Egypt analysis

Egypt inaugurates massive ‘Octagon’ military headquarters in regional power push - analysis

Egypt opened its new Octagon Strategic Command Headquarters, presenting the huge military center as a symbol of modernization and Cairo’s growing influence in the region.

Aerial photograph of Egypt's Octagon, July 5, 2026.
 Members of the military stand next to a helicopter next to the French ship amphibious helicopter carrier Dixmude as it docks, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in the city of Al-Arish, Sinai peninsula, Egypt, January 21, 2024.

Is Egypt violating the Camp David Accords? Israel raises concerns - analysis

 ‘BOY FROM HEAVEN’: a portrait of corruption.

'Boy from Heaven' tells a fascinating story of corruption in Cairo

Palestinian Islamic jihad militants display rockets during a military show marking the 32nd anniversary of the organisation's founding, in the central Gaza Strip October 3, 2019.

Gaza peace hangs in balance as Israel, Egypt at odds over truce - analysis


Egypt intensifies operations in Sinai as army prepares to evacuate border area

US embassy in Egypt warns citizens about anonymous posting on a jihadist website encouraging an attack against Americans and Western schools and teachers in the region.

An Egyptian soldier stands near the Egyptian national flag and the Israeli flag at the Taba crossing between Egypt and Israel

Sisi compliments Sadat for his peace efforts with Israel

Egyptian president hailed slain leader for “thinking outside of the box” in signing Camp David Accords.

Egypt's President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi

Monde arabe Le crépuscule des Frères

La chute du mouvement islamiste en Egypte a des conséquences pour l’ensemble de la Confrérie

Confrontations violentes en Egypte

Analysis: With a Sisi presidency imminent, expect business as usual in Egypt

Egyptian army chief will have more authority to act in all spheres of domestic, foreign policy if he runs and is elected president.

Egypt's Defense Minister Abdel Fattah al-Sisi 370

Lion's Den: Revolutions or coups d'etat?

Heavy-handed rule will lighten somewhat in Egypt and elsewhere, but the militaries will remain the ultimate power brokers.

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