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
Opinion | The Middle East’s High-Stakes Political Stage: The Countdown to 2026
As 2025 draws to a close, the Middle Eastern political theatre is bracing for a seismic shift. At its zenith lies the long-anticipated normalisation between Israel and several Gulf capitals—a process that has remained in the wings since Donald Trump’s
Opinion | Is now the right time to cut reserve requirements?
The reserve requirement is one of the central monetary-policy instruments used by central banks to regulate liquidity and safeguard financial stability. In Egypt, it represents the share of bank deposits that the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) requires supervised commercial
Opinion | From Germany’s Past to Egypt’s Future
Of all the countries I have visited around the world, Germany remains the most capable of unsettling the mind and awakening difficult questions. History there does not hide in books; it walks in the streets, carved into museum walls and
Opinion | The World at a Crossroads: Power Shifts, Digital Hegemony, and the End of Linear Politics
At the dawn of 2025, the world appears as a space where powers intersect rather than merely collide. Geography alone no longer defines the balance of influence; technology, economy, and knowledge now weave the threads of new hegemonic maps. We
Opinion | Spain: A Distinct Voice in the Mediterranean Dialogue
Amid the accelerating global transformations reshaping the international landscape, Spain has emerged as a distinct voice — one that refuses silence in the face of the humanitarian tragedy in Gaza and insists on preserving a space for conscience within the
Opinion | Hamas, Trump, and the Future of Gaza
Just days before the war enters its third year, and mere hours before the deadline set by US President Donald Trump, Hamas announced its approval of Trump’s proposed peace plan, particularly the clause concerning the release of all hostages, both
Opinion | Egypt Unyielding: Defying Pressure and Defining Destiny
For millennia, Egypt has been a cornerstone of both regional and global affairs, with its influence remaining steadfast and undeniable. Today, as geopolitical tensions flare and shifting alliances reshape the Middle East, the country once again finds itself at the
Opinion | America’s Retreat: Can China and Russia Seize Global Leadership?
Since Donald Trump’s return to the White House in 2025 and his renewed commitment to “America First” policies, his most controversial decision has been the sweeping tariffs, sparking a new wave of trade protectionism that pits the United States directly
Opinion | Hello from Berlin!
I am writing this article from the German capital, Berlin, specifically at the iconic Television Tower in Alexanderplatz. It is likely that this article will be part of my upcoming book on travel literature. The moment my feet touched the