The Suez Crisis refers to the international conflict that occurred in 1956 when Egypt's President Gamal Abdel Nasser nationalized the Suez Canal, leading to military intervention by Britain, France, and Israel.
Related terms
Nationalization: This term refers to a government taking over privately owned property or industries for public ownership or control.
Colonialism: Colonialism is when a country establishes and maintains colonies in other territories in order to exploit resources and exert political control.
Decolonization: Decolonization refers to the process of formerly colonized nations gaining independence from their colonial rulers.