Commentary
Egypt remains exposed to food supply shocks
Cairo must develop a more reliable and secure supply chain of wheat imports and invest in sustainable domestic agriculture if it is to weather the global food shortage.
December 12, 2022
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Commentary
Cairo must develop a more reliable and secure supply chain of wheat imports and invest in sustainable domestic agriculture if it is to weather the global food shortage.
December 12, 2022
1 To Watch
Fresh EU sanctions and a G7-led price cap on Russian crude have sought to safeguard global oil supplies and prices, but energy markets will struggle to absorb their impact.
December 6, 2022
Opinion
As the country sinks further into debt, observers are questioning whether its government can secure the funds it needs to restore stability to the economy
November 19, 2022
Commentary
Cairo must develop a more reliable and secure supply chain of wheat imports and invest in sustainable domestic agriculture if it is to weather the global food shortage.
December 12, 2022
1 To Watch
Fresh EU sanctions and a G7-led price cap on Russian crude have sought to safeguard global oil supplies and prices, but energy markets will struggle to absorb their impact.
December 6, 2022
Opinion
As the country sinks further into debt, observers are questioning whether its government can secure the funds it needs to restore stability to the economy
November 19, 2022
Commentary
Abu Dhabi and Riyadh are ramping up investment in military bases and ports as part of efforts to insulate their economies and shore up their security in anticipation of the US’s withdrawal from the region
November 2, 2022
Commentary
Differing security approaches amid tumultuous world events increases the risk of escalation and further disruption to trade around maritime chokepoints
October 18, 2022
Op-ed
The move will serve the UK’s wider interests in the Gulf and Middle East
September 5, 2022
Op-ed
The US-Saudi relationship, though strained, was never at serious risk.
August 4, 2022
1 To Watch
The population is losing patience as the international community loses its appetite – and its credibility.
July 6, 2022
1 To Watch
The UAE, Saudi and Qatar are ramping up strategic investments and snapping up Egyptian assets.
June 30, 2022
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