However, at its core, this proposal raises fundamental questions that go to the heart of economic national security and the very independence of the Central Bank. Furthermore, the Suez Canal is a sovereign entity governed by a unique set of laws. Any disruption in global shipping would directly impact the bank’s financial position, potentially undermining the currency’s strength during international crises. Traditionally, a central bank’s assets should remain in gold, cash, and readily marketable international securities rather than fixed infrastructure that cannot be easily liquidated. Protecting the Suez Canal and the Central Bank requires each to remain on its own independent track.
