military aid as the military-led government cracks down on its opponents. But others see Washington's decision as one that only strengthens a resurgent neo-nationalism.
"Many Egyptians are welcoming the cutting of aid because they felt that it was not significant enough to make Egypt a dependent country and a follower of the U.S.," said political analyst Saad Eddin Ibrahim.
But there are reperc
