On March 29, 2015, in the city of Sharm El Sheikh, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Sisi proposed the formation of a joint Arab force during the 26th Arab leaders' summit. This plan is designed to "address challenges and safeguard Arab national security" and aims to strengthen military cooperation among Arab countries to respond to common threats.
Security Challenges and the Need for Cooperation
President Sisi emphasized that today's world faces unprecedented challenges and that Arab countries must unite to protect the security and stability of the region. According to him, the establishment of a joint military force could serve as an effective tool to combat terrorism and other security threats. Sisi also added that this joint force must be capable of responding quickly and assisting one another in crises.
This proposal has been welcomed by some Arab countries, while others have expressed doubts about its implementation. Concerns about how to coordinate between different forces and the existing political challenges in the region are among the issues that have always hindered the formation of such a force.
The Future of the Joint Arab Force
While more details about how this plan will be implemented are still unclear, it seems that this action could mark a turning point in Arab military cooperation. Given the unstable security situation in the Middle East and the emergence of terrorist groups, the necessity of forming such a force is increasingly felt. Meanwhile, countries must trust each other and act based on common interests.
In any case, Egypt's action can be seen as a serious effort to create a cohesive defense structure at the Arab level, which, if implemented, could have profound impacts on the region's security and political developments.
