The Institute for Security studies published on 2 February 2018 an analysis titled "Will Egypt-Ethiopia-Sudan Diplomacy Placate Other Nile Countries?" by Duncan E. Omondi Gumba, regional coordinator in Nairobi for the ENACT project.
The leaders of Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan recently met to discuss Nile water issues after weeks of frosty ties between Egypt and Sudan. The author concluded that any talks on this issue are doomed unless a basin-wide approach involving all 11 riparian states is followed.
Showing posts with label Halaib Triangle. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Halaib Triangle. Show all posts
Thursday, February 8, 2018
Thursday, February 1, 2018
Sudan-Egypt Tension
The Institute for Defense Analyses Africa Watch published on 1 February 2018 a brief analysis titled "January Was a Rocky Month for Egypt-Sudan Relations" by Sarah Graveline.
The author concluded that while Egypt and Sudan, which are dealing with several disputes, appear likely to be able to reduce tensions in the short term, it is unlikely they will agree on long-term solutions.
The author concluded that while Egypt and Sudan, which are dealing with several disputes, appear likely to be able to reduce tensions in the short term, it is unlikely they will agree on long-term solutions.
Friday, January 19, 2018
Turkey Extends Influence in Red Sea
The Middle East Institute posted on 17 January 2018 an analysis titled "Turkey's Move into the Red Sea Unsettles Egypt" by Theodore Karasik and Giorgio Cafiero.
Turkey seems to have convinced Sudan to give it military access to Suakin Island, south of Port Sudan, in the Red Sea. Egypt fears that Sudan, with a Turkish military presence on Suakin Island, could feel emboldened to make an aggressive move against the disputed Halaib triangle along the Sudan-Egypt border. Turkey's entry into the Red Sea raises new questions for Arab states with high stakes in the region.
Turkey seems to have convinced Sudan to give it military access to Suakin Island, south of Port Sudan, in the Red Sea. Egypt fears that Sudan, with a Turkish military presence on Suakin Island, could feel emboldened to make an aggressive move against the disputed Halaib triangle along the Sudan-Egypt border. Turkey's entry into the Red Sea raises new questions for Arab states with high stakes in the region.
Thursday, January 4, 2018
Turkey-Sudan Relations: A Turkish Military Base in the Red Sea?
Al-Monitor, a Washington-based media site with a focus on the Middle East, published on 3 January 2018 an article titled "Erdogan's Ottoman Dream Causes Storm in Red Sea" by Fehim Tastekin.
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan recently visited Sudan, where he signed 13 agreements. Those with a financial commitment reportedly are financed by Qatar, a current ally of Turkey. Turkey's aid agency, TIKA, is already working to restore relics of its Ottoman heritage on Sudan's Red Sea island of Suakin. President Erdogan reportedly asked Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir if Turkey could establish a military base at Suakin. If this were to happen, it would anger Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE while it would be welcomed by Iran and Qatar and possibly even Somalia and Ethiopia. In any event, it would change the political/security dynamic in the Red Sea region.
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan recently visited Sudan, where he signed 13 agreements. Those with a financial commitment reportedly are financed by Qatar, a current ally of Turkey. Turkey's aid agency, TIKA, is already working to restore relics of its Ottoman heritage on Sudan's Red Sea island of Suakin. President Erdogan reportedly asked Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir if Turkey could establish a military base at Suakin. If this were to happen, it would anger Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE while it would be welcomed by Iran and Qatar and possibly even Somalia and Ethiopia. In any event, it would change the political/security dynamic in the Red Sea region.
Thursday, June 15, 2017
Sudan and Egypt: Fraying Relations
The Institute for Security Studies (ISS) published on 9 June 2017 a commentary titled "Do Egypt and Sudan Have Anything in Common Anymore?" by Simon Allison, ISS consultant.
A number of differences are growing between Egypt and Sudan. This is good for Ethiopia but poses challenges for countries such as Saudi Arabia.
A number of differences are growing between Egypt and Sudan. This is good for Ethiopia but poses challenges for countries such as Saudi Arabia.
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
Egypt and Sudan's Escalating Border Dispute
Foreign Affairs published on 15 May 2017 an article titled "Egypt and Sudan's Escalating Border Dispute" by Maged Atef.
The author argues that Sudan's position over the disputed Sudan-Egyptian border's Halaib Triangle has improved because of Sudan's improved relations with Saudi Arabia and the United States. The dispute dates back to 1899 and periodically appears as a problem in Egyptian-Sudanese relations.
The author argues that Sudan's position over the disputed Sudan-Egyptian border's Halaib Triangle has improved because of Sudan's improved relations with Saudi Arabia and the United States. The dispute dates back to 1899 and periodically appears as a problem in Egyptian-Sudanese relations.
Monday, April 3, 2017
Sudan-Egypt Ties: Not All Is Well
Al-Monitor posed on 31 March 2017 an article titled "Despite Talk of Good Relations, Security Concerns Darken Egypt-Sudan Ties" by Ayah Aman.
The article identifies a series of security issues that complicate Sudan-Egypt relations and suggests that Sudan is moving closer to the Gulf States and Ethiopia on several important regional matters such as countering terrorism and the Nile waters.
The article identifies a series of security issues that complicate Sudan-Egypt relations and suggests that Sudan is moving closer to the Gulf States and Ethiopia on several important regional matters such as countering terrorism and the Nile waters.
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