Egypt and the Syrian Refugee Crisis
While the life of refugees in Egypt is far from ideal, Syrians have received relatively better treatment compared to other refugees in the country.
Review – Scripts of Terror
Wilkinson demonstrates that stories matter to terrorists via detailed case studies, but could do more to consider where the scripts come from and the power of narrative.
Review – Watermelon Democracy
This book explores the overpromised and underdelivered nature of democracy in Egypt, and questions the contribution of various factors.
Review – Anticolonial Afterlives in Egypt: The Politics of Hegemony
Using the work of Antonio Gramsci and Franz Fanon, Salem’s book analyses postcolonial Egypt and explores how the failures of this period contributed to the 2011 revolution.
Africa’s COVID-19 Exceptionalism? Same Problems, Different Locations
The virus is hitting African states head-on, but disproportionately, providing lessons for other states about pandemic response – both positive and negative.
Opinion – Pipelines and Politics: Natural Gas Connects Israel and Egypt
The signing of the Israel-Egypt gas deal highlights the mutual interests of both countries and provides an economic framework to support peaceful bilateral relations.
When Military Coups d’état Become Acts of Social Justice
The field of military studies and the field of social justice are often seen as antagonisms, when they do not necessarily have to be.
Israel and the Arab Gulf: An Israeli-Saudi Alliance in the Making?
A strategic alliance between the Gulf States and Israel would be a first major step toward Israel’s transformation into the leading Middle Eastern regional power.
Interview – Sara Salem
Sara Salem explores postcolonial, Marxist and feminist theory, the Egyptian feminist movement, transnational solidarity and the radical roots of intersectionality.
Review – Media, Propaganda and the Politics of Intervention
Zollman’s book provides a well-supported analysis of the nature and significance of media, propaganda and intervention using six key events reported in three countries.
