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The Suez Canal was completed in 1869 to connect the Mediterranean and the Red Seas, creating an essential waterway for global trade, as ships no longer had to navigate around the Horn of Africa.

On July 26, 1956, Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nassar nationalised the canal, intending to take control of the canal's operations and its revenue. The world was still recovering from World War II with new national border conflicts and the onset of the Cold War. Many nations depended on the Suez Canal, especially Great Britain and France.

As the leader of your country during the Suez Crisis, your nation's economic and political interests are at stake and the world is watching closely. As you navigate the dynamics of the situation, pick either The Great Britain or The Soviet Union and consider the following:

Great Britain, Prime Minister Sir Anthony Eden: As the Prime Minister, how would you protect British access to the Suez Canal, given its importance to your nation's trade routes and colonial interests? Further, Britain has a strong alliance with the United States, but the U.S. hesitates to support military action against Egypt. How would you navigate this relationship to ensure Britain’s interests in the Suez Canal are protected without alienating a key ally? What contingency plans would you propose to ensure Britain’s strategic interests are safeguarded in response to Egypt's nationalisation of the Suez Canal?

The Soviet Union, Premier Nikita Khrushchev: As the Supreme Leader of the Soviet Union, the Suez Crisis presents an opportunity for the Soviet Union to weaken Western powers in the Middle East. How would you use this crisis to challenge British and French dominance in the region, and what tactics would you employ to strategically support Nasser’s nationalisation of the Suez Canal to strengthen Soviet influence in the Middle East? Further, there may be calls for the Soviet Union to provide military support to Egypt. How would you assess the risks and benefits of such an intervention, and what criteria would you use to decide whether or not to engage directly in the conflict?