FAQ About Anwar Sadat
How did Sadat's policies differ from those of his predecessor, Gamal Abdel Nasser?
Anwar Sadat's domestic and foreign policies marked a departure from those of Gamal Abdel Nasser. While Nasser promoted a socialist economic model and closer ties with the Soviet Union, Sadat initiated economic liberalization and re-oriented Egypt's foreign policy towards the United States and the West. This included policies like the “Open Door” policy (Infitah), which aimed to attract foreign investment and reduce state control over the economy.
