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Tourism, Muslim Brotherhood pressure Egypt-UK relations
The aftermath of President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi’s first visit to the UK, which concluded this weekend, was…
Russian, Egyptian officials are not to be trusted over plane crash
The crash of a Russian airliner in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula last week posed an immediate test for Russia, whose…
The Mecca stampede: Unanswered questions and grief
On the first day of Eid Al-Adha, Thursday 25 September at nearly 11am, Yahia El-Masry received news of his mother's…
Why Russia has started bombing Syria now – and what it hopes to achieve
Russian military jets have carried out air strikes in Syria for the first time, targeting what Moscow said were…
Ahead of the parliamentary race, what’s left of Egypt’s political parties?
As Egypt prepares to witness the delayed parliamentary elections in October and November, questions loom around…
How China turned a technical currency issue into a global rout
One of the larger surprises of the summer is how the Chinese authorities have allowed an apparently technical…
Lessons from last week’s wild markets – Mohamed El-Erian writes
It might be tempting to conclude that there are no lessons to draw from the wild ride in financial markets last…
10 Things You Should Know About Egypt’s New Anti-Terrorism Law
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi approved on Sunday night a new anti-terrorism law. The new law, which came…
Opinion – What Israel can learn from Egypt’s New Suez Canal?
When Egypt wanted to expand the Suez Canal, the president didn't turn to tycoons for assistance – he solicited the…
Egypt’s Suez Canal Achievement shows Economic Progress – But What about…
Today something strange happened in Egypt: it achieved a goal ahead of time.That isn’t meant to be as condescending…
