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
US Should Reform, Not End Military Aid to Egypt Egypt’s democratic transition is served by a new approach to US military assistance. Egypt
Why General Sisi Should Not Run For President of Egypt Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and the military to play important role as guarantor of Egypt's democratic transition. Egypt
Hamas Tries to Reconcile With Egypt Hostile Egyptian public opinion might stand in the way of a reconciliation between Gaza and Cairo. Palestine
Egypt-Sudan Ties Deteriorate Over Nile Sudan is shifting its position closer to the other upstream Nile states as ties with Egypt's new military leaders grow weaker. Egypt
Hamas Shuts Down Egypt Center in Gaza The closing of the center reflects a further deterioration in Hamas-Egypt ties. Palestine
Sadat: Egypt Will Keep The Peace with Israel Esmat al-Sadat, nephew of the late Egyptian president, is confident about the future of the Israeli-Egyptian peace agreement: "It will be maintained even when there’s utter chaos in Egypt." Egypt
Nour Party Picks Up Islamist Mantle In Egyptian Transition Having joined the coup against Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi, the Salafist Nour Party seek to lead the Islamist current in Egyptian politics. Egypt
Hamas Seeks to Ease Tension With Egypt Army Some Hamas officials have moved to calm tensions with Egypt's army, but not without heated internal debate. Palestine
The Lingering Trauma Of the Yom Kippur War Processing the trauma of the Yom Kippur War has taken Israelis four decades, with testimony by former Prime Minister Golda Meir finally being disclosed Sept. 12. Egypt
Egypt Should Preserve Unity Among Disparate Parties The Egyptian government needs some political panache. Egypt
Israel-Egypt Forge New Ties Over Sinai The United States is no longer the glue between Israel and Egypt. Egypt
How Did Turkey Lose Egypt? Statements by Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the coup in Egypt have set back Egyptian diplomacy and popularity with the Egyptian street. Egypt
