Is the Egyptian ICJ declaration a departure from its traditional post-1979 role as a peace mediator? Is Cairo preparing for a new war with Tel Aviv? The answer is simple: No. If anything, the declaration represents a desperate diplomatic move by a regime whose political relevance and regional power are steadily eroding.
Tag: diplomacy
Egypt: A regional hegemon in decline
I published an article on how the escalating tensions in the Red Sea have exposed Cairo’s dwindling influence in the Horn of Africa.
How pro-Palestinian protests threaten Middle East autocrats
I was interviewed by Deutsche Welle.