The future of the Sinai Peninsula : security challenges and regional dynamics

Abstract

The Sinai Peninsula, a strategically significant landmass in Egypt, has been a region of considerable concern due to its security challenges and implications for regional stability. Recent developments and ongoing dynamics suggest that the future of the Sinai Peninsula will continue to shape the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East. The Sinai Peninsula has long been a region of strategic importance, with a complex history that has seen it transition from a buffer zone to a security hotspot. Recent developments have brought the idea of populating the Sinai Peninsula with people from Gaza into the spotlight. This proposed move has raised questions about how it could impact the region’s security dynamics, given the historical context and ongoing security challenges in the Sinai—considering the region’s complex geopolitical landscape. This article explores the evolving situation in the Sinai Peninsula, its historical context, security dilemmas, the potential consequences of such a population transfer and the possible path forward.