Articles

The Washington Institute : The Growth of Chinese Influence in Egypt: Signs and Consequences
August 14, 2025
6:55 pm
China’s expanding role in Egypt now goes far beyond trade and infrastructure. While Beijing’s investments and development projects are welcomed by many Egyptians, Mohamed Farid and Mohamed Maher warn that this growing influence could pose long-term risks to Egypt’s national security, data privacy, and its strategic relationship with the United

The Washington Institute: Will the Philadelphia Corridor Reignite Egypt-Israel Tensions?
August 14, 2025
6:43 pm
The Israeli military’s presence in the Philadelphia Corridor — the narrow border strip between Gaza and Egypt’s Sinai — has emerged as a potential flashpoint in Egypt-Israel relations. While the 1979 peace treaty remains a pillar of regional stability, Cairo views Israel’s control over this corridor as a provocation that