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Egypt
synthesized from dimensionsEgypt is a pivotal regional power in the Middle East and North Africa, occupying a strategic position that necessitates a complex balancing act between historical legacy, contemporary security threats, and economic vulnerabilities. As a nation with significant political, military, and diplomatic influence, it serves as an indispensable actor in regional stability, often prioritizing diplomatic mediation over direct military intervention in conflicts spanning the Horn of Africa, Libya, Sudan, and the Levant significant influence.
Historically, Egypt’s modern identity has been forged through its leadership in pan-Arabism under Gamal Abdel Nasser, its involvement in major conflicts such as the 1956 Suez Crisis Suez Crisis, the 1967 Six-Day War Six-Day War, the 1973 War 1973 War, and the subsequent 1979 peace treaty with Israel Sadat's policy shift. This treaty established a "cold peace" that remains a cornerstone of regional geopolitics, though it is currently strained by humanitarian crises in Gaza, displacement fears, and disagreements over border management strained peace treaty.
The nation’s contemporary foreign policy is defined by a recalibration following the Arab Spring, which ousted long-standing leadership and triggered a period of policy instability Arab Spring ousting. In recent years, Egypt has sought to normalize relations with regional rivals, including Türkiye, while coordinating with Saudi Arabia and the UAE to seek regional security frameworks Türkiye normalization. Its 2024 entry into BRICS BRICS membership reflects a broader strategy of diversifying its international partnerships to navigate shifting global power dynamics.
Domestically, Egypt faces acute socioeconomic challenges that directly impact its geopolitical posture. The country is heavily dependent on imported grain—sourcing nearly 85% of its wheat from Russia and Ukraine—which has left it vulnerable to global supply chain disruptions Egypt sources nearly 85% of its wheat from Russia and Ukraine. Surging food and fuel prices have necessitated government subsidies and economic reforms, which in turn influence domestic social stability wheat prices in Egypt had risen by over 50%.
Furthermore, Egypt is locked in critical environmental and security disputes, most notably regarding Nile water distribution with Ethiopia Nile water distribution. This, combined with the need to manage potential refugee flows from neighboring conflicts and the protection of Suez Canal revenues, underscores the high stakes of its national security strategy security threats. Egypt remains a central, if challenged, pillar of Middle Eastern stability, continuously adapting its diplomatic and security doctrines to mitigate the risks posed by regional instability and internal economic pressures.
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Food Security and Nutritional Challenges
A critical vulnerability for Egypt is its heavy dependence on imported grain. According to research published by Springer, Egypt sources nearly 85% of its wheat from Russia and Ukraine, a dependency that has exposed the country to severe food security risks following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine Egypt sources nearly 85% of its wheat from Russia and Ukraine. Consequently, while total wheat imports decreased in 2022, the nation increased its reliance on Russian supplies specifically Egypt's wheat imports decreased in 2022, while the country increased its reliance on Russian wheat. By early 2023, domestic wheat prices had surged by over 50%, compelling the government to introduce bread subsidies to prevent mass insecurity wheat prices in Egypt had risen by over 50%.
These economic pressures have had tangible social and political repercussions. Rising food prices reportedly exacerbated tensions between the government and opposition, leading to increased polarization [Rising food prices and inflation in 2022 and 2023 exacerbated tensions](
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Egypt emerges as a pivotal regional power in the Middle East, navigating complex geopolitical tensions and historical shifts. Historically, leaders like Anwar Sadat shifted policy by expelling Soviet advisors and pursuing peace with Israel in 1979 Sadat's policy shift, while the Mubarak regime relied on U.S. support for stability (Arab Reform Initiative). Egypt suffered defeats in the Six-Day War against Israel alongside Jordan and Syria (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace; Amr Hamzawy). Currently, Egypt faces acute tensions with Ethiopia over Nile water distribution (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace; Amr Hamzawy) and perceives Turkey's Libyan involvement as a direct security threat, prompting military and diplomatic responses (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace; Amr Hamzawy). In Gaza-related crises, Egypt prepares for potential refugees (Middle East Institute), hesitates on humanitarian corridors due to displacement fears (Middle East Institute), and coordinates diplomacy with Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Turkey to pressure Israel (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace; Amr Hamzawy). Egypt plays an indispensable role in mitigating instability, maintains a 'cold peace' with Israel, and engages in Libya, Sudan, and Horn of Africa (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace; Amr Hamzawy). Post-Arab Spring, Egypt recalibrated policies amid rivalries, including a Qatar boycott with Saudi Arabia and UAE (Arab Reform Initiative), and seeks regional security frameworks led by itself and Saudi Arabia (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace; Amr Hamzawy). Relations with Iran show emerging dialogues eroding due to war strains (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace; Amr Hamzawy).
