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Publications: Egypt’s President Sisi makes a comeback on the world stage with a three-stop European tour August 5, 2022Sisi’s call for dialogue cautiously welcomed by Egypt’s opposition August 4, 2022Grain takes center stage as Russian foreign minister visits Cairo on his African tour July 25, 2022Egypt as an Eastern Mediterranean power in the age of energy transition July 19, 2022Egypt’s parliament strikes back on the budget June 21, 2022Egypt and India: Time to rebuild relations May 26, 2022Egypt’s Synergy Between Natural Gas and Green Energy Transition: Cairo’s Advances in LNG and Green Hydrogen are Shaping the COP 27 Agenda May 5, 2022A sharp rise in inflation forces Egyptians to cut expenses April 25, 2022The Russia-Ukraine war might finally bring about a rise in Egypt’s bread prices March 28, 2022Drones are re-engineering the geopolitics of the Middle East March 7, 2022Getting complicated in a hurry: The implications for Egypt of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine March 4, 2022Expanding use of e-wallets in Egypt: Strengthening the social contract one transaction at a time March 3, 2022The Russia-Ukraine War has Turned Egypt’s Food Crisis into an Existential Threat to the Economy March 3, 2022Amid ongoing economic issues, Egypt looks to the IMF January 31, 2022Egypt’s growing regional energy role December 13, 2021Egypt’s farmers hit hard by the impact of climate change November 29, 2021Washington hosts US-Egypt strategic talks November 8, 2021The GERD’s digital theater November 8, 2021Mixed news for Egypt’s economy October 12, 2021Egypt’s future in the LNG market September 21, 2021The return of the pharaohs: The rise of Egypt’s civilization-state September 16, 2021El-Sisi and Bennett meet amid regional effort to revive the Israeli-Palestinian issue September 13, 2021Egypt needs a more inclusive approach to subsidy reform August 25, 2021Egypt maintains diplomatic efforts on Gaza August 23, 2021Israel and Egypt top growth expectations in MENA: A tale of two divergent strategies August 17, 2021Russia and the GERD: An uneasy balancing act August 16, 2021Egypt scrambles to ramp up vaccination drive August 9, 2021GERD dispute goes to the UN, but a resolution remains elusive July 12, 2021Egypt’s Nile strategy June 28, 2021Egypt and Sudan look to the UN in the long-running GERD dispute June 28, 2021Egypt ramps up Libya diplomacy June 21, 2021Turkey-Egypt: Bridging the Gap? May 17, 2021Egypt-Turkey talks are a start, but it’s what comes next that matters May 10, 2021The US and Egypt: A new tone and new priorities, but so far no dramatic decisions April 28, 2021Egypt: The Pandemic Experience in a Time of Reform March 30, 2021Reflecting on the global effort to fight violence against women March 30, 2021Egypt should go green by putting a price on carbon March 30, 2021Monday Briefing | Egypt: Misfortunes never come singly March 29, 2021Reports of an Egyptian-Turkish rapprochement have been greatly exaggerated March 15, 2021The Biden Administration and the Middle East: Policy Recommendations for a Sustainable Way Forward March 11, 2021Special briefing: The Arab Spring a decade on January 14, 20212021 Preview: Looking to 2021 as a year of recovery January 4, 2021Let justice be done: Respect for women’s land rights in the Middle East and North Africa December 28, 20202020 Year in Review December 14, 2020Geopolitics and human rights in the spotlight as President Sisi visits France December 7, 2020Monday Briefing: The reverberations of the US election in the Middle East November 9, 2020Rethinking Egypt’s Economy October 7, 2020Will the lights stay on in Egypt? October 7, 2020Election 2020: Challenges and Opportunities for US Policy in the Middle East September 8, 2020Gridlock as GERD talks continue August 24, 2020The dimming prospects for GERD talks August 11, 2020Monday Briefing: GERD talks continue, but political will is still lacking July 27, 2020Red lines and rising tensions in Libya July 20, 2020De-escalating the GERD dispute between Egypt, Ethiopia, and Sudan July 6, 2020Egypt’s sizeable informal economy complicates its pandemic response June 23, 2020Egypt’s path forward from the pandemic’s economic fallout June 23, 2020Egypt’s potential perfect storm: Pandemic, recession, returnees, and remittance losses May 18, 2020New austerity measures could hit Egypt’s most vulnerable hard May 11, 2020Egypt’s Suez Canal: A ray of light amid the economic gloom May 4, 2020Egypt’s Parliament meets to discuss emergency legislation and economic relief April 20, 2020As the coronavirus