Forum Post: US military delegation arrives in Cairo to discuss security, defense
Posted 3 months ago on Feb. 19, 2013, 8:43 p.m. EST by GirlFriday
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A US military delegation arrived in Cairo late Tuesday, according to state news agency MENA.
The 17-member delegation will spend the next several days discussing defense issues, national security and regional developments.
Al-Watan newspaper quoted David Winfield, the US Embassy's media attaché in Cairo, saying the delegation includes former commanders of the US military and does not comprise an "official" visit.
David added that the delegation will meet with the leaders of Egypt's Armed Forces. http://www.egyptindependent.com/news/us-military-delegation-arrives-cairo-discuss-security-defense
how many tanks do we need to sell to draw a profit for the private sector?
Oh, IDK.........about as many as F-16s I 'spose.
I bet f16 cost a lot more for intellectual property
Arming Syrian rebels will probably be discussed.
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/02/18/172350994/eu-says-no-to-arming-syrian-rebels
http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/explainer/2013/02/syrian_rebels_how_the_u_s_could_arm_the_free_syrian_army.html
I would lay money that it has to do with stabilizing the country to protect American business interests.
When the Egyptian up-rising started, I watched it every day, for days on end on Al Jazeera as I was captivated by it
I have not followed it closely since, but to think that Israeli, and American operatives are not in Egypt looking out for their interests, at the expense of the Egyptian people's interests if necessary would be foolish
I guess what has been going on in this country for the past 30 plus years is the root of my healthy skepticism
~Odin~
Me, too.
I agree that (western economic interests) will be the most important issue in the discussion. I mean the suez canal carries massive amounts of oil & other trade goods.
Although, the MB might be able to get stuff in-they are not well liked by other Arab nation states.
"MB"?
Muslim Brotherhood.
Right. They have power in Egypt. (but not total) and unfortunately we must accept their election. In time the Egyptian people will elect better leaders.
In the past the West would never have allowed MB to win or keep power. We would have installed another Mubarek type dictator.
So I'm glad we are dealing with the fairly elected leader even if we don't like 'em.
MB has already shown they can be influenced with the West financial pressure. We'll see how it goes.
No.
"No"? No what?
Aaaahhhh!!!
I can't do this right now, I have to leave. If I have enough time later than I will write a calmer post.
No problem
Vote for the 99%. Stop the republican madness!
You got anything on the Egyptian talks.?
If you don't understand GF's "No", it's merely a sign that you have no clue.
Do you?
Yes.
Let's hear it.
I hope you're not gonna say Art5. LOL
You made the assertion. Prove it. All of it. Party hack...
What assertion are you referring to.? namecaller!
Think about what you've written.
"So I'm glad weare [sic] dealing with the fairly elected leader even if we don't like 'em."
Thanks. I don't think GF was objecting to the misspelling. If you figure out what the 'no' was about let me know.
You sound like a republican. You should favor 99% progressive solutions. Did you vote for Obama? No! Then what are you doing here. Go back to your conservative religious friends.
Are you actually commenting on your own posts?
LOL