{"id":51143,"date":"2025-07-08T23:23:26","date_gmt":"2025-07-08T20:23:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sudanevents.com\/?p=51143"},"modified":"2025-07-08T23:23:26","modified_gmt":"2025-07-08T20:23:26","slug":"sudans-national-compass-between-gulf-support-and-egypts-firm-stand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sudanevents.com\/index.php\/2025\/07\/08\/sudans-national-compass-between-gulf-support-and-egypts-firm-stand\/","title":{"rendered":"Sudan\u2019s National Compass\u2026 Between Gulf Support and Egypt\u2019s Firm Stand"},"content":{"rendered":"

By: Omar Mohamed Othman<\/strong><\/p>\n

In times of war, positions multiply and calculations diversify \u2014 but some moves are not merely passing events; they are strong indicators of what lies ahead. Among such moves are Egypt\u2019s firm and unwavering support for Sudan and the diverse Gulf assistance \u2014 humanitarian and investment-based \u2014 now flowing in from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Kuwait.<\/p>\n

Egypt and Sudan\u2026 An Unshakable Relationship<\/p>\n

Egypt, as always, stands firmly beside Sudan. This time, its stance has been more explicit and assertive, far from mere diplomatic courtesies. Egypt has not only welcomed millions of Sudanese fleeing the horrors of war, but it has done so with dignity, without turning the humanitarian file into a political bargaining chip. This is a gesture that only a sisterly nation could offer \u2014 one that truly understands that Sudan\u2019s security is an integral part of its own national security.<\/p>\n

Beyond its political and humanitarian positions, Egypt is also well-positioned to play a major role in Sudan\u2019s reconstruction. In fact, it has already taken practical steps, such as its contribution to repairing bridges in Khartoum State \u2014 a clear signal of its early readiness to support post-war Sudan.<\/p>\n

The Gulf\u2026 Humanitarian Support and Investment Ambitions<\/p>\n

What stands out is the active Gulf presence. Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Kuwait have offered significant humanitarian aid since the onset of the war \u2014 through relief efforts and quiet diplomatic engagement. Today, Kuwait has openly announced its desire to invest in various sectors in Sudan.<\/p>\n

The Gulf does not knock on closed doors, nor does it invest in the unknown. This movement signals growing confidence that the war\u2019s end is near, and reflects genuine preparedness to engage in a phase of stability and reconstruction.<\/p>\n

Sudan Recalibrates Its Compass\u2026 Without Dependency<\/p>\n

This time, Sudan appears to be approaching its regional relationships with a new mindset. There is a clear desire to build partnerships based on mutual interest \u2014 not dependency. Respect in international relations is only granted to those who respect themselves first, and this is a historic opportunity to build a balanced foreign policy.<\/p>\n

Preparing the Domestic Front\u2026 A Collective Responsibility Led by the State<\/p>\n

No external efforts will succeed if the internal front is not prepared and cohesive. While the Sudanese Armed Forces lead the battle on the ground, they are also expected to help create the necessary environment for a civilian government to rebuild institutions and safeguard national sovereignty.<\/p>\n

The Sudanese police must return to the forefront to enforce security, uphold the law, and organize daily life.<\/p>\n

Likewise, the General Intelligence Service must protect economic security and confront any attempts to sabotage or manipulate the state\u2019s future.<\/p>\n

At the same time, civil and political forces must rise above their divisions and present a model of political harmony that reflects national awareness of the magnitude of the challenges. Investment requires political stability, justice, and good governance.<\/p>\n

Do These Developments Signal a Breakthrough?<\/p>\n

Yes. All these signs point toward an imminent political and military breakthrough. The army is making advances, and the state is regaining initiative. External actors are watching closely and preparing to engage \u2014 but they will not gamble unless they see genuine signs of stability.<\/p>\n

In Conclusion\u2026 This Is Our Opportunity, If We Seize It<\/p>\n

Sudan today stands before a rare opportunity to reposition itself. Support is available \u2014 but it must be managed through a national plan that protects Sudan\u2019s sovereignty and channels its resources in the nation\u2019s favor.<\/p>\n

What we need now is a clear vision, sincere will, and a commitment to putting Sudan first.
\nThe compass is slowly returning to the right direction \u2014 let us seize the opportunity\u2026 before it slips away again.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

By: Omar Mohamed Othman In times of war, positions multiply and calculations diversify \u2014 but some moves are not merely passing events; they are strong indicators of what lies ahead. Among such moves are Egypt\u2019s firm and unwavering support for Sudan and the diverse Gulf assistance \u2014 humanitarian and investment-based \u2014 now flowing in from …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":51144,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[19],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-51143","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-opinion"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sudanevents.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51143","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sudanevents.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sudanevents.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sudanevents.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sudanevents.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=51143"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/sudanevents.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51143\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":51145,"href":"https:\/\/sudanevents.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51143\/revisions\/51145"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sudanevents.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/51144"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sudanevents.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=51143"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sudanevents.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=51143"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sudanevents.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=51143"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}