so what does the egypt situation mean to uk?

[Tortington]

Was discussing this with sh earlier and I thought oil. Sh thought not so what does the military situation mean for is if any thing

We'll be looking for stable government to be restored because of oil supplies, yes. EU and American investment and financial support into Egypt is substantial, petroleum products are their principal export, and whoever ends up in charge won't want to jeopardise anything given that they have horrendous economic problems.

While it's all still unstable, the global oil price will remain high which will make everything else more expensive for us. Longer-term consequences depend on who wins power and when and what kind of programme they put together, eg on economic promotion, civil rights, inter-faith relations, relations with Egypt's neighbours.

Could be good news or not for UK depending on what happens. For example, greater or lesser support for Middle East peace process, greater or lesser risk of terrorism, more or fewer economic opportunities, better or worse model for regional neighbours.

I just hope it means a fairer, decent government for the Egyptians, and doesn't damage their tourism industry. I really hope someone wise and honest takes power.

As far as it affects us? I hope we learn from it. Artefacts have gone missing from museums - so I suppose we might not have access to the tombs for a while.

almost certainly civil war in the area. as the two different muslim groups grabble for power. then an increased risk that the new powers across the region move to attack Israel who would launch a premptive strike. fanatics could decide to turn off the oil supplies to the world or to increase the price massively leading to world problems including threats from USA to the area countered by Russia/China standing with the muslim states. long term there could be huge dangers for Europe as there are many groups in the region who believe that they should retake spain and create a new muslim state.