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Friday, August 23, 2013

The cost of cutting US aid to Egypt

F-16 Fighting FalconThe Obama administration says it is continuing to review its military aid to Egypt, infuriating those calling for an immediate cut in assistance that would send a strong signal to Egypt's army chief, General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.

The White House's slow and deliberate approach is not only driven by a debate over national security concerns but also partly by the cost and impact the move could have on defence contracts and jobs at home.

A decision is likely within the next 10 days.

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