russia is seeking support for its projects in the Suez Canal Economic Zone and for the construction of the El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant. These moves go far beyond purely commercial interests, yet are presented as proposals for \u201ceconomic cooperation.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u25ab\ufe0f The plan to create a \u201crussian industrial zone\u201d near the Suez Canal\u2014under which Egypt would provide land and preferential conditions\u2014would give the kremlin not just an economic site, but a long-term foothold in strategic proximity to the canal. moscow traditionally uses such zones to entrench political influence, bypass sanctions, and build partner dependence on russian supply chains.<\/p>\n
\u25ab\ufe0f At the same time, the El Dabaa NPP project under rosatom strengthens russia\u2019s influence in the energy sectors of the Mediterranean and North Africa. Nuclear energy projects create technological and financial dependence for decades, crowding out alternative energy solutions and standards in the region.<\/p>\n
russia uses economic and energy projects as tools of geopolitical influence. Expanding its presence in the Suez Canal zone is part of this strategy and signals moscow\u2019s intent to secure a foothold in critical hubs of global trade.<\/p>\n
The Center has previously reported that the kremlin systematically uses infrastructure and energy \u201cinvestments\u201d to expand its influence in Africa and the Middle East.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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