THE IMPACT OF THE ITALO-ETHIOPIAN WAR ON BRITISH POLICY IN EGYPT (AUGUST 1935 - May 1936)
The article examines the influence of Italian foreign policy on the position of Great Britain in Egypt on the eve of and during the Italo-Ethiopian war. In particular, it examines the reaction of the British authorities to the potential military threat posed by fascist Italy, as well as the measures that were taken by the British Empire. In addition, Great Britain's policy is examined in the context of internal political events and relations with opposition political forces. It is concluded that the Italian-Ethiopian war and aggressive Italian foreign policy had a serious impact on the positions of the British ruling circles. In particular, under the pressure of an external challenge and coupled with the internal political situation, Great Britain was signing a new agreement. The historic Anglo-Egyptian treaty of 1936 was formed largely due to the effect that Mussolini's course had in the North African region.