The Israeli-Arab War of June 1967: Implications for Egypt’s Domestic and Military Situation Cover Image

Izraelsko-arabska wojna z czerwca 1967 roku. Wpływ na sytuację wewnętrzną i militarną Egiptu
The Israeli-Arab War of June 1967: Implications for Egypt’s Domestic and Military Situation

Author(s): Magdalena Pogońska-Pol
Subject(s): History
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego
Keywords: Egypt; Six-Day War; Gamal Abdel Nasser; army; society

Summary/Abstract: The Six-Day War of June 1967 marked a turning point in Egypt’s modern history, exposing the weaknesses of Gamal Abdel Nasser’s authoritarian system. The military defeat against Israel triggered a deep political and social crisis, forcing leadership changes within the army and a re-evaluation of state governance. Although Nasser briefly resigned, he retained power through massive popular support, leading to a more centralized and autocratic regime. Limited political and military reforms were introduced to restore stability. The war also marked Egypt’s shift from pan-Arabism toward national pragmatism, laying the groundwork for the transformations that continued under Anwar Sadat in the 1970s.

  • Issue Year: 2025
  • Issue No: 119
  • Page Range: 229-247
  • Page Count: 19
  • Language: Polish
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