Unconditional aid fuels corruption, but rigid sanctions destroy the lives of ordinary people. The “policy dial” takes a more flexible approach, but can the system still be gamed? Read more about the new framework for Syria from Klara Vlahčević Lisinski. thecairoreview.com/essays/th…

A study of the last 1,000 years of conflict reveals a need to unveil the true meaning of independence and self-determination as “ruses for settler colonialism”, argued Joseph Massad in a recent lecture hosted by AUC. Read more from Jacob Blau @Jacoblau_. thecairoreview.com/midan/ind…

Over the past three years, our contributors at The Cairo Review have brought their own unique perspectives on how to chart a course for the future. Read more here: thecairoreview.com/essays/th…

Despite the peaceful efforts of tens of thousands of people around the world—Arabs, Europeans, North Americans, Africans, Asians, Israelis, Muslims, Jews, Christians—the destruction of Gaza is not over three years after October 7, 2023. thecairoreview.com/editors-n…

Many treat Chinese investment in Egypt as a zero-sum game for the United States, but improving Egypt’s manufacturing capacity at the Suez Canal can be beneficial for all three parties. Read more from Islam Alhalawany and Hossam Heiba. thecairoreview.com/essays/th…

The AI boom relies on data workers around the world to keep the tech functioning, and stories of exploitation are raising concerns about a new type of techno-neocolonialism. Read more from journalist Olatunji Osho-Williams @osho_olatunji . thecairoreview.com/essays/ai…

Want to learn more about where experts think Egypt's economy is heading? Check out the Oxford Handbook of the Egyptian Economy, an initiative of the Egypt Economic Development and Policies project administered by AUC. thecairoreview.com/essays/ne…

For those too young to remember the attacks, political polarization threatens to overshadow shared humanity. Read more from Columbia University graduate student Madalina Gilca in her coverage of the 25th anniversary memorial of 9/11 in New York City. thecairoreview.com/essays/is…

For Beijing, the new Muslim alliance may be a case of “be careful what you wish for”. Read more from Jagannath Panda @jppjagannath1. What do you think about the new Mecca pact? Is it a boon for China, or an emerging threat? Read the full piece here: thecairoreview.com/essays/th…

The GCC needs a new playbook for deterrence. Read more from Omar Al-Ubaydli, affiliated professor of economics at George Mason University and affiliated senior research fellow at the Mercatus Center @omareconomics . thecairoreview.com/essays/de…

Fragile ceasefires, strained alliances. The pieces are on the board, but unlike chess, the game of geopolitics has few rules set in stone. Read more from the editorial note from “Power Play”, our Summer 2026 issue. thecairoreview.com/editors-n… Who do you think will come out on top?

China VS the West --- do either promote African tech sovereignty? What do you think about Chinese tech in Africa? Is it helping the continent, or trapping it? Read more from Shahinaz Essmat, PhD candidate at Cairo University. thecairoreview.com/essays/th…

With waning confidence in America’s power to maintain peace in the region, Arab middle powers are moving toward new security strategies. Read more from Alaa Elhadidi, former Egyptian diplomat and professor of practice of international relations at the AUC. thecairoreview.com/essays/th…

What’s a better geopolitical strategy—force, or finance? Hear more about the @EAEFund and its new book “A Daring Enterprise” in this podcast featuring Chairman and CEO James Harmon and Senior Vice President @Cornelius_Queen . thecairoreview.com/podcasts/…

International commentary on Libya has been trapped in a patronizing loop. It’s time to emerge from that narrative. Read more from Youssef Sawani @YoussefSawani , professor of politics and international relations at the University of Tripoli. thecairoreview.com/essays/li…

“The appearance of grassroots consensus could be entirely fabricated,” writes Hany Farid, professor of computer science at Dartmouth College. Do you trust what you read online? Tell us about the most concerning AI-generated content you’ve seen below. thecairoreview.com/essays/th…

Europe might say it supports international law, but actions speak louder than words. Read more from journalist and international affairs analyst Klara Vlahčević Lisinski and let us know what you think! Check out our Summer 2026 issue, “Power Play”. thecairoreview.com/essays/eu…

Have you had a chance to check out our new Summer 2026 issue, “Power Play”? It’s answering some important questions, like: How can we trust social media in the age of AI? We’re dropping two essays for you today exploring these topics, so keep an eye out. thecairoreview.com/editors-n…

As superpowers struggle to manage regional escalation, a new dynamic is emerging across the Middle East. Read more from Gedaliah Afterman and Caroline Dibble in our Summer 2026 issue "Power Play". Who do you think is winning the war? Let us know below. thecairoreview.com/essays/th…