Egypt

  • Jun 22, 2017
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Egypt president looks to reduce simmering anger

The government is passing measures aimed at alleviating rising poverty

Egypt
  • Jun 15, 2017
  • 7 min read

Islands deal may end Egyptian judges' independence

Approval of the transfer of two islands to Saudi Arabia is proceeding despite a court ruling nullifying the deal

Egypt
  • Jun 14, 2017
  • 7 min read

External interference raises risk of Libya escalation

The new US administration's support for Egypt and the United Arab Emirates may intensify the Libyan conflict

Libya
  • Jun 13, 2017
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Egypt's president aims to push through islands deal

Parliament debates an agreement to hand over two islands to Saudi Arabia despite doubts over its legality

Egypt
  • Jun 7, 2017
  • 7 min read

Surrender to Riyadh will raise domestic risks for Doha

Doha's Arab adversaries are taking extreme measures to force a rapid submission

Qatar
  • Jun 6, 2017
  • 7 min read

Prospects for North Africa to end-2017

Developments in Egypt will also affect Libya's prospects, while unemployment and corruption will preoccupy the Maghreb

North Africa
  • Jun 1, 2017
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Assertive Egypt stance may raise regional tensions

The US president’s support for Cairo could result in a more militant Egyptian regional policy

Egypt
  • May 30, 2017
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Libya spoilers will latch onto regional tensions

A spike in violence in Libya is threatening to derail tentative progress on peace dialogue

Libya