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Sisi’s Weak Hand: Gaza, UNESCO, and the Militarisation of Egypt’s Economy

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Summary: the Gaza conflict exposed severe weaknesses in Cairo’s diplomacy and regional clout, exemplified by a dependence on Israeli permission for aid. This political decline is mirrored domestically by the military’s aggressive expansion into the economy, plummeting Suez Canal revenues, the appointment of a controversial figure to UNESCO, and the uncovering of mass graves in Sinai.

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