Reports

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 […]

By: Dina Lamloum Coordinator of African Affairs Unit Introduction Israel’s interest in the African continent extends beyond geopolitical objectives and interests to include military aims, primarily to expand its sphere of influence and dominance in the Red Sea region and to deter any current or future aggression. Israel thus seeks to establish military bases in […]

Prepared by: Fedaa Mansour Researcher in the Security and Terrorism Program Since 2014, the military presence of the international coalition in both Iraq and Syria has served as a cornerstone in limiting the expansion of extremist organizations in general and the Islamic State (ISIS) in particular, by providing direct support through intelligence and logistical assistance […]

By: Abdulrahman Anwar Research Assistant at the International Affairs Unit Leaders of NATO member states convened at the Hague Summit on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 24–25, 2025, during a time of various global tensions and conflicts, most notably the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian war, which is regarded as the primary threat to NATO countries. The summit’s outcomes […]

By: Dina Lamloum Coordinator of African Affairs Unit Introduction: The spread of Shiism in Africa has become an increasingly prominent religious phenomenon, with the presence of Shia communities mainly concentrated in West African countries such as Nigeria, Senegal, and Ghana. Since the late twentieth century, Shiism has visibly expanded across the continent, supported by educational, […]