Abstract
Egypt has always been an active player in the Middle Eastern
affairs due to its strategic location, its Arab culture, its proximity with
important Gulf and Arab States and its traditional involvement in the oldest
Middle Eastern conflict i.e. Palestine issue. After Free Officer’s coup of 1952,
Egypt followed free foreign policy as per its national interests and
idiosyncrasies of its leadership. Nasser and his pan-Arab ideas were very
popular in Arab republics. However, Sadat’s decision of joining US bloc
gained Egypt some level of affinity with the Arab monarchs. With the rise of
Mubarak in power, Egypt completely fell into the Gulf alliance. Changing
Middle Eastern politics especially increasing influence of Iranian threat
enhanced Mubarak’s Egypt value in the eyes of the Gulf Arab States. Shorttermed Morsi government tended to generalize and liberalize Egyptian
external relations but his efforts were thwarted by the Gulf leaders with the
regime change and return of the dictatorial rule. Current government under
Al Sisi, is more inclined towards Gulf security than preserving Egyptian
integrity. The Gulf Arab countries have granted billions of dollars to Mubarak
and Al Sisi governments. In return these governments have assured the donor
states for their complete allegiance to their security.
Fehmida Abdul Sattar. (2020) Diplomacy At Service: Egypt And The Gulf Arab States Security, Journal of Political Science, Volume, Issue-1.
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