Egypt is preparing to back Saudi Arabia in its conflict with Yemen's Houthis. President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi has urged parliament to authorize overseas troop deployments, saying Cairo stands ready to defend its interests. With insights from journalist and author Hugh Miles.

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Chapters:

0:00 Egypt’s pledge to Saudi Arabia
1:15 Political context of the move
2:43 Motivations for intervention
4:16 Nature of military support
5:32 Regional conflict implications
7:05 Saudi military vulnerabilities

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