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According to Amr Hamzawy of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Egypt is a major regional power with significant political, military, economic, and diplomatic influence in the Middle East significant influence. It faces acute national security threats from Gaza fallout, border crises, refugee integration, and Suez Canal revenue declines security threats, as well as instability in Sudan, the Red Sea, Horn of Africa, and Ethiopia water disputes regional instability. Historical events include the 1956 Suez nationalization provoking Tripartite Aggression Suez Crisis, the 1973 War with Syria 1973 War, 1975 disengagement disengagement agreement, and 1979 peace treaty with Israel now strained by Gaza aid blocks and Rafah issues strained peace treaty. The Arab Spring ousted Egypt's ruler Arab Spring ousting, leading to foreign policy instability 2011-2013 focused on Palestine-Sinai policy instability. Recently, Egypt normalizes with Türkiye via security in Libya and joint statements Türkiye normalization, stabilizes Libya-Sudan-Horn stabilization efforts, provides Gaza-Lebanon aid, and calls for ceasefires with Saudi Arabia, UAE, Türkiye humanitarian aid. It prioritizes diplomacy over military involvement diplomatic priority and joined BRICS in 2024 BRICS membership.
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Egypt emerges from these facts as a pivotal Middle Eastern actor entangled in historical conflicts, regional rivalries, and contemporary geopolitical shifts. Historically, under Gamal Abdel Nasser, Egypt championed pan-Arabism and engaged in proxy wars like Yemen, but faced defeats in the Six-Day War against Israel and the inconclusive War of Attrition, as detailed by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and Amr Hamzawy. Post-1967, Egypt joined Jordan and Syria in accepting UN resolutions without Israeli withdrawals, per the same source. The Arab Spring radically altered Egypt's foreign policy, aligning Türkiye with its Muslim Brotherhood before the 2013 overthrow, fueling rivalries with Saudi Arabia, UAE against Türkiye and Qatar, including a Qatar boycott ended in 2021 by GCC states and Egypt (Arab Reform Initiative). Currently, Egypt contends with energy constraints prompting fuel price hikes (Deloitte), Nile water dependencies on upstream Ethiopia (Carnegie; Hamzawy), Hezbollah terrorist coordination (Wilson Center; Ashley Lane), and US evacuation advisories amid Iran tensions (Resecurity). Egypt pursues influence amid Turkish normalization and rivalries (Arab Reform Initiative; Springer), joins BRICS with Iran (Carnegie; Cornelius Adebahr), and is eyed for Syria stabilization with UAE and Saudi Arabia (Carnegie; Hamzawy). Culturally, Nobel laureate Naguib Mahfouz advocated peace (Carnegie; Hamzawy), while past US pressures shaped stances like condemning Iraq's Kuwait invasion (UCLA; Douglas Kellner). Nationalism rises alongside neighbors (Valdai Club), with Nasser rhetoric paralleling Iran's (Hoover Institution). Proposals position Egypt in new security doctrines and pacts with GCC, Türkiye (Arab Reform Initiative).
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Opportunities for Collective Regional Security in the Middle East carnegieendowment.org Mar 5, 2025 69 facts
claimTensions between Egypt and Ethiopia remain acute regarding the distribution of the Nile's waters.
claimThe post-October 2023 conflict has disrupted the regional agendas of Saudi Arabia and the UAE, despite their shared interest with Egypt and Türkiye in conflict resolution.
