Egypt
Diplomacy: The government is opposed to the war and has called for a diplomatic solution. Egypt receives $2bn a year in US aid.
Popular opinion: Egyptians, generally speaking, are strongly anti-war. They are suspicious of US motives and angry that UN resolutions on Iraq are being rigorously imposed while resolutions on Israel are not.
Effects of war: Though there have been angry anti-American demonstrations, the Egyptian security forces are expected to restrict protests in the event of war.
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