Egypt

  • Mar 1, 2011
  • 15 min read

PROSPECTS 2011 Q2: Arab politics

The fall of presidents in Tunisia and Egypt, the escalating challenge to Libyan leader Muammar...

  • Feb 28, 2011
  • 2 min read

FRANCE/NORTH AFRICA: Diplomacy fails to placate

The government today dispatched to Benghazi two planes carrying doctors, nurses, medical...

France
  • Feb 25, 2011
  • 7 min read

EGYPT: Economic recovery rests on political outcomes

Egypt sold 6 billion Egyptian pounds (1 billion dollars) in domestic treasury bills yesterday,...

Egypt
  • Feb 24, 2011
  • 7 min read

INTERNATIONAL: Spread of unrest poses risk for oil

Brent crude oil traded today at nearly 115 dollars per barrel, as investors reacted to unrest in...

International
  • Feb 23, 2011
  • 2 min read

INTERNATIONAL: Supply concerns add to oil pressure

Oil prices increased today as traders digested news that major oil companies are...

International
  • Feb 22, 2011
  • 6 min read

CHINA: Beijing keeps a wary eye on North Africa

Beijing voiced concern today about injuries to Chinese citizens and damage to Chinese businesses...

China
  • Feb 21, 2011
  • 2 min read

UK/EGYPT: Cameron visit risks much for little gain

Prime Minister David Cameron travelled to Cairo today to urge Egypt's military to complete the...

United Kingdom
  • Feb 18, 2011
  • 11 min read

MIDDLE EAST: Region set for long-term transformation

The fall from power of the presidents of Tunisia and Egypt stems from influences that are common...