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.
claimEthiopia is the upstream nation with the greatest influence over the distribution of the Nile's waters among its basin countries, which include Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Eritrea, South Sudan, Sudan, and Egypt.
claimIsrael’s actions pose direct threats to the national interests of Egypt and Jordan, specifically through the risk of forced Palestinian displacement into their territories.
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.
accountThe Egyptian government conducted military operations against terrorist groups in eastern Libya that had destabilized the border region and killed twenty-one Egyptian Copts in 2015.
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.
claimTerrorist groups operating in Libya during the civil war spread violence beyond Libyan borders, threatening Egypt's security and the safety of Egyptian nationals working in Libya.
accountAnkara unilaterally backed new governments led by the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt and Tunisia, despite apprehension from significant factions within Egyptian and Tunisian society regarding the election of those leaders.
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.
claimNaguib Mahfouz, a Nobel laureate and chronicler of Egypt's and the Middle East's twentieth-century history, emphasized that a just and comprehensive peace is the singular path to salvation amid conflict.
claimEgypt, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Türkiye have rejected Israeli plans for the displacement of Palestinians, settlement expansion, and the violation of Lebanese sovereignty.
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.
claimEgypt plays an indispensable role in mitigating regional instability and has a critical stake in Gaza and the Palestinian cause.
claimThe government of Egypt perceived Türkiye's involvement in the Libyan civil war as a direct threat to Egyptian vital interests and national security, leading to escalated tensions between the two nations.
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.
accountThe Egyptian government employed military and diplomatic strategies to prevent Turkish incursions into western Libya and collaborated with the United Nations to develop a roadmap for political, legislative, executive, and judicial institution building.
accountThe Six-Day War, fought from June 5 to June 10, 1967, resulted in the defeat of the Arab armies of Jordan, Egypt, and Syria by Israel.
claimPrior to the October 2023 Gaza war, Egypt and Jordan consistently emphasized the importance of the Palestinian cause, the need to revive peace negotiations, and the principle of land for peace.
accountBetween 2014 and 2021, Egypt's primary security focus was its eastern border with the Gaza Strip, which was used as a corridor to smuggle weapons and ammunition to terrorist groups operating in the Sinai Peninsula.
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 coordinated with Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates to exert pressure on the Israeli government to halt military operations and end the war.
accountThe War of Attrition between Egypt and Israel (1969–1970) concluded with a U.S.-initiated mutual ceasefire that allowed for the resumption of international mediation but did not compel Israel to implement UN Resolution 242.
accountSince October 2023, Egypt has attempted to mitigate regional instability by collaborating with Ankara, Riyadh, and Abu Dhabi, while maintaining a cautious diplomatic approach toward Tehran and demonstrating strategic restraint with Tel Aviv.
claimEgypt has engaged in diplomatic efforts that pressured Benjamin Netanyahu’s government to publicly disavow plans for the forced displacement of Palestinians from Gaza.
procedureThe proposed regional security grouping, modeled after the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), would be led by Egypt and Saudi Arabia and invite participation from all Middle Eastern states and regional organizations like the League of Arab States and the Gulf Cooperation Council.
accountThe government of Türkiye aligned itself with the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt and provided refuge to members of the group who fled Egypt following the organization's overthrow in 2013.
claimIsrael maintained a 'cold peace' with Egypt and Jordan, frequently engaged in military clashes with Hamas and allied factions, and intensified the siege of Gaza, which undermined potential for long-term regional stability.
accountFollowing the 1967 Six-Day War, Jordan, Egypt, and Syria agreed to UN Security Council Resolutions 234, 235, and 236, which established a ceasefire but did not require Israel to withdraw its forces from the West Bank, East Jerusalem, Sinai, or the Golan Heights.
claimEgypt's foreign policy strategy is pressured by the persistent civil conflict in Libya to its west.
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.
claimIsrael’s relationships with Egypt and Jordan are under considerable strain due to Benjamin Netanyahu’s strategy, which threatens to entrench a prolonged cycle of violence, destruction, and instability.
referenceIn 2015, Egypt, Ethiopia, and Sudan signed the 'Renaissance Dam Document,' a declaration of principles aimed at ensuring the equitable sharing of the Nile waters.
claimPrior to October 7, 2023, Israel established security alliances with major Arab states including Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, and Türkiye.
