Guidance Apr 1, 2020 | 10:00 GMTApr 1, 2020
Coronavirus-induced economic pains could eventually destabilize Egypt’s government by compounding the country's persistent underemployment and systemic poverty.
Egypt's Uphill Battle
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Guidance Sep 26, 2019 | 18:03 GMTSep 26, 2019
A sudden burst of unrest last weekend surprised Egypt. It may have just been a one-off -- but it may also herald a new challenge to the country's authoritarian president.
Assessments May 31, 2019 | 10:00 GMTMay 31, 2019
Having been around for more than 90 years, the Muslim Brothers continues to extend its influence across the Sunni Arab world, to varying degrees.
Snapshots Apr 16, 2019 | 19:25 GMTApr 16, 2019
Beyond allowing the president to serve until 2030, the reforms, subject to voter approval, would hand the armed forces justification to exercise direct control over the country.
Snapshots Feb 28, 2019 | 23:13 GMTFeb 28, 2019
Competition over eastern Mediterranean natural gas will pit Cyprus, Greece, Israel and Egypt against Turkey and Northern Cyprus.
On Security Feb 26, 2019 | 09:30 GMTFeb 26, 2019
A recent spate of unclaimed bombings strongly suggests Egypt now faces a more multifaceted, yet less potent, grassroots threat in addition to the threat posed by militant groups.
On Geopolitics Feb 7, 2019 | 11:00 GMTFeb 7, 2019
Egypt largely turned inward over the last decade as it faced major challenges at home, but it can now turn its attention to resuming its historic role as a strategic regional power.
Assessments Oct 9, 2018 | 09:00 GMTOct 9, 2018
Egypt is breaking the bank to acquire state-of-the-art weaponry, but military necessity is hardly the reason for the massive outlay.
Assessments Jun 6, 2018 | 08:00 GMTJun 6, 2018
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam will be a boon for Addis Ababa but a burden for Cairo. However, there's little Egypt can do about that.
Assessments Feb 28, 2018 | 16:33 GMTFeb 28, 2018
Countries as different as Morocco and Iran are beset by joblessness, but many of the solutions are less than palatable.
