Nasser was to rule for 17 years during which, with Soviet help, Egypt embarked on a huge modernization program.
While disputed, some feel that the Soviets were only there to take Egypt for themselves.
mnli hypothesis: While disputed, some feel that the Soviets were only there to take Egypt for themselves. premise: Nasser was to rule for 17 years during which, with Soviet help, Egypt embarked on a huge modernization program.