In 1958 Syria and Egypt formed the United Arab Republic. But Egypt was dominant, and most decisions were made in Cairo (see map 3). Political, cultural and economic disagreements quickly escalated.

White is for peace. Black symbolises the oppression of Arabs. The green stars in the middle represent Syria and Egypt — the two founding states of the United Arab Republic, a short-lived state ...

Since Islamist rebels overthrew the Assad dictatorship in Syria, Egypt, with parallels in its own recent history, has watched warily. By Vivian Yee Reporting from Cairo Soon after Islamist rebels ...