US marks 250 years amid stark contrast: Trump attacks progressive ‘threat’ while Pope Leo defends migrants
As the United States marked its 250th anniversary, President Donald Trump used a Mount Rushmore address to warn of a “communist threat” from progressive Democrats and vow the deportation of immigrants, drawing a sharp contrast with Pope Leo, who concurrently
Opinion | House of The Arabs: From Foundation to Future
Henry Kissinger is famously said to have asked: “Who do I call if I want to speak to Europe?” This sardonic remark has since become shorthand for a structural dilemma in international politics: how collective entities are translated into coherent
Opinion | Is Germany losing confidence? A Hertie School perspective
Hertie School in Berlin holds a special place in my academic journey, not only as a leading institution examining Germany’s political, social, and human dynamics, but also as a formative personal experience. My time there, and my continued engagement with
Damietta Port launches Ro-Ro transit service linking Europe to Gulf markets
Damietta Port has launched a new transit service for refrigerated and dry cargo arriving from Europe via a Ro-Ro shipping line connecting the port with Port of Trieste. The move marks a strategic step in Egypt’s efforts to position itself
Opinion | From Watergate to Epstein: How Trump Changed the Morality of the World
Moral scandals have long shaped Western politics, but for decades they functioned as tests of institutional strength and the credibility of ethical discourse. Leaders from Richard Nixon to Bill Clinton, alongside prime ministers and ministers across France, Italy, Germany, Sweden,
Opinion | Trump’s America and the Global Monroe Doctrine: When Power Becomes Policy
At the dawn of 2026, the world no longer tolerates ambiguity. Diplomatic masks have slipped. Reality stands exposed. Raw power is the only language that requires no translation. At the centre of this historic shift is the United States. It
EIB commits $80m to RMBV North Africa Fund III, catalysing over $300m in investments
The European Investment Bank (EIB), through its development arm EIB Global, has committed $80m to the RMBV North Africa Fund III to accelerate private sector development and sustainability in Egypt, as part of a broader regional investment strategy covering North
Opinion | Finland: A State That Invested in People
Europe offers more than one model worthy of attention, and Finland stands out as a particularly revealing case. It is rarely invoked as a loud country or a traditional power, but rather as a quiet example of a state that
The $901 Billion Anchor: How a Silent Signature Locked America into Europe
Behind closed doors and away from the usual fanfare of the television cameras, President Donald Trump has formalised a military strategy that may fundamentally clash with his own “America First” instincts. By signing the $901bn National Defence Authorisation Act (NDAA)
Egypt prepares major incentive packages to attract green hydrogen investments: Petroleum Minister
Petroleum and Mineral Resources Minister Karim Badawi announced that Egypt is developing a set of highly attractive incentive packages to accelerate investment in green hydrogen, as the country works to position itself as a central player in the emerging global