When Egypt Wakes Up: Why the World Gets Uneasy A closer look at interests, fear, and Western double standards

 

Introduction

Why is Egypt—when merely trying to stand on its feet—met with suspicion, hostility, or silence from major Western outlets? Why does every move toward self-reliance, regional influence, or military autonomy suddenly trigger concerns about "authoritarianism" or "human rights"?

To understand the roots of this reaction, we must revisit the relationship between Egypt and the colonial mind. Because when Egypt wakes up, the old balance of power gets disturbed.

A Colonial Hangover: England and the Unspoken Anxiety

The British occupation of Egypt (1882–1956) wasn’t just about geography. It was about controlling the heart of the Arab world, the Suez Canal, and what Churchill once referred to as "the key to the East."

Even after the official withdrawal, the strategic doctrine remained: "Never allow Egypt to rise without Western oversight."

This anxiety resurfaces every time Egypt shows signs of strategic independence—whether through military procurement beyond Western control, regional mediation, or building its own industrial base.

Double Standards in Full View

Compare how Western media deals with:

Israel: A country that engages in military operations across borders, maintains a decades-long occupation, and faces numerous human rights reports—yet is almost always shielded from real scrutiny.

Egypt: A state that secures its borders, rebuilds infrastructure, and attempts to de-radicalize society—yet is often portrayed as "repressive."

The same voices that demand Egypt open its prisons are silent about Guantanamo Bay. The same think tanks that warn of Egypt’s "militarization" celebrate arms sales to other regimes.

Why? Because the issue is not democracy. It’s control.

The Fear of a Sovereign Egypt

When Egypt leads African mediation, speaks firmly on Gaza, or refuses dictated economic paths—it sends a signal: "We decide our fate."

And for some, this is the real threat. Not extremism. Not instability. But a stable, independent Egypt with memory, ambition, and regional gravity.

An Egypt that remembers its civilization roots. An Egypt that says no.

Conclusion: Not Victims, Not Saviors—Just Aware

This is not a call for confrontation. It is a statement of awareness.

Egypt is not asking for permission to exist. It’s simply walking toward what it once was—a nation awake, aware, and immune to manipulation.

That alone is enough to trigger alarm bells. Which is why… when Egypt wakes up, the world gets uneasy.

Key References

Mark Curtis – Secret Affairs: Britain’s Collusion with Radical Islam

Noam Chomsky – Media Control: The Spectacular Achievements of Propaganda

Human Rights Watch – Annual Country Reports

UN Resolutions on Occupied Territories (Israel/Palestine)

UK National Archives – Documents on Egypt 1950s–1970s

Guardian & BBC Investigations on Foreign Policy Bias

Chatham House – Egypt's Regional Role in a Changing Middle East