Non-Islamic religious institutions in Egypt, such as the Coptic Orthodox Church, receive little to no scrutiny for their anti-LGBTQ+ actions, even though the church plays a role in the state’s anti-queer agenda.

A complicated arrangement with key details missing, yet brandished as a turning point in the Egyptian…

The war on Gaza has impacted Egypt's energy balance as more blackouts have been rolled out…


January 30, 2024
Six More Years: Where is Egypt Going Next? 
January 22, 2024

Bracing for a challenging 2024, our nonresident fellows explain in a few words what they believe…

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No Exit: Egypt’s Dilemma on Gaza
January 16, 2024

Egypt finds itself between a rock and a hard place in the current war on Gaza.…

Over the past decade, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi’s regime has employed an interesting repertoire of…

January 1, 1970
The War Next Door: Sisi's Balancing Act on Gaza
December 12, 2023

Amidst the backdrop of Egypt’s presidential elections, the Egyptian government is torn between allowing Gaza demonstrations…

This explainer thoroughly examines Egypt’s ongoing elections, with President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi vying for a third…