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Iran and Egypt are both identified as influential regional powers in the Middle East [1], [2], [3] that have engaged in diplomatic dialogues [4], [5] and are both members of BRICS [6]. Their relationship is further defined by their shared inclusion in regional security discussions [7], [8], [9] and comparative analyses regarding their respective foreign policies and socio-economic metrics [10], [11], [12].
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Opportunities for Collective Regional Security in the Middle East carnegieendowment.org 12 facts
claimIran's antagonistic approach toward Israel fueled structural tensions with Egypt and Jordan, both of which are committed to peace initiatives and the pursuit of a two-state solution.
claimEgypt, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Türkiye, Israel, and Iran recalibrated their foreign policies in response to the instability and shifting landscape caused by the Arab Spring.
claimIran’s diplomatic and economic gains achieved between 2020 and 2023, including restored relations with Saudi Arabia, revitalized trade with the UAE, and emerging dialogues with Egypt and Jordan, have eroded due to the strains of the war.
claimThe Arab Spring uprisings caused radical changes to the foreign policies of Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Türkiye, Israel, and Iran, similar to how previous conflicts like the Iran-Iraq War, the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait, and the American invasion of Iraq reshaped the region.
claimRegional actors are currently involved in direct or proxy conflicts: Israel is in tension with Iran; Türkiye is intervening in Syria and Iraq; the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia are militarily involved in Yemen; and Egypt is involved in Libya, Sudan, and the Horn of Africa.
claimIran expanded trade and investment ties with the United Arab Emirates and initiated limited political engagement with Egypt as part of a strategic pivot to reduce regional tensions.
perspectiveTo achieve long-term objectives in Syria—including integrating Turkish-backed militias, pressuring Kurdish factions, returning Syrian refugees, and leading reconstruction—Türkiye must coordinate with Iran, Israel, Egypt, and Gulf States.
claimTürkiye has achieved strategic gains in Syria by capitalizing on Iran’s diminishing influence in the Arab Mashreq and coordinating diplomatically with Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Egypt.
accountBefore 2011, Türkiye maintained positive relations with Iraq and Iran while fostering trade, economic, and political collaborations with Gulf states, Egypt, and North African Arab countries.
claimEgypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Türkiye, Israel, and Iran possess significant political, military, economic, and diplomatic influence that allows them to impact regional stability in the Middle East.
claimBefore October 7, 2023, regional actors adopted varied strategies to increase security: Saudi Arabia sought to ease tensions with Iran, the United Arab Emirates focused on deepening cooperation with Israel, Egypt prioritized national security amidst domestic challenges, and Türkiye reduced its engagement in regional conflicts.
claimThe feasibility of a collective regional security endeavor led by Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the UAE, Türkiye, Israel, and Iran is contingent on overcoming significant obstacles, including mutual distrust, conflicting strategic goals, and the divergent policies of their respective governments.
The crises in the Middle East: reshaping the region's geopolitical ... link.springer.com 2 facts
referenceInternational actors (the US, EU, China, and Russia) and regional powers (Iran, Turkey, and Egypt) have not played a constructive role in facilitating meaningful negotiations or supporting confidence-building measures for the Arab-Israeli conflict due to their own conflicts of interest and hegemonies, according to Kochavi (2024).
claimRegional medium powers, specifically Egypt, Turkey, and Iran, are shifting their policies and actions in opposition to the United States' strategy in the Middle East.
How the war in Ukraine changed Russia's global standing | Brookings brookings.edu 1 fact
claimPrior to the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, Russia had established itself as a regional player in the Middle East capable of maintaining diplomatic communication with Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the Gulf states, Iran, and Israel.
Iran War: Kinetic, Cyber, Electronic and Psychological Warfare ... resecurity.com 1 fact
claimThe United States advised American citizens to immediately leave Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen due to escalating Iranian strikes and planned US retaliatory strikes.
The Implications Of Iran's Failed Proxy Strategy - Hoover Institution hoover.org 1 fact
claimIran's current military and strategic situation is compared to the failed rhetoric of Egypt's Gamal Abdel Nasser in the 1960s and Iraq's Saddam Hussein in the 1990s, both of whom vowed to eliminate Israel.
Global dietary quality in 185 countries from 1990 to 2018 show wide ... nature.com 1 fact
measurementAmong the world’s 25 most populous countries in 2018, the mean AHEI score was highest in Vietnam, Iran, Indonesia, and India (ranging from 54.5 to 48.2) and lowest in Brazil, Mexico, the United States, and Egypt (ranging from 27.1 to 33.5).
Cross-cultural similarities and variations in parent-child value ... nature.com 1 fact
measurementThe percentage of respondents who included 'good manners' in the top 5 especially important child qualities varies by country: Bangladesh (98.3%), Egypt (96.2%), Tajikistan (0.4%), United States (51.7%), Vietnam (72.4%), and Iran (56.2%).
United States Foreign Intelligence Relationships everycrsreport.com 1 fact
claimU.S. intelligence relations with Japan, Egypt, pre-revolutionary Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan were influenced by a mutual concern regarding the threat posed by the Soviet Union.
Iran's Global Posture Hides Domestic Insecurities carnegieendowment.org 1 fact
claimAs of 2024, Iran is a member of BRICS, alongside Egypt, Ethiopia, and the United Arab Emirates.