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Henry A. Kissinger

You can't make war in the Middle East without Egypt and you can't make peace without Syria.

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Henry Kissinger means that Egypt is essential for any military conflict in the Middle East because of its strategic location and influence, while Syria is crucial for achieving peace due to its political role and alliances. Without involving both countries, efforts to either wage war or establish peace in the region will likely fail.

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