The Big Pharaoh

The Big Pharaoh is a blogger who writes on Egypt and the Middle East on Twitter @thebigpharaoh and the blog www.thebigpharaoh.com.

Articles by: The Big Pharaoh

The War Next Door: Sisi’s Balancing Act on Gaza

Amidst the backdrop of Egypt’s presidential elections, the Egyptian government is torn between allowing Gaza demonstrations and its own insecurities regarding allowing demonstrations.

Understanding Egypt’s Economic Troubles

In 2016, the IMF gave Egypt its first bailout loan, $12 billion, and in return the country’s leadership was asked to take two main measures: implement long sought-after austerity measures; and encourage...