tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3012147012497511867.post8264915018444162912..comments2023-10-29T00:25:18.393-07:00Comments on Jonathan Wright: Future of Egyptian foreign policyJonathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10026403603195204802noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3012147012497511867.post-33680238702403539142011-02-21T11:11:15.664-08:002011-02-21T11:11:15.664-08:00Again, thank you for such excellent reporting and ...Again, thank you for such excellent reporting and analysis.<br /><br />When it comes to the future foreign policy of Egypt, I think it is helpful to look to Turkey.<br /><br />After the AKP came to power, their foreign policy shifted gradually - indeed, it is still in the making.<br /><br />A democratic Egypt will probably follow a similar course - gradually shifting towards a position in many ways similar to that of Turkey:<br />- Critical towards Israeli policies in the West Bank and Gaza.<br />-Willing to trade its relation with the US for regional credibility, peace and stability.<br />- Develop both assertiveness and capacity to play the role as a regional power.<br /><br />This will be gradually, but I guess we will see clear signs during the first Parliamentary period. Say, we may see significant easing of the Gaza blockade within a couple of years, and clear messages from most politicians regarding Israel as the second elections are coming in some 5 years time.Tord Steirohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13455784648908243259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3012147012497511867.post-46917131596358672022011-02-20T12:31:03.171-08:002011-02-20T12:31:03.171-08:00Let me know if you'd like to get together some...Let me know if you'd like to get together someday.<br /><br />Best wishes,<br /><br />Ellis (Nisralnasr)Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12993502605173919663noreply@blogger.com