Analysis Hostage to Hormuz, can Gulf rewire future energy flows to bypass Iran’s chokepoint? As the US-Israel-Iran war disrupts around 20% of global oil supply, experts point to opportunities and challenges facing a renewed push to develop alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz. By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Israel energy minister says gas flowing to Egypt, Jordan despite shutdown reports Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen told Al-Monitor that despite security concerns and partial shut down of marine gas platforms, Israel continues to supply gas to Egypt, Jordan and Israeli consumers. Israel
Egypt closes stores early, Jordan bans AC as Iran war takes toll Jordanian Prime Minister Jafar Hassan announced Monday that the use of air conditioning and heating equipment in ministries, government departments and public institutions will now be prohibited. Egypt
Analysis Oil-rich Gulf states could face power crunch as Iran war hits energy security While the conflict fuels a global oil price shock, the Gulf states must contend with growing threats to their own energy security, from power cuts to desalinated water loss. By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Analysis Oil crisis stokes inflation risks for Mideast as Iran war exposes importers By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Analysis Qatar gas shock roils Middle East energy risk profile amid Iran war By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Egyptian school curriculums dictated by ruling powers Throughout the ever-changing dynamic of regimes in power in modern Egypt, the nation’s school curriculum has always been the most ideologically affected. Egypt
Ahrar movement claims military rule never stopped in Egypt The Ahrar movement claims that none of the goals of Egypt’s January 25 Revolution have been achieved and vows to continue the struggle. Egypt
Harrowing end to 2013 for civil society in Egypt It’s been a harrowing end to 2013 for activists, journalists and opposition, who have faced crackdowns, arrests, imprisonment and death when opposing or even just working under the rule of the military-backed government that ousted Mohammed Morsi. Egypt
Egypt's government fails to end civil strife, terrorism The Egyptian government’s recent decision to list the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization is meant to draw attention away from criticism directed at the government and will not help address Egypt’s primary challenges. Egypt
Egypt's decision fuels vigilante violence against Muslim Brotherhood The Egyptian government's labeling the Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist organization has seemingly fueled vigilante violence against Brotherhood members. Egypt
Egypt to send public delegations to Nile Basin neighbors Following a recent workshop, the Arab Water Council has decided to send public delegations from Egypt to other Nile Basin countries to strengthen ties and calm the crisis over water shares. Egypt
Egypt declares Muslim Brotherhood terrorist group Egypt's designation of the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization could cause the Brotherhood problems in other Arab countries. Egypt
Egypt braces for constitution referendum Amid growing concerns over violent activity across Egypt, the country’s interim administration is taking steps to ensure the success of the planned constitutional referendum. Egypt
The battle for Egypt’s doctors' union A Christian female doctor leads an effort that wrests control of the Egyptian Doctors Syndicate from the Muslim Brotherhood for the first time in 28 years. Egypt
Egypt's Coptic churches on alert during Christmas holidays Egyptian security is taking several measures to protect Coptic churches during the holiday season, especially since it coincides with former President Mohammed Morsi's trial on Jan. 8. Egypt
Egypt turns to business, civil society in Nile water dispute The Egyptian government has reached out to civil society and the private sector to extend its influence in Ethiopia and other Nile Basin countries. Egypt
Despite risks, women continue to protest in Egypt Although female demonstrators in Egypt are subjected to a number of risks, they have developed ways of minimizing these dangers and still insist on taking to the streets to protest. Egypt
