Field Marshal Abdel Aziz el - Sisi has resigned from Egypt 's armed forces to run for president . Khalil al - Anani says el - Sisi 's bid reflects the military 's desire to consolidate power . Egypt 's Gulf allies have poured money into Egypt and view el - Sisi as a savior , he writes . The West misguidedly believes he will bring prosperity -- when he will create insecurity , al - Anani says .
Field Marshal Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has resigned from Egypt 's armed forces to run for president . Khalil al-Anani says el-Sisi 's bid demonstrates the military 's desire to consolidate power . Egypt 's Gulf allies have poured money into Egypt and view el-Sisi as a savior , he writes . The West misguidedly thinks he will bring stability -- when he will create insecurity , al-Anani says .