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's foreign policy experienced instability between 2011 and 2013, during which time the country distanced itself from active engagement in most regional issues.
claimEgypt faces national security threats from its borders adjoining crisis zones, including fallout from Israeli incursions into Gaza, a regional arms race, the socioeconomic strain of integrating refugees, and declining revenues from the Suez Canal.
accountThe Arab Spring resulted in the ousting of rulers in Tunisia and Egypt, and the descent of Libya, Syria, and Yemen into civil war.
claimEgypt's relationship with Israel is under strain due to Israel's refusal to permit humanitarian aid into Gaza, unwillingness to transfer control of the Rafah crossing to Palestinian authorities, and military incursions into the demilitarized Philadelphi Corridor.
accountIsrael, Britain, and France launched the Tripartite Aggression in October 1956 in response to Egypt's nationalization of the Suez Canal and Egypt's agreement to purchase Soviet-made arms via Czechoslovakia.
claimEgypt faces particularly high stakes regarding the current regional conflicts.
claimEgypt is actively working to stabilize Libya, Sudan, and the Horn of Africa to counter the expanding influence of Ethiopia in Somaliland.
claimThe Ethiopian government pursued a unilateral approach to the construction, operation, and filling of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, which Egypt and Sudan viewed as a disregard for their rights and concerns.
accountThe October 1973 War, launched by Egypt and Syria to liberate occupied territories, lasted 19 days and resulted in the UN Security Council adopting Resolutions 338, 339, and 340 to call for a ceasefire.
claimTürkiye eased its hostile stance toward Egypt, which led to joint security arrangements in Libya that resulted in relative stability.
claimEgypt faces regional instability from Sudan's civil war, tensions at the southern entrance to the Red Sea, challenges in the Horn of Africa, and unresolved disputes with Ethiopia over water rights and security concerns.
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.
claimEgypt, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Türkiye have collectively called for an immediate cessation of hostilities in Gaza and Lebanon and an end to all military operations in the region.
claimThe potential forced displacement of Palestinians from Gaza remains a plausible threat to Egypt's national security, with the possibility that more than two million Palestinians could be pushed toward the Egyptian border if the Gaza Strip becomes uninhabitable.
claimEgypt, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Türkiye have provided humanitarian relief to affected Palestinian and Lebanese populations and coordinated diplomatic efforts to press global powers to intervene in the Middle East.
claimThe 1979 Egyptian-Israeli peace treaty established diplomatic relations between Egypt and Israel, but Israel's current leadership is no longer considered a reliable partner for regional peace or diplomacy by the author.
claimIsrael's ongoing war in Gaza, obstruction of humanitarian aid, and disregard for Egypt's red lines regarding the Philadelphi Corridor and the Rafah crossing have placed the peace treaty between Egypt and Israel in a crisis.
accountThe Egyptian government initially adopted a neutral 'dialogue with all parties' approach to the Sudanese conflict to safeguard national security and protect water rights through relations with South Sudan and Nile Basin countries.
claimBetween 2011 and 2013, Egypt focused its foreign policy primarily on the Palestinian conflict and its implications for Egyptian national security, particularly in the Sinai Peninsula.
accountIsrael established bilateral counterterrorism agreements with Egypt and collaborated with Jordan and the United Arab Emirates on water resource management.
claimEgypt and Saudi Arabia have refrained from direct or proxy military involvement in current regional conflicts, distinguishing them from other key players.
accountDue to the influx of refugees and the humanitarian crisis in Sudan, the Egyptian government shifted to actively supporting the Sudanese army against the Rapid Support Forces and providing aid to official Sudanese institutions.
claimThe United Arab Emirates is exploring collaborations with Saudi Arabia and Egypt to stabilize Syria and the broader Levant region to mitigate risks associated with regional instability.
accountThe Egyptian government coordinated with the United Arab Emirates and France to curb the Libyan civil war and foster national consensus.
accountThe second disengagement agreement between Egypt and Israel, facilitated by U.S. diplomatic efforts in September 1975, led to subsequent negotiations and the restoration of the Sinai Peninsula to Egyptian sovereignty.
claimEgyptian diplomacy advocated for the integration or dissolution of militias, disarmament, and compensation for militia members to restore stability and preserve territorial integrity in Sudan.
claimTürkiye engaged in security and diplomatic dialogue with Egypt, which resulted in the restriction of Muslim Brotherhood propaganda against the Egyptian government.
