In his analysis published in the Jerusalem Strategic Tribune, Col. (ret.) Dr. Eran Lerman recalls that Cairo is not just another regional actor, but a pillar of stability, balance and moderation. Under the leadership of President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi, Egypt is relying on the strength of the state, national stability and strategic realism in a region shaken by crises, from Gaza to the Red Sea. Alongside the United Arab Emirates and the United States, it can help shape a new regional order based on security, development and state sovereignty — but only under certain conditions…
Egypt: The Strategic Anchor of a New Middle East
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