Saudi Arabia Comes to the Rescue of the Egyptian Economy
Egypt’s economic struggles have allowed Saudi Arabia to increase its hold over a major geopolitical prize of waterborne trade: the Suez Canal.
Who is Really behind Giulio Regeni’s Murder in Egypt?
The best way to unearth the truth in a tragedy like Giulio Regeni’s murder is to ask: Who stands to gain from it?
Libya: The Next Frontline against Islamic State
Islamic State is gaining a foothold on Europe’s doorstep.
KL9268: Striking at the Heart of Egypt’s Stability
By targeting the tourist sector in a fragile Egyptian economy, the bombing of KL9268 has struck a major blow against the Sisi government.
Flight KGL9268 Crashes in the Sinai
With preliminary reports suggesting KGL9268 ‘disintegrated’ in mid-air, it appears likely that militants in the Sinai are behind the attack.
Egypt: A Few Pardons Doesn’t Mean Justice
The recent round of pardons in Egypt is a palliative measure that provides little camouflage to the unchanged malaise in Egypt’s justice system.
Fears over Power Sharing Resurface in Egypt
Less than a month ahead of the long-awaited parliamentary elections, Egypt’s President Al-Sisi has made some remarks on the Constitution, sparking a debate about a possible amendment.
Egypt’s Sinai Providing Fertile Ground for Islamic State Expansion
The recent kidnapping and murder of a Croatian foreign worker has propelled Egypt’s Sinai Province into the media spotlight. But this Islamic State franchise has been a growing threat for a long time, and unless the Egyptian army changes its tactics the situation will only get worse.
Assad’s Forces on the Retreat in Syria
The fall of the Mastouma army base in northwestern Idlib province is just the latest in a string of government defeats at the hands of rebel forces in Syria.