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.
claimIsrael and Egypt collaborate to manage border tensions and address crises related to Gaza.
claimSaudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Egypt are increasingly prioritizing diplomacy and nonviolent foreign policies over military involvement in protracted conflicts to address their national security concerns.
accountThe 2011 political upheavals in the Middle East resulted in the toppling of regimes in Tunisia and Egypt, the onset of civil wars in Libya, Syria, and Yemen, and increased pressure on Jordan and Morocco to implement reforms.
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.
claimBy the beginning of 2014, Egypt's foreign policy regained momentum, but encountered a Middle East characterized by unprecedented threats and dangers.
After the War: Rethinking Regional Security in the Middle ... arab-reform.net Mar 13, 2026 10 facts
accountThe Mubarak regime in Egypt relied on U.S. backing for decades as a source of regime stability amid growing domestic discontent.
claimYemen, Libya, and Sudan suffer from regional competition and fragmentation resulting from the rivalry between Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Egypt against Türkiye and Qatar.
claimThe author asserts that Israeli policies in Gaza and the West Bank threaten the existence of Palestinians, endanger Jordan's interest in preserving the territorial basis for a Palestinian state, and threaten Egyptian national security by attempting to forcibly and permanently expel Gazans to the Sinai Peninsula.
accountThe Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states and Egypt ended their diplomatic rift with Qatar following the Al-Ula declaration in January 2021.
claimPost-Arab Spring regional competition involved a rivalry between Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Egypt against Türkiye and Qatar, which included a 3-year boycott of Qatar by its neighbors.
perspectiveA new regional security doctrine should be developed by the principal Arab states most directly affected by current disorder—specifically the GCC countries, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, and Egypt—working in coordination with Türkiye.
perspectiveA viable regional pact should include an agenda for energy interconnection, reconstruction finance for the Levant, and trade integration linking the Gulf to Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Egypt, and Türkiye.
claimRegional political dynamics are currently characterized by Saudi-Turkish distrust, relatively recent Egyptian-Turkish normalization, acute Saudi-Emirati rivalry, the fragility of Syria, the weakness of the Lebanese state, and internal rivalries within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
accountTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's 2024 visit to Egypt marked the end of a decade of estrangement between the two nations.
accountIn November 2025, the Turkish and Egyptian foreign ministers issued a joint statement institutionalizing strategic coordination.
The International Implications of the Russo-Ukrainian War link.springer.com 9 facts
measurementEgypt's wheat imports decreased in 2022, while the country increased its reliance on Russian wheat, according to Reuters data from December 2022.
measurementEgypt sources nearly 85% of its wheat from Russia and Ukraine, making it vulnerable to food security challenges caused by the war.
claimAl-Monitor reported in March 2022 that Egypt is attempting to maintain a neutral position between the United States and Russia while the war in Ukraine continues.
claimThe Russo-Ukrainian War has interrupted the supply of vital commodities including wheat, corn, and sunflower oil, leading to soaring food prices and increased food insecurity in countries such as Yemen, Lebanon, and Egypt.
claimCountries including Yemen, Lebanon, and Egypt have faced soaring food prices and heightened food insecurity due to the Russo-Ukrainian War's interruption of the supply of commodities such as wheat, corn, and sunflower oil.
measurementBy early 2023, wheat prices in Egypt had risen by over 50%, which forced the Egyptian government to introduce bread subsidies to prevent mass food insecurity.
claimRising food prices and inflation in 2022 and 2023 exacerbated tensions between the Egyptian government and political opposition, leading to increased polarization in Egyptian politics.
measurementEgypt sources nearly 85% of its wheat from Russia and Ukraine.
measurementEgypt experienced a decrease in total wheat imports in 2022, while simultaneously increasing its reliance on Russian wheat supplies.
