With the absence of any coherent economic policy , el-Sisi 's presidency would n't be able to soothe the fears of many needy Egyptians who view him as a new Gamal Abdel Nasser . 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 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 .