Washington (CNN) -- President Barack Obama postponed military exercises with Egypt last week due to intensifying violence between the military and supporters of ousted President Mohamed Morsy, and warned of potential "further steps." Much of the discussion since has focused on the fate of $1.2 billion in American military aid, and Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel reiterated on Monday that "every aspect" of the U.S.-Egyptian relationship is on the table. Obama warns of further steps in Egypt But what does that mean exactly and how much leverage does the United States have on Egyptian affairs? Beyond military support, would holding up financing for economic programs have an impact? What about immigration and visa programs? Would any new action on these issues change the behavior of the Egyptian military?
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Experts say relations between the U.S. and Egypt are more complicated than military aid
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Expert says cutting off aid will do little to change Egypt regime's behavior
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Saudi Arabia has promised to make up for any aid that the U.S. cuts
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Egypt could retaliate to cutting aid by changing U.S. preferential access to Suez Canal
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