The article deals with the determinants, foundations, principles, and priorities of Egypt’s foreign policy under President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. Based on geopolitics and cultural and historical heritage, in the field of public diplomacy of Egypt, a special place and role of the country is declared. The Islamic factor, the geographical position of the state, the features of its history, the colonial past and relations with such powers as the USA, the USSR / Russia, Great Britain, and France, the presence of the Suez Canal, and the problem of distributing the water resources of the Nile River are the determinants that predetermine the main directions of its foreign politicians. The basic principles of Egypt’s foreign policy are a traditional set of provisions, characteristic of many states, adjusted for the geopolitical situation and developmental features.

The geopolitical features of the ARE, its identity, and the tasks of ensuring national security necessitate the existence of various “circles” of national interests. The “Arab circle” includes a broader understanding of national security based on the security of its Arab and African periphery. The “African Circle” is determined by the desire to strengthen its relations with the countries of the continent in the economic and cultural fields, taking into account the special importance of the states of the Nile basin as the “strategic depth” of the ARE. The “Islamic circle” for Egypt means finding and working out solutions to the problems of the Islamic world, spreading the values of moderation and tolerance of Islam, and encouraging interfaith dialogue. The “Asian circle” includes strengthening relations with the leading Asian powers to become part of the coming “Asia Age”. The “European circle” concerns relations with the European Union. Within the framework of the “international circle”, Egypt’s relations with the leading world powers are being built.

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