{"id":13795,"date":"2026-03-27T19:06:14","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T17:06:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hossambadrawi.com\/en\/?p=13795"},"modified":"2026-03-30T19:09:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T17:09:13","slug":"hossam-badrawi-writes-for-al-hurriya-about-egypt-the-gulf-and-what-is-not-said-clearly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hossambadrawi.com\/en\/hossam-badrawi-writes-for-al-hurriya-about-egypt-the-gulf-and-what-is-not-said-clearly\/","title":{"rendered":"Hossam Badrawi writes for Al-Hurriya: About Egypt, the Gulf, and What Is Not Said Clearly"},"content":{"rendered":"

In moments of tension, some voices tend to oversimplify matters to the point of distortion. Complex relationships are reduced to ready-made accusations, and the positions of states are compressed into words like: \u201cbetrayal,\u201d \u201cgloating,\u201d and \u201cabandonment.\u201d<\/p>\n

At that point, the discussion is no longer a difference of opinion, but rather a confusion \u2014 sometimes, in my view, intentional \u2014 between emotion and anger.<\/p>\n

First: Egypt Is Not Governed by Emotions<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Egypt, with its history and weight, does not base its decisions on reactions, nor does it enter conflicts to satisfy feelings\u2014whatever they may be.<\/p>\n

It is neither wise nor responsible to demand that a country of Egypt\u2019s size declare an open confrontation with a major regional power like Iran, while the entire region is living on the edge of a delicate balance.<\/p>\n

Wars are not statements, nor are they managed by the logic of \u201cproving positions.\u201d They are governed by national security calculations, the price of which is blood\u2026 not words.<\/p>\n

Second: Questions That Must Be Honestly Asked Before Making Accusations<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

There are fundamental questions that deserve answers:<\/p>\n

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  1. Have the countries that are now calling for strong positions responded to Egypt\u2019s repeated calls to establish a joint Arab military force?<\/li>\n
  2. Has there been real work toward building an independent Arab defense system, or has reliance remained on external security arrangements?<\/li>\n
  3. Can we ignore the presence of foreign military bases in the region and their role in complicating the situation, then demand others pay the price of these complications?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    These are not accusations\u2026 but facts that must be considered in any serious discussion.<\/p>\n

    Third: Independence Is Not Partial<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

    It is illogical to demand that Egypt take military action while, in some countries, security decisions are tied\u2014 to varying degrees\u2014 to international arrangements with major powers in which Egypt is not a party.<\/p>\n

    Strategic independence cannot be selective: either decisions of war and peace come from within, or the equation remains more complex than what is presented in the media.<\/p>\n

    Fourth: Calling for Open Confrontation with Iran Is Not Necessarily Strength<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

    Such calls may, in some cases, represent a dangerous oversimplification of reality.<\/p>\n

    Even the countries in whose name confrontation slogans are raised do not close all doors, nor do they approach the future with absolute severance. Here, Egypt\u2019s role appears differently\u2014not as a party in conflict, but as a country that, by virtue of its position and history, can serve as a bridge or mediator at a time when the region needs a balancing mind\u2026 not a louder voice.<\/p>\n

    Fifth: Brotherhood Does Not Mean Subordination<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

    The relationship between Egypt and the Gulf states is a genuine historical brotherhood, tested over time. There were periods when wealth was absent and Egypt was the support, and after 2011, when Egypt needed support, the Gulf stood by it.<\/p>\n

    But brotherhood does not mean that one country acts under another\u2019s dictates, nor that it engages in battles it does not see as strategically worthwhile.<\/p>\n

    Differences in judgment do not mean hostility, nor do they justify discourse that exceeds the bounds of decency or logic.<\/p>\n

    Conclusion<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

    It is not wise to call for war, then blame others for not engaging in it.<\/p>\n

    Nor is it fair to ignore the complexities of reality and reduce positions to emotional accusations.<\/p>\n

    Egypt does not posture\u2026 nor does it drift.<\/p>\n

    It calculates its steps and understands that true strength lies not in rushing into conflict, but in correctly assessing the moment.<\/p>\n

    I believe that Egypt, through its political leadership, is acting wisely in this tense environment, and that the president\u2019s swift visits to Gulf countries contribute to extinguishing unnecessary escalation that may even be intentional.<\/p>\n

    In a region full of tension, the most rational role may not be to ignite the fire\u2026 but to prevent its spread.<\/p>\n

    The test is not only in stopping ballistic missiles targeting U.S. bases in the Gulf, but also in neutralizing the \u201cmissiles\u201d launched by some from within\u2014those aimed at the foundations of trust between Egypt and its Arab partners.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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He is the former head of the Gynecology Department, Faculty of Medicine Cairo University. He conducted his post graduate studies from 1979 till 1981 in the United States. He was elected as a member of the Egyptian Parliament and chairman of the Education and Scientific Research Committee in the Parliament from 2000 till 2005. As a politician, Dr. Hossam Badrawi was known for his independent stances. His integrity won the consensus of all people from various political trends. During the era of former president Hosni Mubarak he was called The Rationalist in the National Democratic Party NDP because his political calls and demands were consistent to a great extent with calls for political and democratic reform in Egypt. He was against extending the state of emergency and objected to the National Democratic Party's unilateral constitutional amendments during the January 25, 2011 revolution. 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He considered deposed president Mohamed Morsi's decision to bring back the People's Assembly as a reinforcement of the US-supported dictatorship. He was among the first to denounce the incursion of Morsi's authority over the judicial authority, condemning the Brotherhood militias' blockade of the Supreme Constitutional Court. 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