Guides & Analytics
Egypt’s Generals Urged to Tighten Their Grip on Power
As Egyptians were coming to terms with the chaos and bloodshed that blighted the holy month of Ramadan, a number of the country’s wealthiest businessmen sat down for…
Pro-Morsi Protest Camp Declares State of Emergency in Rabea
Organizers at the Rabea al-Adaweya sit-in in east Cairo have announced a state of emergency, as tension mounts before an expected dispersal by Egypt's Interior…
Tunisia’s Secularist Opposition to Unveil Alternative Government
Tunisia's secular opposition will announce an alternative "salvation government" next week, a challenge the Islamist-led ruling coalition that could make it harder…
Ya’alon: Sinai Rumors Will Not Affect Peace with Egypt
Israel’s Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon addressed the attack in Egyptian Rafah Friday that was attributed to IDF, in which at least four jihadists were killed, and…
Lawless Sinai Shows Risks Rising in Fractured Egypt
Every night at dusk, the streets of this desert town near the Israeli border empty out, and the chatter and thump of gunfire and explosives begin. Morning reveals…
Israel Denounces ‘Rumors’ Following Claims of Drone Strike into Egypt’s Sinai
Israel’s defense minister said that his country won’t let “rumors and speculation” harm the Israeli-Egyptian peace treaty, an apparent attempt to downplay reports…
Egypt’s Constitution, Al-Nour Parties Concerned over Sinai
Egypt’s liberal Constitution Party issued a statement on Saturday voicing its concern over the situation in Sinai following unconfirmed leaks of Israeli-Egyptian…
World’s Largest Container Ship Crosses Egypt’s Suez Canal
Egypt's vital waterway Suez Canal witnessed on Friday the crossing of Maersk McKinney Moller, the world's largest container ship to continue its first voyage from…