crisis in Egypt worsens, pressure is building April 14, 2020Whither the MFO? The US presence in Sinai has seen its best days April 1, 2020What does COVID-19 mean for Egypt’s economy? March 26, 2020MENA coronavirus update: The region faces an unprecedented crisis March 23, 2020How can Egypt capitalize on its start-up boom? February 20, 2020Green financing in Egypt February 11, 2020Sustainable development: An unavoidable path for Egypt’s future January 28, 2020Safeguarding and celebrating Egypt’s traditional crafts January 14, 2020A hectic year for Egypt January 6, 2020Sochi summit highlights growing Russia-Egypt ties November 5, 2019Trade, Reform, and Revitalization: Toward a US-Egypt Free Trade Agreement October 7, 2019A shifting development paradigm for the Middle East and North Africa September 5, 2019The looming water crisis in Egypt and beyond August 22, 2019Egypt: Poverty levels rise amid stringent austerity measures August 6, 2019Egypt expands support for the most vulnerable July 22, 2019Monday Briefing: Strengthening Egypt’s ties with Africa July 8, 2019Gas heats up the Eastern Mediterranean June 25, 2019Egypt: Amendments limit judiciary’s independence June 10, 2019Europe’s Deep Reservoir of Goodwill in the Middle East: Lessons for Public Diplomacy May 29, 2019Egypt: Politics intrudes on daily life in an unexpected way May 20, 2019Egypt passes wide-ranging constitutional amendments April 29, 2019Egypt: Taking stock of Sissi’s visit April 15, 2019Egypt-US ties in the spotlight ahead of Sissi’s visit April 1, 2019The war of words between Turkey and Egypt March 11, 2019Egypt hosts first EU-Arab League summit February 25, 2019Constitutional amendments in Egypt February 11, 2019A series of firsts for Egyptian gas forum January 15, 2019For the Egyptian government, it’s time to deliver January 7, 2019Mixed news for Egypt in 2018 December 17, 2018Egypt’s offshore energy finds November 26, 2018Gaza flare-up threatens Egyptian-led negotiations November 13, 2018“Arab Shield 1”: The birth of an Arab NATO? November 13, 2018The stakes behind the story: How Egypt’s media covered the Khashoggi case October 26, 2018Egypt’s sustainable development threatened by Ethiopian dam May 25, 2018Israel-Egypt gas deal: politics, or business as usual? March 5, 2018Millions of Rural Working Women in Egypt at Risk from Climate Change October 19, 2017Egyptian Copts Under Attack: The Frailty of a National Unity Discourse July 13, 2017India and Egypt: Economic Reconstruction and Stabilization March 23, 2017What Egypt’s Court Ruling on Protest Law Means December 14, 2016I.M.F. Reforms Not Enough to Repair Egypt’s Economy September 26, 2016Resolving Egypt’s Housing Crisis Crucial to Long-Term Stability July 27, 2016Egypt and Hamas—Cooperation in the Works? June 16, 2016Egypt’s Importance in a Time of Troubles June 16, 2016Livin’ on the Edge: Irregular Migration in Egypt April 12, 2016Egypt’s Judiciary: Obstructing or Assisting Reform? January 13, 2016Egyptian Civil Society in Transition—Reflections on Cairo’s Governance January 5, 2016The United States Should Prevent an Egyptian Shift to Russia December 18, 2015Food Needs Drive Cairo Residents to the Rooftops November 30, 2015Egypt’s Military Business: The Need for Change November 19, 2015Dateline Egypt: Roadmaps, Refinancing, and Regional Roles October 29, 2015Taking On Egypt’s Big Bureaucracy October 15, 2015Changing Cairo’s Spaces from the Bottom Up October 7, 2015The Zohr Gas Field: A Boon for Egypt September 9, 2015Improved Egypt-Israel Relations through Sinai Crisis: Will They Last? July 24, 2015Cairo’s Rough, Crowded, and Vital Underground Artery May 27, 2015Egypt’s Short and Long-Term Challenges May 27, 2015Reforming Religious Discourse in Egypt May 14, 2015Egypt: Between Chaos, Authoritarianism, and Democracy May 13, 2015Egypt’s Deregulated Property Market: A Crisis of Affordability May 5, 2015Cairo’s Townhouse Gallery: Social Transformation through Art April 27, 2015Rebuilding the U.S.-Egyptian Strategic Relationship April 16, 2015Egypt’s Energy Potential April 7, 2015A Delayed Transition: Egypt’s Suspended Elections April 7, 2015The Egypt Economic Development Conference: Success or Failure? March 26, 2015The Egyptian Family House: Fostering Religious Unity March 24, 2015Great Expectations: The Egypt Economic Conference March 11, 2015Egypt’s Economy: Hanging in the Balance March 4, 2015The Rise of Solar Energy in Egypt February 18, 2015The Decline of Coptic Activism in Egypt February 4, 2015The Egyptian Parliamentary Elections 101 January 26, 2015Egypt’s Need for Low-Income Housing January 15, 2015
