Will Egyptian parliament cut into the military's profit margin?

The Egyptian army’s strength may hinder any attempt at limiting its economic activities.

Egypt

Is this the man who will replace Abbas?

It seems dismissed Fatah leader Mohammed Dahlan is expanding his regional and international influence to become the potential successor to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.

Saudi Arabia

What the Egyptian Cabinet reshuffle means

In a bid to revive his Cabinet’s role before addressing the parliament to earn confidence, Egyptian Prime Minister Sharif Ismail yielded to the parliament’s demands and announced a Cabinet reshuffle that included 10 portfolios.

Egypt

Are ships really avoiding the Suez?

Falling oil prices do not necessarily spell disaster for the Suez Canal.

Egypt

Will Egypt-Hamas fallout hurt Palestinian reconciliation?

Hamas appears to be making an effort to repair relations with Egypt, but it’s unclear whether the road runs both ways.

Palestine

MP says Iran shuttered embassies over lack of funding

According to one Iranian parliamentarian, financial issues were behind Iran's closing of a number of embassies, for which the Foreign Ministry has long complained of a lack of funding.

Saudi Arabia

Egyptian state takes on independent trade unions

After Egypt recently declared independent trade unions invalid, many groups said they will fight the decision on the grounds that it violates the constitution.

Egypt

Has there been a breakthrough in Hamas-Egypt ties?

A Hamas visit to Egypt ended on a positive note, which might push the Egyptians to stop the incitement campaign against the movement.

Palestine

Egypt's NGOs face 'orchestrated, escalating' assault from authorities

A widening security crackdown on civil society organizations and activists has left many in Egypt pessimistic about the future.

Egypt

Is Israel key to solving Renaissance Dam crisis?

Ousted parliamentarian Tawfik Okasha still faces fierce criticism from his government for getting too close to Israel, in the ongoing Renaissance Dam saga — but could Egypt need Israel more than they are willing to admit?

Egypt

Why was Egypt's justice minister really fired?

Egyptian Justice Minister Ahmed al-Zind was removed from his post following remarks deemed insulting to the Prophet Muhammad — but politics may be the real culprit.

Egypt

New campaign against face veil sparks controversy in Egypt

Mohamed Attiya, the founder of the "Ban the niqab" campaign, speaks to Al-Monitor about why he supports banning niqabs in state institutions despite the criticism the campaign has received.

Egypt