Egypt's Uphill Battle

The junta's efforts will likely meet strong resistance from pro-democracy groups and, if passed, accelerate Sudan's isolation from the West and further economic decline.

Gulf Arab States are stepping up to invest in Egypt as rising food and fuel prices strain the country's budget and economy.

While it may stir controversy, Cairo’s push to scale back spending on electricity, water and bread subsidies is unlikely to spur widespread unrest.

Overarching policy continuity aside, the administration has signaled a shift that could allow for more direct engagement with Egypt, and other key allies.

In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from Stratfor, a RANE company, Emily Donahue speaks with Middle East and North Africa analyst Emily Hawthorne about how the U.S.-Egypt relationship will change under the Biden administration. Will security take priority over human rights?

Rising unemployment and poverty levels indicate Egypt’s financial stability isn’t as pandemic-proof as its macroeconomic performance makes it seem.

Coronavirus-induced economic pains could eventually destabilize Egypt’s government by compounding the country's persistent underemployment and systemic poverty.

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.

Having been around for more than 90 years, the Muslim Brothers continues to extend its influence across the Sunni Arab world, to varying degrees.