What Does Egypt’s Pledge to Support Saudi Arabia Mean for Regional Security and Yemen’s Future?

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi's announcement on Saturday that his country would take any measures necessary to protect and defend its Saudi brothers, "in accordance with the directives of King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman," has gained considerable momentum within the framework of the two countries' historic relations, with potentially significant implications for geopolitical developments in the region.


