The Nile Guard: Egypt-Sudan Joint Defense Analysis The Nile Guard: Analyzing the Strategic Depth of Egypt-Sudan Joint Defense By: Editorial Team Dec 2025 Share Tweet Chat The recent reaffirmation of the Joint Defense Agreement between Egypt and Sudan marks a pivotal moment in East African geopolitics. This partnership is a "Grand Strategy" designed to secure the Nile Basin and stabilize the Red Sea corridor. Strategic hubs: Khartoum & Blue Nile State. Operational Hubs: Blue Nile & Khartoum Two critical regions define this pact: Khartoum , the nerve center for command, and the Blue Nile State , the anchor for water security. Protecting these areas ensures the stability of the entire Nile flow. "The pact transforms water security from a dip...