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The Egyptian Prosecution: A Fact Sheet

2020Democracy and PoliticsEgyptHuman RightsJudicial AffairsNourhan FahmyPaperThe Tahrir Institute For Middle East Policy
May 04, 2020 15:27 pm
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Source: The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy Author(s): Nourhan Fahmy Original Link: https://timep.org/commentary/analysis/the-egyptian-prosecution-a-fact-sheet/ What is the Public Prosecution? Who is the Public Prosecutor? How has the Public Prosecutor been appointed over the years?What appointment guidelines apply to prosecutors more broadly?Spotlight: What is the Supreme State...

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Egypt’s Suez Canal: A ray of light amid the economic gloom

2020Culture, Education and DevelopmentEconomyEgyptMiddle East InstituteMirette F. Mabrouk Mirette F. Mabrouk Paper
May 04, 2020 14:00 pm
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Source: Middle East Institute Author(s): Mirette F. Mabrouk Original Link: https://www.mei.edu/blog/egypts-suez-canal-ray-light-amid-economic-gloom-0 As the full impact of the COVID-19 pandemic began to seep in, it was clear that Egypt’s economy, like that of much of the world, would take one serious hit after another Read more at original link

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EGYPT: PRISONS ARE NOW JOURNALISTS’ NEWROOMS

2020Amnesty InternationalDemocracy and PoliticsEgyptHuman RightsMediaPaper
May 03, 2020 14:29 pm
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Source: Amnesty International Author(s): Amnesty International Original Link:  Since 2016, the Egyptian authorities have consolidated their grip on the media landscape and intensified their crackdown on journalists daring to deviate from the official narrative, Amnesty International said. This clampdown on media not only violates journalists’ right to freedom of expression, but also the...

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The Controversy of Banning Niqab in Public in Egypt

2020Culture, Education and DevelopmentEgyptHuman RightsIshak IbrahimPaperThe Tahrir Institute For Middle East PolicyWomen Affairs
April 28, 2020 14:38 pm
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Source: The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy Author(s): Ishak Ibrahim Original Link: https://timep.org/commentary/analysis/the-controversy-of-banning-niqab-in-public-in-egypt/ Calls for banning the niqab (the full face veil) in public places and state institutions in Egypt have recently re-emerged, gaining momentum after the High Administrative Court rendered a final judgment this past...

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Countermeasures for the COVID-19 Outbreak in Egypt: This Time is Really Different

2020Culture, Education and DevelopmentDemocracy and PoliticsEconomic Research ForumEconomyEgyptHealthPaperSarah El Khishin
April 27, 2020 13:46 pm
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Source: Economic Research Forum Author(s): Sarah El Khishin Original Link:  https://erf.org.eg/publications/countermeasures-for-the-covid-19-outbreak-in-egypt-this-time-is-really-different-2/ In their book This Time Is Different, Carmen Reinhart and Kenneth Rogoff argue that although policy-makers usually believe the opposite, crises in recent history are generally initiated by similar causes...

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Coronavirus and Prospects for Instability in Egypt

2020CarnegieCulture, Education and DevelopmentDemocracy and PoliticsEgyptHealthPaperRenu SinghScott Williamson
April 22, 2020 19:57 pm
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Source: Carnegie Author(s): Renu Singh and Scott Williamson Original Link: https://carnegieendowment.org/sada/81615 Egyptians are unlikely to challenge their government over COVID-19 disruptions for now, but President Sisi could be exposed to anger over the longer-term impact of the virus. Read more at original link

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Challenges to Egypt from the Coronavirus Pandemic

2020Culture, Education and DevelopmentEconomyEgyptHealthInternational Institute For Strategic StudiesOfir WinterPaperThe Institute For National Security StudiesTzvi Lev
April 22, 2020 19:20 pm
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Source:  The Institute for National Security Studies Author(s): Ofir Winter and Tzvi Lev Original Link:  https://www.inss.org.il/publication/egypt-coronavirus-test/ The coronavirus crisis presents Egypt with a host of challenges, given its large, densely-packed population, an economy exposed to global shockwaves, and a fragile health system. As it continues, the crisis will...

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Egypt: COVID-19 and antiquities officials, reluctance and confusion

2020Culture, Education and DevelopmentEconomyEgyptEgyptian Institute For StudiesHealthHussein DuqeilPaper
April 22, 2020 15:39 pm
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Source: Egyptian Institute for Studies Author(s): Hussein Duqeil Original Link: https://en.eipss-eg.org/egypt-covid-19-and-antiquities-officials-reluctance-and-confusion/ As Egyptian tourism was beginning to recover from its depression over years, the outbreak of the coronavirus has led to full deterioration of tourism activity in the country. Although this crisis has negatively affected...

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Egypt and the Gulf: Allies and Rivals

2020Chatham HouseDavid ButterEgyptForeign RelationsPaper
April 20, 2020 20:00 pm
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Source: Chatham House Author(s): David Butter Original Link:  https://www.chathamhouse.org/publication/egypt-and-gulf-allies-and-rivals There is and will continue to be an edge of rivalry in Egypt’s relations with the dominant Gulf Arab powers. This paper will focus primarily on the Egypt–Gulf relationship during the Sisi era. Read more at original link

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Egypt’s Parliament meets to discuss emergency legislation and economic relief

2020Culture, Education and DevelopmentEgyptHealthJudicial AffairsMiddle East InstituteMirette F. Mabrouk Mirette F. Mabrouk Paper
April 20, 2020 14:33 pm
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Source: Middle East Institute Author(s): Mirette F. Mabrouk Original Link:  https://www.mei.edu/blog/egypts-parliament-meets-discuss-emergency-legislation-and-economic-relief Egypt’s parliamentarians are going to be trying something new; they’re going to have to sit at least six feet apart, something that doesn’t come naturally to them. The government isn’t taking any chances — MPs’ access to...

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Renaissance Dam – The Question of War and Negotiation

2020Culture, Education and DevelopmentEconomyEgyptEgyptian Institute For StudiesEssam AbdelshafyForeign RelationsPaper
April 17, 2020 15:46 pm
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Source: Egyptian Institute for Studies Author(s): Essam Abdel Shafy Original Link: https://en.eipss-eg.org/renaissance-dam-the-question-of-war-and-negotiation/ Amid accelerated developments in the issue of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), against the backdrop of negotiation rounds held under the auspices of the United States during the period from December 2019 to February 2020...

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