| Category | 1. Centripetal Force | 2. Centrifugal Force |
| Economic |
1. Investments in the Suez Canal development and the construction of new canal expansions, such as the New Suez Canal project launched in 2014, aimed at increasing the canal's capacity to accommodate larger vessels and shorten transit times, attracting international shipping traffic and bolstering revenue for Egypt's economy.
2. Farms in the Nile Delta earn more than small rural farms in Upper Egypt, leading to economic gaps and tensions between regions.
| Social/Cultural |
Annual festivals along the Nile River celebrate its significance in Egyptian culture and history. Specifically, cultural events such as the Abu Simbel Sun Festival and the Nile River Festival, show Egypt's heritage and the historical significance of the Nile River, attracting tourists and such.
incidents of religious discrimination, violence, and persecution targeting religious minorities, such as attacks on Coptic Christians and sectarian clashes, fueled by extremist ideologies.
| Political |
1.National Unity Council: A council formed with representatives from various political parties, working together to address common challenges and promote national unity.
2. Regional autonomy or independence in areas such as the Sinai Peninsula or Upper Egypt, challenging national unity
| Environmental |
1.The national focus on preserving the Nile River, government-led conservation programs, such as the Nile River Basin Initiative and the National Water Resources Management Plan, that focus on the water quality, biodiversity, and ecosystem services
2. Pollution hotspots like the industrial zones of the Nile Delta, contribute to environmental degradation and health hazards, particularly affecting nearby communities and exacerbating regional environmental disparities.