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Middle East and North Africa

Wars That Break Us Apart: Israel-Gaza

The World in 2024| The first question to be discussed is whether the war in Gaza has united the always fragmented front of the Arab states or has contributed to further divisions.

Commentary
Middle East and North Africa

Leader to Watch: Mahmoud Abbas

The World in 2024| As the world focuses its attention on #Gaza, the Palestinian Authority (PA) is quietly facing its own existential crisis.

Commentary
Middle East and North Africa

Yemen’s Anti-Houthi Forces: United Against Attacks, Divided on Red Sea Security

As the Houthis escalate maritime attacks, Yemen’s political balance is also being affected.

Dossier
Middle East and North Africa

Egypt’s Tough Decade: Challenges Beyond el-Sisi’s (Re)election

What are the challenges of Sisi's third term? Can Egypt overcome its economic predicament? What is Egypt's role in the changing global landscape?

Commentary
Middle East and North Africa

Navigating Turbulence: Egyptian Foreign Policy under el-Sisi’s Third Term

As president el-Sisi and his government attempt to deal with domestic economic challenges, they must also navigate a set of increasingly complicated regional and international issues.

Commentary
Middle East and North Africa

What’s Behind el-Sisi’s Political Economic Strategy

President el-Sisi's strategy to consolidate power has harmed the Egyptian economy.

Commentary
Middle East and North Africa

From Dark to Light, to Dark? Egypt’s Energy Sector in Times of Uncertainty

In the context of the early Egyptian presidential elections, the energy sector could play a pivotal role.

Commentary
Middle East and North Africa

The Changing Role of the Egyptian Military Under el-Sisi

Since Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi took power, Egypt has increasingly become a military-ruled country.

Commentary
Middle East and North Africa

Gaza’s War and Egypt’s Self-Inflicted Conundrum

Maintaining strong ties with Israel, even if that comes at the expense of the total devastation in Gaza, seems to…

Commentary
Middle East and North Africa

Egypt After a Decade: Clinging to the Past and Missing Opportunities

Egypt is stuck in political and economic stagnation, with an increasingly unpopular government.

Save the date

ISPI and the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation are pleased to announce the 12th edition of the MED – Mediterranean Dialogues which will take place in Naples, Italy, on 19-21 November 2026.

Amid escalating conflicts and geopolitical tensions across the wider Mediterranean, the MED Dialogues will bring together political leaders, the private sector, civil society, media, and the international expert and think tank community.

Mark your calendar and stay tuned for updates.

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