Countries Bordering Egypt

Can you name all the countries that are generally considered to be part of the Middle East?

It's election day and you are representing the Lime Green Party of America. Name any state to grab its electoral votes and defeat the hated Periwinkle party.

For each selected category, name any of the countries that ranks higher than Egypt.

Start by naming any country that France borders. Then name any country that borders any of those countries. Then keep going until there are no more countries left to name.