Federal Reserve Meeting (Sept. 16–17, 2025): Scenarios and Implications for Emerging…
The US Federal Reserve convenes today, September 16, and will conclude tomorrow, September 17, with a press…
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Ebola in Congo: Deadly Virus Returns with Fatality Rate Above 50%
On September 4, 2025, the Democratic Republic of Congo declared a new outbreak of Ebola in Kasai Province,…
Half a Century of Drift: Egypt’s Promises of Prosperity That Never Came
From Nasser to the present day, successive governments have repeated the same refrain: urging Egyptians to be…
Cairo Agreement: A Test of Egypt’s Regional Role and the Diplomacy of Quick Gains
Cairo recently hosted a landmark event with the signing of an agreement between Iran and the International Atomic…
Presidential Pardon… A Small Step with Major Impact
“The wider the circle of pardon, the broader the horizon of trust between the state and society.”
Between the Macro and the Micro… the Economy Shines, the Citizen Suffers
In Egypt, official reports announce reassuring numbers. Foreign reserves are rising, inflation is easing, and the…
Egypt and the IMF: Between Political Leverage and Economic Necessity
The delay in Egypt’s IMF tranche is not just bureaucratic slippage. It is a real contest between two forces:…
Egypt’s Stock Exchange: From Vital Organ to Clinical Death
The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) is no longer what it once was. In 2008, it ranked among the region’s most active…
The New Labour Law: A Fine Balance or a New Bureaucracy?
Egypt’s new Labour Law (Law No. 14 of 2025) is not just a minor amendment to an old statute. It is a bid to rectify…
From Gold to Growth: Between a Spectator Society and a Participatory Society
In August, Egypt’s central bank cut interest rates by 200 basis points. The move was not merely a technical…