Egypt’s disappearing women
In America, progressive feminists often speak out against toxic masculinity. But in Egypt, women, especially Christian women, live with its brutal reality. Julia Atef, 21, never...
Abdel Fattah El-Sisi
Egypt Proposes Two-Day Gaza Ceasefire Deal
Egypt proposed a two-day Gaza ceasefire on October 27 that would see Hamas free four hostages in exchange for some Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails...
Flash Briefs
MBS Bets on Egypt’s Fragile Economy
For the first time since 2022, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) visited Cairo last week to meet with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. Their meeting, coupled with Saudi Arabia’s recently...
Policy Briefs
Iran’s FM launches historic regional tour, strengthening ties with Arab states
As Iran's foreign minister makes his tour, it is in contrast to his Israeli counterparts, who have not made any regional tours like this or have not been able to do much outreach since October 7.
Op-eds
Saudi Arabia’s Mohammed bin Salman in Cairo to discuss Gaza, Lebanon, Red Sea
Historically, Saudi Arabia and Egypt were the two pillars of stability for the region, and both are friends of the United States.
Op-eds
A Marriage of Convenience—the Limits of a Turkish Rapprochement With Egypt
On Sept. 4, Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan welcomed Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Ankara, marking Sisi’ first visit to Turkey since taking power in 2014. Despite the optics...
Op-eds
Egypt Has Violated Its Peace Treaty With Israel. It Must Face Consequences
Is Egypt in violation of its 1979 peace treaty with Israel? It would appear so. In 1979, Egypt made history as the first Arab country to sign a peace treaty with Israel, building on a set of two foundational...
Op-eds
Erdogan Calls on Muslim Nations to Isolate Israel
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on September 7 called for the formation of an Islamic alliance to halt what he called “the growing threat of expansionism” from the Jewish state. Falsely claiming...
Flash Briefs
IDF Discovers 150 Tunnels on Egypt-Israel Border as Biden Calls Netanyahu
Israeli forces have discovered and demolished more than 150 tunnels along the Gaza-Egypt border, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant announced on August 21. Gallant’s announcement...
Flash Briefs
Israel to Attend Hostage Talks as U.S., Arab Leaders Urge ‘Immediate Relief’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed on August 9 that an Israeli delegation will attend talks next week aimed at securing a ceasefire in Gaza along with the release...
Flash Briefs
Sisi’s New Cabinet Reflects Continuity Over Change
Egyptian President Abdel Fatah el-Sisi accepted the credentials of a new cabinet on July 3, stating that its main priorities will be the economy, investments, and social services. However, some of the...
Policy Briefs
How Cairo Is Failing the Palestinians
Egypt recently hosted top US and Israeli officials for Israel-Hamas ceasefire discussions. But nine months into a war that Hamas launched, Egypt has often exacerbated the conflict and largely...
Op-eds
Israel and the U.S. Need to Get Tough on Egypt
Cairo has turned a blind eye to Hamas’s tunneling and shipments of weapons over and under its border.
Op-eds
Egyptian Firm Linked to Government Profits From Palestinians Leaving Gaza
A private Egyptian company with ties to the government is charging Palestinians thousands of dollars to coordinate their exits from Gaza, The New York Times reported on June 20....
Flash Briefs
Turkey’s Erdoğan reigns supreme at hypocrisy and double-speak
Erdoğan’s stance on the Gaza war is a façade, built on lies
Op-eds
Egypt’s Sisi Orders Cabinet Reshuffle Amid Spiraling Economic Crisis
Egyptian President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi reappointed Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on June 3 and ordered him to form a new government. Sisi’s announcement came shortly after Madbouly...
Flash Briefs
What Is Hamas Hiding in Rafah, and Why Doesn’t Biden Want the IDF to Find It?
In the lead up to the Israel Defense Forces’ (IDF) operation to destroy Hamas and secure the release of over 100 hostages – including 8 Americas – believed to be in and around Rafah, leaders around...
Op-eds
China may seek greater role in Gaza conflict after Arab summit
Egyptian leader Abdel Fatah al-Sisi, Tunisia’s President Kais Saied, UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Bahrain King Hamad attended China-Arab States Cooperation Forum
Op-eds
Under Pressure From Washington, Cairo Resumes Aid to Gaza
Egypt resumed providing humanitarian aid to Gaza on May 26 after more than two weeks of withholding it. With food insecurity in Gaza a major challenge, the Egyptian blockade exacerbated the humanitarian...
Policy Briefs
Egypt Resumes Aid to Gaza by Rerouting Trucks to Israel’s Kerem Shalom Crossing
Egypt resumed transferring aid into Gaza by rerouting trucks to Israel’s Kerem Shalom crossing on May 26, nearly three weeks after Egypt closed its Rafah crossing into Gaza. Approximately...