A rail alternative to the Suez Canal could begin construction this year, as protests in the region raise concerns. Israeli officials have privately admitted they are planning for various scenarios, including Suez becoming compromised by ongoing protests in the area. Egyptian President Morsi has warned the region risks a “collapse of the state” if protests cannot be brought under control. Forty people were killed last month alone in cities next to the waterway, with shipping companies forced to suspend work for several days. The Suez Canal connects the Mediterranean with the…
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