It is not an exaggeration to say that the Middle East after the ongoing war—given that the fragile ceasefire in effect at the time of writing does not represent a definitive end to the war—will not be the same as it was before the war.
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It comes as no surprise that the Muslim Brotherhood, designated as a terrorist organization, continues to exploit regional and international crises in its persistent attempts to incite public opinion against the Egyptian state and its national institutions.
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For decades, a prevailing assumption has guided policymakers and analysts: that economic approaches, particularly the expansion and deepening of trade and investment ties, can either resolve conflicts or place them on a trajectory toward resolution.
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It may be premature to fully assess the outcomes of the unipolar era that has prevailed since the dissolution of the Soviet Union and the rise of the United States to the pinnacle of the global order, but the world order appears to be changing.
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The Arab states must conduct a comprehensive and objective review of their historical relations with global and regional powers in order to safeguard their national security, writes Mohamed Fayez Farahat
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On 27 December 2024, the renowned Al-Ahram Institution embarked on its 150th year — a century and a half of journalism, culture, literature, opinion, analysis, and documentation.
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BRICS has made significant strides since its establishment in 2009. Initially comprising four economies – China, Russia, Brazil, and India – the group expanded to include South Africa in 2010.
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Egypt’s membership of new international groups recognises the country’s economic potential and its important place in the emerging markets, writes Mohamed Fayez Farahat
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Mohamed Fayez Farahat explores what a shift in regional power dynamics might actually involve
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The term "troublemakers" is well known in daily lives and among psychologists and social psychologists. However, the concept of "troublemaker states" is not recognized among political scientists and international relations theorists.
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A state's foreign policy is a process governed by specific concepts and objectives and subject to the constraints of the political and financial resources available to decision-makers.
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What would Egypt have been like today in the absence of the 30 June 2013 Revolution
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Some regional and international crises acquire a special character due to their role in unveiling many important global phenomena.
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The current crisis in Gaza is not the first in the Middle East region, but it is the most dangerous, for its repercussions on regional security, and perhaps even leading to a change in the shape of the region.
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In the aftermath of the current Israeli aggression against Gaza, extensive evaluations are anticipated from all stakeholders, extending beyond direct conflict parties to include international powers, notably the United States and European nations.
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Hard power remains a primary condition for stability and security in the Middle East region, underscoring the limitations of liberal international relations theories, writes Mohamed Fayez Farahat
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In the realm of developmental experiments spanning decades, visionary leaders play a pivotal role in shaping their trajectories.
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The quick consensus on Syria's return expresses the Arab will to end divisions over internal transformations and decline of the Arab Spring as a basis for polarization.
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Three main developments that took place in China in 2019 are expected to determine the country’s foreign policies this year
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Multiple domestic factors appear set to continue to impact foreign interactions between the world’s major powers this year
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