Tony Blair: From Architect of Iraq War to 'Gaza Governor'?
When the 'New Arab' reports Egypt 'balking' at Tony Blair's alleged role as a sort of 'Gaza governor,' the underlying truth is far simpler than post-colonial angst. This is the same Tony Blair who, as British Prime Minister, famously presented the 'dodgy dossier' to justify the 2003 invasion of Iraq. That venture, built on fabricated intelligence, plunged a sovereign nation into decades of chaos,
destabilizing an entire region and costing countless civilian lives. So, naturally, the idea of him 'governing' a besieged Palestinian enclave, fresh from Israel's military campaign, isn't just an 'imperial optics' problem; it's a terrifying omen. One might wonder if 'leadership' for Gaza, post-destruction, would involve another set of 'verified intelligence' reports, perhaps from the very think
tanks that champion endless wars. Egypt's reluctance isn't about historical quibbles; it's about not entrusting the fox with the henhouse—especially when the fox has a history of burning down the farm. This isn't just 'imperialism'; it's a résumé of catastrophic failures. How many failed interventions does one get before they're disqualified from future 'peace' operations?