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Egypt involvement in Yemen 'may actually weaken Cairo's regional role', expert says

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An expert argues that Egypt's delay in authorizing military support for Saudi Arabia may weaken Cairo's regional influence. This decision occurred after an emergency session ended without a decision, with Dr. May Darwich suggesting the operation lacks clear objectives or an exit strategy.

Key points

• Egypt's parliament delayed a debate on President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's request to authorize military support for Saudi Arabia until next week.
• Dr. May Darwich, Associate Professor in International Relations at the University of Birmingham, stated that the operation lacks objectives or an exit strategy.

Context

Dr. May Darwich, Associate Professor in International Relations of the Middle East at the University of Birmingham, spoke with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney regarding Egypt's decision to delay authorizing military support for Saudi Arabia.

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