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I I I - 16 - b) Wherever possible relations with other academic institutions in Cairo should be nurtured and developed. c) The Division of Public Services, which attracts many non-degree students to its English language program, seems ideally suited to engender informal, good relations with unofficial Egyptian life. d) The scholarship program also seems well suited to foster better relations . within Egypt. When possible the present number of scholarships to graduates of Egyptian secondary schools should be increased. It is clear that one of A.U.C.rs strongest points from the Egyptian viewpoint is the preparation it offers in English to students who desire to continue their advanced studies in the West, or to enter the diplomatic service. The Commission became aware of the extent to which the U.A.R. Government at present favors educational and cultural ties with West Germany. Without attempting to enter a competition in this field, it is believed that A.U.C., being already established and leading potentially to further American education,. has a good prospect of holding its own for some time in Egypt. This will be es­pecially likely if A.U.C. develops its work in science, in social sciences and possibly in business administration, so as to make a unique contribution in the present educa-tional complex within the U.A.R. Recent events in Syria have emphasized the sig­nificance of political affairs in the Middle East and their possible relationship to A.U.C. During the last few year