Amiral Cihat Yaycı’dan ‘İsrail’ uyarısı: Mısır’da karşılaşırız

A new chapter is opening that could affect the balance of power in the Eastern Mediterranean and Africa. Relations between Turkey and Egypt are returning to a strategic footing after years of strained relations. At the beginning of the article, GZT Editor-in-Chief Doğukan Gezer asks the questions, and Retired Rear Admiral Cihat Yaycı, a faculty member at Topkapı University, explains the background of the process. Turkey and Egypt share the longest coastlines in the Eastern Mediterranean. During the period of strained relations, Cairo's collaborations with Greece, Israel, and the Greek Cypriot Administration created a situation that excluded Turkey from maritime jurisdiction areas and energy pipelines. However, contacts that began after 2023 changed this equation. The eight agreements signed in Cairo in February 2026 opened a new chapter in many areas. In particular, energy and LNG cooperation opened up discussions about the future of projects shaped around the EastMed pipeline. The signal of coordination instead of competition in Libya and the African arena directly affects regional balances. This rapprochement weakens the pressure line that the Israel-Greece-Cyprus trio is trying to establish in the Eastern Mediterranean, while bringing the Ankara-Cairo axis back to the center. This process, shaped by energy, defense, and geopolitics, is a harbinger of a new strategic era that concerns not only the two countries but also the future of the Eastern Mediterranean. 00:00 Introduction 00:34 Why have brotherly geographies remained distant? 02:42 What is Greece's relationship with Egypt? 03:10 How did the 6,443 square kilometer area disappear? 04:24 How have the balances changed in the Eastern Mediterranean? 06:14 Energy and LNG move: Is Turkey the only route? 07:00 Why did EastMed collapse? 08:24 What happened at the Cairo Summit? 09:35 In the Defense Industry 11:31 Is the Turkey-Egypt rivalry in Africa and Libya ending? 13:00 Will these developments affect the Gaza issue? Note: Our AI-generated voiceovers aim to emulate the original speaker but may not fully capture language nuances or intricacies despite our efforts for accuracy and quality. Join GZT to enjoy exclusive privileges: / @gzt Like the video! Subscribe for new videos: https://bit.ly/3oO5zRn Download our 'GZT' mobile app to receive news instantly on your phone! Editor's Account: • Editor's Account 10/ON: • 10/ON GZT Intelligence: • GZT Intelligence GZT Profile: • Profile Modern Armies: • Modern Armies Expert's Account: • Expert's Account Inventory: • Inventory East Turkestan: • What's Happening in East Turkestan? 🔎 CONTACT US: Website: https://www.gzt.com/ GZT App Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... GZT App iOS: https://apps.apple.com/tr/app/gzt/id1... GZT App Huawei: https://onelink.to/htmuff Instagram: /gzt Facebook: /gzt X (Twitter): /gztcom Tiktok: /gzt Threads: https://www.threads.net/@gzt WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va7E... Telegram: https://t.me/gztcom Hello, welcome to GZT, 'The Social Media of News'! You are on the YouTube channel of GZT, a unique example of digital journalism in Türkiye. On this channel, you can find exclusive content and interviews on current events. From history to politics, science to art, you can find content in every field. Don't forget to subscribe to our channel and follow us on other social media platforms! 1 new video every day 🙌 Thanks for watching!