Glenn Diesen - Greater Eurasia Podcast Ramzy Ezzeldin Ramzy: Historic Power Shifts Reshaping the Middle East
Nov 7, 2025
Ramzy Ezzeldin Ramzy, a former UN Assistant Secretary-General and Egyptian ambassador, dives into the shifting dynamics of the Middle East. He highlights how Israel's aggressive military actions destabilize the region, threatening national security in Egypt and Jordan. The discussion further explores Syria's complex situation, the competing interests of foreign powers, and Iran's nuclear ambitions. Ramzy also touches on the improving relations between Gulf states and Iran, showcasing a hope for future cooperation amid ongoing tensions.
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Israeli Policy Fuels Regional Destabilization
- Ramzy argues Israel's regional security push is highly destabilizing and fuels widespread pushback.
- He urges a balanced regional security system acknowledging Palestinian rights to restore long-term stability.
Displacing Palestinians Undermines Regional Security
- Ramzy says Israeli actions aim to displace Palestinians and weaken prospects for a Palestinian state.
- He warns Egyptian national security is affected and rejects accepting Palestinians into Egypt as a solution.
Syria Needs Inclusion And External Guardrails
- Ramzy describes Syria as fragile and hurt by repeated Israeli strikes that degraded its military capacity.
- He stresses Syria needs inclusive governance and external guardrails to avoid worse regional collapse.