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This research focuses on the negotiation process on the reopening of the Suez Canal after the Suez Crisis. After the Anglo-French-Israeli military attack, the Canal was reopened as a result of Egypt's unilateral declaration, not an international agreement. Previous works contended that Britain accepted a fait accompli because of American and international pressure. In reality, Nasser's prestige was on the decline due to the stationing of UNEF units in Egyptian territory, and Jordan's decision to remain in the Western Camp. The latter was enabled by economic assistance by the US, which agreed to succeed Britain's role. Rather, Britain succeeded in the containment of Egyptian influence with the help of the UN and the US. Besides, Egypt accepted the compulsory jurisdiction of the ICJ, meaning it accepted a sort of international control of the Canal. These allowed Britain to accept a compromise over the Suez Canal, a decision which was reasonable in economic terms.
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