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 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

Egypt faces a critical challenge in the Red Sea: safeguarding one of the world’s most vital maritime routes while avoiding any perception of siding with Israel in the ongoing Gaza conflict. Despite suffering direct economic losses from Houthi attacks on shipping, Cairo remains reluctant to join the U.S.-led naval coalition

Since the outbreak of the Sudanese civil war in April 2023 between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), Egypt has been navigating a complex and delicate foreign policy challenge. Bound to Sudan by deep historical, geographical, and strategic ties, Cairo has sought to protect its