Monday Briefing: Israel-Hamas war: Conflict scenarios, ... mei.edu Oct 16, 2023 7 facts
claimEgypt is preparing to manage a potential flow of refugees from the Gaza Strip.
claimRelief supplies are arriving in Egypt’s Sinai region as the United States attempts to establish humanitarian corridors for Gaza.
claimSeveral Arab countries, including Egypt and Saudi Arabia, have called for a de-escalation between Israel and Hamas, a position the Biden administration has avoided.
claimEgypt is hesitant to establish a humanitarian corridor for Palestinian refugees due to concerns that it might trigger a new wave of permanent displacement, similar to the 1948 Nakba, given that Lebanon and Jordan already host over 1 million and 3 million refugees, respectively.
claimNegotiations are underway for safe passage for foreign nationals from Gaza to Egypt and for a humanitarian corridor from Egypt to Gaza to allow the flow of basic supplies, including aid arriving from Turkey via the al-Arish airport.
claimEgypt and Jordan are seeking assurances that aid convoys entering Gaza will not be targeted by military forces.
accountRelief supplies for Gaza are being delivered via aid flights to Egypt's Sinai Peninsula.
The crises in the Middle East: reshaping the region's geopolitical ... link.springer.com Jan 9, 2025 5 facts
claimRussia's regional actions extend beyond Syria to include partnerships with Egypt, Iraq, and Gulf states.
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.
claimTurkey and Egypt are regional powers seeking to increase their influence in the arena of geopolitical and geostrategic rivalry.
referenceAnoop Kumar Gupta authored the article 'Moscow and the Egyptian-Israeli camp David accords', published in Israel Affairs in 2023, volume 29, issue 2, pages 281–289.
The Persian Gulf TV War by Douglas Kellner (http://www.gseis.ucla ... pages.gseis.ucla.edu 5 facts
accountEgypt's President Hosni Mubarak issued a statement condemning Iraq and engineered an Arab League condemnation of Iraq, which effectively subverted the planned Arab mini-summit.
accountJohn Kelly of the U.S. State Department sent a note to Egypt threatening the loss of foreign aid unless Egypt condemned the Iraqi invasion and supported the U.S. position at the Arab League meeting in Cairo.
accountEmery (1991) cites a hand-scrawled note from the Emir of Kuwait to the Crown Prince of Kuwait, advising the Crown Prince not to listen to requests for Arab solidarity from Saudi Arabia or Iraq, nor to submit to Iraqi threats, citing advice from 'friends in Washington, London and Egypt.' The note concluded with the statement: 'We are stronger than they think.'
accountDick Cheney secured a multibillion-dollar arms contract with Saudi Arabia during his initial meeting with the Saudis, followed by new arms deals with Egypt, Syria, Turkey, and Bahrain.
accountIraq canceled the mini-summit scheduled for August 4, 1990, in Jeddah because Egypt successfully passed a resolution condemning the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait at an Arab League meeting in Cairo on August 3, 1990.
The Geopolitics of the Russian-Ukrainian War: Implications for Africa ... eu-opensci.org Aug 3, 2024 5 facts
claimSouth Africa, Egypt, and Nigeria should develop new political and economic policies to produce food domestically to mitigate the political and economic fallout from the war in Ukraine.
claimSouth Africa, Nigeria, and Egypt, which possess the most developed economies in Africa, are likely to be the most impacted by the prolonged Russia-Ukraine crisis if it is not settled quickly.
measurementEgypt, Sudan, Nigeria, Tanzania, Algeria, Kenya, and South Africa imported agricultural goods from Russia worth $4 billion in 2020.
claimCote d’Ivoire, Gabon, Libya, Chad, Egypt, Mauritania, Rwanda, and Somalia are classified as hybrid and non-democratic countries that are close allies of the West, sharing military bases and participating in joint military operations against jihadists in Africa.
claimAlthough Egypt, Nigeria, and South Africa have declared neutral positions regarding the Russia-Ukraine war, this stance represents a setback for Russia, which views South Africa as a crucial friend in Africa.
