Opinion | Dialogue without illusion: Rethinking engagement with Israel
We are, in one way or another, bound to engage with others,…
Opinion | How are large loans granted?
There is a common, but mistaken, belief that when a bank grants…
Opinion | Intersecting Interests of Russia, China, and Iran: Implications for the Middle East’s Balance of Power
Today’s international environment is far more complex than in the past. Alliances…
Opinion | Tehran: The Final Manoeuver
Iran’s strategy of negotiated pressure–whether driven by intransigence or internal factional rivalry–effectively…
Opinion | Reading into the Surprise Rate Increase by the National Bank of Egypt and Banque Misr
In a move reflecting clear flexibility in liquidity management, both the National…
Opinion | Is Germany losing confidence? A Hertie-informed perspective
Hertie School in Berlin holds a special place in my heart, not…
Opinion | The Struggle over ‘Corridors of the Future’
The US-imposed maritime blockade on Iran cannot be adequately understood in isolation…
Opinion | The Egyptian pound: Between stability gains and cautious outlook
The recent strengthening of the Egyptian pound (EGP) against the US dollar…
Opinion | Would a War with Iran Constitute Grounds for Impeaching Trump? Navigating Constitutional Complexities and American Political Constraints
Amid escalating political debate in the United States in 2026, the issue…
Opinion | US Embassy in Cairo: When Diplomacy Becomes a Platform for Influence
Diplomacy today is no longer defined by what embassies represent, but by…