Monday October 1, 2012

I've Been Thinking:

The lines have been drawn in the Middle East. Countries are assuming their positions. Tensions are on the rise.

Mohammed Morsi, the new president of Egypt, visited Turkey yesterday. He made it very clear that Egypt and Turkey are united against Syria and for the Palestinians.

He said: "Our common goal is to support other people who are standing up against their administrations or regimes, to support Palestine and the Syrians in their efforts."

This statement by Morsi draws tensions between those who support the Assad regime - principally Iran - and those who support the rebellion.

Morsi was also underscoring tensions with Israel. In this case, by saying that they are united in support of Palestinians he means that Egypt and the Palestinians are united in their confrontation with and isolation of Israel.

All of this sets a tone. By making these statements Morsi is trying to re-position Egypt back into the role of regional leader.

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