Nuclear energy's role in global decarbonization efforts catf.us Jan 20, 2023 3 facts
claimThe Clean Air Task Force (CATF) hosted a 'Zero-Carbon Future' pavilion at the COP27 conference in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, to discuss the role of nuclear energy in meeting global energy demands and decarbonization.
claimThe Clean Air Task Force hosted a 'Zero-Carbon Future' pavilion at COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, to discuss the role of nuclear energy in meeting global energy demands as a carbon-free, 24/7 available energy source.
claimNuclear energy was a central topic of discussion at the COP27 climate conference in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, where world leaders discussed its role in addressing the global energy crisis and decarbonization.
A Consensus Proposal for Nutritional Indicators to Assess ... - Frontiers frontiersin.org 2 facts
measurementThe rate of stunting among children less than 5 years of age in several Mediterranean countries is: 18% in Algeria, 21% in Egypt, 12% in Lebanon, 24% in Morocco, 12% in Tunisia, and 16% in Turkey.
measurementReported rates for overweight and obesity range from 45.5% and 16.0% in Algeria to 67.9% and 33.1% in Egypt.
Iran at a Historical Crossroads - E-International Relations e-ir.info Mar 25, 2025 2 facts
accountAnwar Sadat, succeeding Gamal Abdel Nasser, shifted Egypt's policy by expelling Soviet advisors, making peace with Israel in 1979, and prioritizing the Egyptian economy.
accountGamal Abdel Nasser led an ideological regional movement based on pan-Arabism and engaged in proxy wars, such as deploying Egyptian troops to Yemen in the 1960s.
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referenceEgypt's Vision 2030 sustainable development strategy emphasizes the optimal domestic use of energy resources and the diversification of the energy supply mix to incorporate renewable energy for power generation.
referenceThe International Renewable Energy Agency's 'Renewable Energy Outlook: Egypt' (2018) outlines strategies, policies, and a vision plan through 2030 for Egypt's transition to renewable energy, while addressing challenges related to policy, institutions, markets, and skills.
Iran's Islamist Proxies in the Middle East - Wilson Center wilsoncenter.org Sep 12, 2023 2 facts
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claimClose ties between United States intelligence and Egypt's General Intelligence Directorate (GID) proved problematic when President Gamal Abdel Nasser sought closer relations with the Soviet Union.
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.
How the war in Ukraine changed Russia's global standing | Brookings brookings.edu Apr 2, 2025 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 and Middle East conflict impacts global economy - Deloitte deloitte.com Mar 18, 2026 1 fact
claimPakistan, Egypt, and Vietnam have raised fuel prices and implemented energy-saving measures in response to energy supply constraints.
Iran War: Kinetic, Cyber, Electronic and Psychological Warfare ... resecurity.com Mar 17, 2026 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 Dec 10, 2024 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.
Managed Stability or Systemic Reform: Iran's Options After the 12 ... valdaiclub.com Dec 1, 2025 1 fact
claimThe rise in Iranian nationalism coincides with similar trends in Egypt, Iraq, Morocco, and Saudi Arabia.
Psychoactive plants in ancient Greece - Neurosciences and History nah.sen.es 1 fact
claimThe substance known as Nepenthe, described by Homer in the Odyssey, was likely an opium-based preparation introduced to the Greeks via Egypt.
Dietary diversity insufficiently explains differences in prevalence of ... journals.plos.org 1 fact
referenceMaternal vitamin A deficiency during pregnancy is related to maternal and neonatal hemoglobin concentrations among poor Egyptian families.
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referenceEL-Shimy [14] determined that the percentage of power load and the number of battery replacements significantly impact the selection of optimal dimensions for a self-sufficient photovoltaic system in a 10-MW grid-connected power plant, with Egypt identified as a viable site for large-scale power generation.
Fact Sheet: USTR Initiates 60 Section 301 Investigations Relating to ... ustr.gov 1 fact
claimThe Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has initiated Section 301 investigations into 60 specific economies: Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Australia, The Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China (People’s Republic of), Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, European Union, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Hong Kong (China), India, Indonesia, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Libya, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Türkiye, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Venezuela, and Vietnam.
History of the Central Intelligence Agency - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org 1 fact
claimThe failed CIA operation in Syria strengthened ties between Syria and Egypt, contributed to the establishment of the United Arab Republic, and negatively impacted U.S. relations in the region.
