The article discusses the U.S.'s relations with Egypt from the 1973 Arab-Israeli War through 2015, contending that U.S. reduce its military assistance and decrease the strength of its alliance. An overview of Egypt's alliance with Israel, including in regard to the countries' mutual national interests and security, is provided. An overview of the governance of the Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, including his role in ousting former Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi from power in 2013 and his response to dissent, is also provided