As the second phase of the Gaza cease-fire approaches, Egyptian Senator Mohamed Farid warns that Israeli proposals for the forced displacement of Gaza’s population would not weaken Hamas — but rather strengthen its extremist narrative. Farid argues that Prime Minister Netanyahu’s lack of a credible postwar governance plan for Gaza

Following the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in December 2024, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) emerged as the dominant power in Damascus. While presenting itself as a moderate force capable of governance, HTS’s track record and current leadership raise serious doubts about its intentions. Mohamed Farid warns that engaging with HTS

As Somalia prepares to transition from the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) to the new African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) in January 2025, Mohamed Farid and Mohamed Maher explore Egypt’s growing role in the Horn of Africa. Cairo’s involvement combines diplomatic engagement with direct

An Israeli ground operation in Rafah could bring Israeli forces directly to Egypt’s border for the first time since 1973 — a scenario Cairo views with deep concern. Beyond the immediate military risks, Mohamed Farid and Mohamed Maher warn of two serious long-term consequences: renewed disputes over the Philadelphi Corridor