Egypt’s prosecution of women content creators raises questions about the use of “family values” in regulating online expression. It also highlights the role of social class and national sovereignty in shaping these policies.

January 1, 1970
The Changing Dynamics of EU-Syria Relations
October 21, 2026

Europe is rebuilding ties with Syria, but its institutions and member states are pursuing different priorities.

European surveillance technology continues to enable repression across MENA, as weak EU export controls leave the…


Residents of South Lebanon are trying to rebuild their lives and secure their livelihoods amid war,…

January 1, 1970
The Rise of the Parallel State in Egypt
September 25, 2026

A new state body with wide economic powers is replacing traditional government institutions to circumvent bureaucracy…

Since the 2011 uprising, the Egyptian authorities’ urban policies have mostly been geared toward more profit,…

As Syria turns to private investment to finance reconstruction, the absence of a rights-based framework risks…

Growing up during the aftermath of the 2011 uprising, Gen Z Egyptians seek their voice.

Despite improvements in press freedom in post-Assad Syria, more must be done to protect independent and…