Category: Kingsway Egypt

Egypt enters autumn with new pressures layered on its already delicate balancing act. Diplomatically, Cairo is doubling down on Gaza red lines while stitching in Gulf partners and keeping EU and UN levers engaged. Regionally, Nile tensions are back in play after Ethiopia declared the GERD fully operational, prompting open warnings.…… Read the rest

Egypt heads into late summer with its balancing act under sharper strain. Diplomatically, Cairo is talking tougher - on Gaza, on Israel’s military footprint and in its quiet but deliberate eastward tilt towards Beijing - even as it keeps lines open to all sides. Economically, stability is holding, with growth nudging higher, reserves improving and…

Egypt enters July with one eye on the future and the other on rising pressure points. Politically, Cairo is doubling down on mega-projects in the face of GERD tensions. But beneath the boldness lies anxiety. Economic strain, climate stress and regional unease are all converging. Diplomatically, Egypt is still playing the steady hand in the…

Egypt’s political scene is being shaped by a mix of intense pressure at home and active manoeuvring abroad. Egypt stands at a critical crossroads, balancing fragile and dangerous regional affairs with an economic recovery gaining momentum. Amid mounting criticism over Gaza and border tensions with Sudan, Cairo is navigating a precarious diplomatic path, deepening ties…

Egypt is, once again, at a crossroads. It finds itself caught between political pressure, economic fragility, and regional security risks. Relations with the US have hit a new low, sparked by Trump’s jab over toll-free Suez Canal passage and Washington’s firm backing of Israel in the Gaza war. Cairo’s response? A firm defence of its…

Internationally, Egypt’s role as a regional power broker remains in the spotlight. President Sisi continues his efforts to mediate a ceasefire in Gaza. He is doing this while he navigates the increasingly complex dynamics of international relations with the US, EU and other powers. Simultaneously, Egypt is experiencing resilience in its growth, despite external pressures such as the impact of President Trump’s trade tariffs and ever rising population numbers. ……

As always, Egypt is navigating a complex geopolitical and economic landscape, balancing regional conflicts, economic reforms, and strategic diplomacy. President Sisi has taken decisive action on multiple fronts, from proposing a USD53 billion Gaza reconstruction plan to counter external land grabs, to securing major energy and trade deals that strengthen Egypt’s role in the Eastern…

Egypt faces a complex array of economic and political challenges that will shape its domestic and international landscape throughout 2025. The path moving forward is filled with significant challenges. Most significant will be President Sisi’s relationship with Washington but he also can’t ignore his domestic obligations – there are real economic hurdles to jump.…… Read…

Egypt continues to play a pivotal role in regional affairs however, complexities and sensitivities remain. Tensions with Israel are higher than many would like, particularly regarding Egyptian military operations in the Sinai. Yet even so in most other areas Egypt is over performing and outdoing itself. Inflation and national debt remain a challenge to the…

All eyes are on this region. Israel, Gaza, Lebanon and Syria have all been top stories and Egypt has been a major player in each headline. President Sisi and his team have had significant influence in recent events but it has been subtle in most cases. This softly, softly approach is a new one for…