Global dietary quality in 185 countries from 1990 to 2018 show wide ... nature.com Sep 19, 2022 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).
USTR Initiates 60 Section 301 Investigations Relating to Failures to ... ustr.gov Mar 12, 2026 1 fact
claimThe 60 US trade partners subject to the USTR Section 301 investigations regarding forced labor include Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, the European Union, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Libya, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Peru, the Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, Uruguay, Venezuela, and Vietnam.
Exploring “lucid sleep” and altered states of consciousness using ... philosophymindscience.org Jan 7, 2025 1 fact
referenceB. Jalal and D. E. Hinton published a study titled 'Rates and characteristics of sleep paralysis in the general population of denmark and egypt' in the journal 'Culture, Medicine and Psychiatry' in 2013.
Medicinal plants and human health: a comprehensive review of ... link.springer.com Nov 5, 2025 1 fact
claimEarly civilizations in ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia recognized the therapeutic potential of plants and incorporated them into medical practices for treating various ailments around 10,000 BC.
Cross-cultural similarities and variations in parent-child value ... nature.com Nov 26, 2025 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%).
Global perspectives on energy technology assessment and ... link.springer.com Oct 30, 2025 1 fact
referenceAliyu A.K., Modu B., and Tan C.W. (2018) reviewed renewable energy development in Africa, specifically focusing on South Africa, Egypt, and Nigeria.
Energy asset stranding in resource-rich developing countries and ... frontiersin.org Jun 10, 2024 1 fact
referenceClimate Action Tracker published a technical report in 2022 titled 'Climate Governance: An Assessment of the Government's Ability and Readiness to Transform Egypt Into a Zero Emissions Society'.
Ethnobotanical and Food Composition Monographs of Selected ... ouci.dntb.gov.ua 1 fact
referenceSaleh et al. (1977) analyzed the vitamin content of fruits and vegetables commonly used in Egypt.
Power Transition in the Middle East: The Intersection of US Global ... populismstudies.org Mar 15, 2026 1 fact
claimThe tenth Egypt-Cyprus-Greece Trilateral Summit took place in Cairo on January 8, 2025.
Comprehensive Overview on the Present State and Evolution of ... link.springer.com Aug 9, 2024 1 fact
referenceHe et al. assessed flood risks resulting from global warming in Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, China, India, and Brazil by using a uniform set of models that incorporated climate scenarios, initial and future periods, and hazard metrics.
Realist Review on Just Transition Towards Low Emission, Climate ... link.springer.com Jan 5, 2026 1 fact
claimIndonesia and Egypt utilized cash transfers to support fossil fuel subsidy reform.
Iran's Global Posture Hides Domestic Insecurities carnegieendowment.org Mar 21, 2024 1 fact
claimAs of 2024, Iran is a member of BRICS, alongside Egypt, Ethiopia, and the United Arab Emirates.
USTR Launches Broad Section 301 Investigations Into Excess ... dwt.com 2 days ago 1 fact
claimThe countries targeted for review in the Section 301 investigation are Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Australia, the Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, the EU, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Libya, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Peru, the Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, Uruguay, Venezuela, and Vietnam.
Medicinal plants meet modern biodiversity science - OUCI ouci.dntb.gov.ua 1 fact
referenceKaky et al. use species distribution models to assess the importance of Egypt's protected areas for the conservation of medicinal plants in the article 'Using species distribution models to assess the importance of Egypt's protected areas for the conservation of medicinal plants'.
Comparable Ages for the Independent Origins of Electrogenesis in ... journals.plos.org 1 fact
claimThe fossil record of the Mormyroidea is limited to teeth of †Gymnarchus sp. from the late Eocene (37 Mya) in Egypt and remains of †Hyperopisus sp. from the Plio-Pleistocene (more recent than 5.3 Mya) in Lake Edward and the Semliki River in Congo.
Sustainable Energy Transition for Renewable and Low Carbon Grid ... frontiersin.org Mar 23, 2022 1 fact
referenceMostafa M. (2014) wrote a master's thesis titled 'Challenges to Energy Transition in Egypt: A Study of Wind and Solar Sectors' at the University of Potsdam.