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This was the initial reason, after all, why Britain had a foot on Egypt, until the early 20th century by
putting a lot of effort in it. In addition to all of the above, we need to take under consideration that
Egypt is also an oil-producing country making it a significant factor, in today’s world of "Energy Chess
Game"
This prologue is important for the reader to understand the significance of the latest news, presenting
Egypt as a country in a constant reform, which convicted Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist
organization and also in the process of making weapon deals with US and Russia. Today's regime
although supporting that Egypt is a Muslim country, seems to take a turn towards Europe, West and
Russia avoiding and rejecting at the same time, limitations presented by the radical Islamic movement
of Shi’ites in the country.
Country of Egypt by developing these
circumstances (as they are forming) , will
be considered as a significant power and
factor at the area, especially by taking
under consideration that it is the only
country that has a peaceful relation with
Israel, today (more than others at Middle
East). Egypt is also under procedures of
strengthening its army with signed deals
of submarines/ships by Germany and
France, helicopters by US and MIG planes
by Russia. A country that soon will have
a population of close to 85 million people
in 2014, building a strong army and the
ability to influence (a lot! ) oil routes ,
commerce and of course the expansion of
Islam to North Africa or/and even further.
Egypt is also closing deals with Turkey, China and Greece in order to strengthen its presence by
forming treaties with closest nations at “surrounding” area (not just at Middle East).
It won’t be long enough where Egypt will
attract attention, again, by many "strong
players" of the geopolitical game.
Especially if Egypt’s regime will try to
make a strong stand for country's
interests against others who want
something else. After all, Sunnis of Egypt
have a long recorded history on claiming
and fighting in a smart way for their
national interest, despite uneven odds
(Cairo riots against superpower Britain of
19th - 20th Century).
So …Will a strong Egypt be able
enough to influence things at Middle
East? In short? Very much! A country
with a strong control over water routes
and a significant presence at the League
of Nations, while being able to adjust oil
prices of its’ own, is not something that should go without notice. Stratfor report in 2013 was referring
to such a case of where Egypt could be leading the Islamic world once more and maybe change the
North Africa Status quo.
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