Reports
Prepared by: Asmaa Hassan Assistant Researcher at the African Affairs Unit Cobalt is one of Africa’s most important strategic resources, lying at the heart of the new global energy equation linked to the energy transition and green economy. The continent, particularly Central Africa, represents the largest reserves of this vital metal which is used in […]
Prepared by: Riham Mohamed Researcher in the Middle East Affairs Unit Egyptian–Japanese relations represent a distinctive model within the broader spectrum of Arab–Asian interactions, combining a long history of developmental and cultural cooperation with renewed prospects shaped by current global transformations. For decades, these ties have rested primarily on economic and developmental dimensions; however, recent […]
Prepared by: Shimaa Maher Researcher at the African Affairs Unit Since U.S. President Donald Trump assumed his second term in January 2025, the new US administration has adopted a tougher approach towards illegal immigrants, and has strongly pushed for the deportation of large numbers to their countries of origin, including African countries. These policies have […]
Prepared by Dina Lamloum Coordinator of the African Affairs Unit Historical Sequence of Relations between Africa and Spain The southern coasts of Spain and North Africa were areas of commercial and cultural exchanges since ancient and medieval times, especially between Islamic Spain, Morocco, and North Africa. After the fall of Andalusia in 1492, relations evolved […]
Prepared by: Riham Mohamed Researcher at the Middle East Affairs Unit Egyptian–British relations represent a form of international interaction that blends a deep historical legacy with evolving strategic imperatives, the current equation is shaped by the relative power of both parties and their standing within the structures of the regional and international systems, where their […]
Prepared by: Israa Adel Assistant Researcher in the International Affairs Unit US-Egyptian relations are a constant pillar of regional stability and international politics, serving as a model for a long-term strategic partnership based on intertwined interests and accumulated understandings. Despite the change in administrations in Washington and the change in American foreign policy priorities, the […]
Prepared by: Amani El-Sorogy Researcher in the Turkish States Studies Program The Middle East is currently witnessing a phase of regional repositioning, where the strategies of regional powers intersect in a way that reshapes Spheres of influence and alliances. The Turkish–Israeli rivalry is considered one of the most complex patterns of this process, due to […]
Prepared by/ Dina Ehab Research Assistant in the Middle East Affairs Unit Amid escalating regional and international tensions surrounding Iran’s nuclear file, the “snapback” mechanism—formally known as the automatic reimposition of UN sanctions—has re-emerged at the forefront of political and diplomatic discourse, following mounting European threats against Tehran. On Tuesday, July 15, 2025, French Foreign […]
Prepared by/ Abdulrahman Anwar Researcher at the International Affairs Unit Since the onset of the Russia–Ukraine war on February 24, 2022, the conflict has experienced various military and political shifts—sometimes favoring Russia, at other times Ukraine. Amid these fluctuations, a growing consensus has emerged that a military solution is unfeasible, and that the ongoing hostilities […]
Prepared by: Riham Mohamed Researcher at the Middle East Affairs Unit Contemporary warfare is no longer confined to conventional battlefields; the cyber domain has emerged as a parallel strategic front-one where security and military calculations intersect with the tools of technology and intelligence. In this space, traditional notions of deterrence and sovereignty are being redefined […]