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
Egypt's Journalists Face Violence In Wake of Army Takeover Following the coup that toppled former President Mohammed Morsi, Egypt’s journalists have faced abuse at the hands of state security. Egypt
Egyptian Government Crackdown Produces More Militants in Sinai Salafists say the military does not seem to be able to distinguish between ordinary citizens and militants. Egypt
Understanding Egyptian Nationalism The newest version of Egyptian nationalism is the strongest challenge to Islamism in recent history. Egypt
Sinai's St. Catherine's Starves, Monastery Shuts Down The government shutdown of St. Catherine's monastery over possible attacks has left the community suffering. Egypt
Egypt Needs Proportional Electoral System Elections based on single-member districts may contribute to sectarianism, corruption and instability in Egypt. Egypt
Egypt's Buffer-Zone Move Shocks Hamas Egypt's decision to establish a buffer zone on the Gaza border has raised Palestinian fears of a possible armed confrontation. Palestine
Egypt’s New Draft Constitution Threatens Islamist Parties Egypt's draft constitution bans religious political parties, a move that has sent many parties scrambling to remove Islamist traces from their platforms. Egypt
Egypt Debates US Strike on Syria Anti-Americanism has clouded perceptions in what is now the post-realist phase of the Egyptian revolution. Egypt
Turkey’s Middle East Policy Lies in Shambles While Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan may still have some admirers in the "Arab street," he may be losing the admiration of many of the region’s leaders. Egypt
Egypt Economy Continues Downward Trend Despite significant Gulf aid, Egypt's economic indicators continue to point in the wrong direction. Egypt
The Democratic Case Against Islamism Any legitimate democratic system must allow for Islamist parties but have legal checks on their agenda. Egypt
Egyptian-Americans Split Over Morsi Coup The Egyptian-American community is divided and frustrated over US policy toward Egypt. Egypt
