Why Egypt and Jordan Can’t Afford to Hate Israel

Logosofia no Dia a Dia · Mar 12, 2026 · 31m

In this episode, we deconstruct the "cold peace" between Israel, Egypt, and Jordan, exploring why these decades-old agreements persist despite intense public hostility and the regional pressures of 2026. We dive into the "security glue" and "economic handcuffs"—specifically the critical dependencies on natural gas and water—that make walking away from these treaties a risk of total state collapse. From the standoff at the Philadelphia Corridor to the existential anxieties of the Jordan Valley, we examine how elite-level cooperation functions as a high-friction tool for regional survival. This…