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How the 1956 nationalization of the Suez Canal upended the world order On July 26, 1956, Nasser nationalized the Suez Canal, angering France and Britain.
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The fact The move marked a turning point in decolonization and international relations.
The secret operation with Israel failed, weakening Western powers.
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Why it matters Cet anniversaire rappelle un épisode clé de la guerre froide et de la décolonisation, dont les répercussions géopolitiques ont redessiné les alliances et les rapports de force au Moyen-Orient.
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