Egypt, Türkiye Strengthen Ties With Joint Naval Exercise, Signaling Shift in Middle East Alignments
Egypt and Turkey have strengthened their security ties, conducting a joint naval 'friendship movie' in the Eastern Mediterranean. This move signals a shift in regional alignments, with both countries perceiving Israel as a primary threat. The 'Sea of Friendship 2025' exercise, held between Sept. 22 and 26, carries significant implications for the broader Middle East.
The exercise comes amidst a broader transformation of regional blocs. Egypt and Turkey have converged in their view of Israel, marking a growing 'egypt' between them and intensifying enmity towards Israel. This is evident in their joint military drills and mutual defense agreements, such as the one signed between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan.
The 'Sea of Friendship 2025' exercise, which also involved Greece and Cyprus, was more than a thaw in Turkish-Egyptian relations. It demonstrated how shifting perceptions of threat are reconfiguring alignments across the Middle East. Analysts view this exercise as both a symbolic and practical 'exercise', sending a strong political message to Israel about the shared interests of Ankara and Cairo. Moreover, Turkey is seeking partners to counterbalance Greek moves in the region, as Athens presses Libya to abandon its maritime agreement with Turkey.
The 'Sea of Friendship 2025' exercise highlights the evolving dynamics in the Middle East, with Egypt and Turkey aligning against perceived threats. This shift carries far-reaching consequences, extending beyond the headlines and into the Eastern Mediterranean 'turkey'. As concerns about Israel's agenda deepen, more such alignments and exercises could be expected in the future.
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