Provide a current or historical geopolitical event related to their country
Provide an example of religious and economic conflict in your country.
Provide an example of neocolonialsm in your country if applicable.
List and describe the choke points that affect your country.
Geopolitical Event ( focuses on the political, economic, and social forces that clash and connect around the world ) :
Suez Canal Blockage (2021): The Ever Given, a large container ship, blocked the Suez Canal, a vital waterway connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea. This incident disrupted global trade for several days.
Religious and Economic Conflict:Â
Sectarian Tensions: Egypt has witnessed tensions between the majority Sunni Muslim population and the Coptic Christian minority. Instances of violence and discrimination have occurred over the years.
Economic Struggles: Egypt faces economic challenges, such as high youth unemployment rates and persistent income inequality, particularly evident in the prevalence of informal economic activities, regional disparities, and gender-based wage gaps.
Neocolonialism ( the indirect control of less-developed countries by developed countries) :
Economic Dependency: Egypt gets a lot of money from countries like the United States and big organizations like the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. Some people don't like this because they think it means these countries and groups can tell Egypt what to do with its money, almost like a new kind of economic control.
Choke Points (geographic locations where the flow of people and goods can be restricted and choked off in the event of a conflict) :
Suez Canal: One of the world's most crucial choke points, the Suez Canal is a strategic waterway for global trade, connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea. Any disruption in this canal can have significant implications for international shipping.
Bab el Mandeb: This strait connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean. It is a critical choke point for maritime trade, and any disturbance in this area can impact shipping routes.
Strait of Gibraltar: While not directly in Egypt, the Strait of Gibraltar is important for Egypt's trade as it connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Atlantic Ocean. Events in this choke point can affect maritime traffic to and from the Mediterranean.