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Egypt’s overall policy is designed around the concept of “openness” (al-infitah), which was formulated 35 years ago by President Anwar el-Sadat and adopted by his successor, Husni Mubarak. The premise of this policy is that there is a close connection between Egypt’s social, economic, and demographic reality and its political and security strategy. Accordingly, Egypt’s ability to cope with its domestic challenges is highly dependent on its political conduct. In its political and security aspects, this policy is grounded on a strategic partnership with the United State and a peaceful solution to the Arab-Israeli conflict, in accordance with the Israeli-Egyptian peace agreement and the establishment of a Palestinian state within the borders of June 4, 1967. In the economic realm this policy centers on advancing incrementally towards a market economy.