Ben-Gurion Canal: A Study of its Economic Feasibility and Implications for the Egyptian Economy | ||
| L' Egypte Contemporaine | ||
| Article 8, Volume 116, Issue 559 - Serial Number 3, July 2025, Pages 7-42 PDF (249.43 K) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/espesl.2025.395186.1154 | ||
| Author | ||
| Zeinab Tawfik El Sayed Elewa* | ||
| Professor of Economics at faculty of Economic and Political Science- Future University in Egypt (FUE). | ||
| Abstract | ||
| This research explores the Ben-Gurion Canal project, through which Israel seeks to create an alternative sea route to the Suez Canal, linking the Red Sea and the Mediterranean Sea via the Negev Desert. The research examines the economic feasibility, geopolitical motivations, and potential impacts of the project on the Egyptian economy, particularly given the strategic and economic importance of the Suez Canal as a major international shipping route. The research adopts a multidimensional analytical approach encompassing geographical, economic, environmental, and legal criteria, and assesses the feasibility of the Israeli project considering the technical, political, and financial challenges. Furthermore, the research compares the two canals in terms of capacity, transit time, and cost, while analyzing the potential impacts on Suez Canal revenues and the Egyptian national economy should the project be implemented. Considering these challenges, the study presents various policy scenarios and recommendations aimed at protecting Egyptian interests, including developing the Suez Canal, expanding the economic zone, and enhancing regional and international cooperation. The research concludes with strategic recommendations for addressing potential threats and diversifying Egypt's sources of national income. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Suez Canal; Ben Gurion Canal; strategic waterways; maritime sovereignty | ||
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