When Egypt moved to cap the price of unsubsidized bread just last week, it was not just to prevent price manipulation following a recent surge in fuel costs. Rather, it was also a response to a deeper, decades-old equation…
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The Making and Unraveling of the American–Israeli Alliance
The American–Israeli alliance was neither inevitable nor automatic. It was built over time on a deeply rooted conviction among a majority of the American public that Israel and the United States shared fundamental values: democracy, pluralism, and a belief in individual freedom. But it was not values alone. The alliance also rested on shared strategic interests, particularly in the context of the Cold War, when Israel was increasingly seen in Washington as a counterweight to…
In an era dominated by shopping malls, e-commerce platforms, and global retail chains, Egypt’s traditional souqs (markets) continue to…
Before Sir Magdy Yacoub performs a heart surgery, he often sees himself already performing it in his dreams while…
In many Egyptian households, pressure rarely arrives as an argument. It shows up in small, familiar moments: a passing comment…
