For future studies &
The Shaf center for future studies and crisis analysis (Middle East and Africa) is a non-partisan, independent institution established in September 2021, working aside any political or ideological considerations.
Considering the crisis and conflicts encountered by Both Arab and African States, the Center’s various academic and applied activities seek to contribute substantive and analytical material to decision makers and decision-makers that will assist them in reaching effective proposals for action on various crisis and issues.
The Center’s access to leadership and to be classified as one of the most powerful thinks tanks in the Middle East and African studies specializing in crisis and conflict analysis by 2030.
Work to be a source of trust and engagement with all decision-making institutions and become one of the most important think tanks for decision-makers at the national and regional levels.
To be a specialized scientific platform for studying and anticipating international and regional changes and their implications for the region, and to enrich this debate between academics and specialists, while presenting a distinctive and unique knowledge perception about all changes.
To include the Center as the most prominent platform for political awareness, dialogue, and education in the public sphere, and to contribute effectively to the international and regional debate and decisions on current and future challenges.
Keeping abreast of the ambitious development visions of the Center’s countries of interest and focusing on them as inspiring models locally, regionally, and continuously, and looking ahead in the light of current challenges and threats, in the light of accelerated technological developments.
Work to serve the objectives and determinations of the national interest at various levels, to contribute actively to the decision-making process in the Arab and African countries through high-quality studies and research.
Enriching local, regional, and international public opinion, while raising awareness on various Arab and African issues.
Strengthening research contributions to crisis and conflict management in the Middle East and the African continent.
Work to highlight the Center’s opinion on the problems involved, by providing researchers and experts with a free and objective approach within the limits of the rules and regulations of scientific research.
The Center should serve as a global platform for discussion on changes in the international and regional systems, particularly in the Middle East and Africa.
Conducting future studies and research papers on issues and developments in the political, security, and economic fields, as well as presenting perspectives and attitude estimates to provide a cognitive academic contribution from within the Middle East on the region’s vision of the transformations and changes of the international system.
To analyze and study the impact of changes at the level of the international and regional systems on the internal situation in the affected States.
Support decision makers through the preparation of research and reports containing different scenarios and recommendations in the most appropriate policy alternatives.
Prepare monthly reports on contemporary and emerging issues, such as the course of the conflict in the Middle East and Africa, the Observatory on Extremism and Terrorism, and others.
Building a strong network of relationships and partnerships with various think tanks inside and outside Egypt, as well as international and regional organizations and bodies, and launching a series of research initiatives to enrich the debate on issues of mutual interest.
Providing special programs to serve the community through scientific activities and organizing seminars, lectures, conferences, specialized workshops, and panel discussions, which discuss topics related to the Center’s work and research interests.
The Center actively contributes to the development of the professional skills of research staff through training programs.
Shaf services
Conducting future studies and research papers on issues and developments in the “political, security, and economic fields”,
This is in addition to presenting visions and situational assessments.
Organization Center Structure
Ambassador Mohamed Al-Orabi
Former Minister for Foreign Affairs of Egypt and Head of the Center
Dr. Zayn El-Sadat
Secretary-General and Executive Director
Mr. Abdullah El Sadat
Deputy Executive Director
Ambassador Mohamed Al-Sufi
African Affairs Adviser
Ambassador/Mona Omar
African Affairs & Training Adviser
Dr. Rania Sedki
Women Secretary of Shaf Center, and Assistant Executive Director