In her latest article, Sayde-Hope Crystal discusses the closure of the Canadian Embassy in Cairo due to threats posed by the terrorist group Ansar Bayt al-Maqdis, a relative newcomer among the Middle East’s seemingly endless supply of armed Islamist factions.
Egypt
Protests in Egypt: Murder Charges Dropped Against Mubarak
Egyptian court drops murder charges against Hosni Mubarak sparking mass protests.
The Arms Trade Treaty: A Promising Start?
In his latest work, Ben Abonyi examines the Arms Trade Treaty.
About-Face: Egypt’s Involvement in the Arab-Israeli Conflict
Christian Paas-Lang discusses the history of Egypt’s involvement in the Arab-Israeli conflict.
Canada and the Suez Canal Crisis: A New Perspective
Joseph Fiorino looks at the Suez Crisis and what it meant for Canadian foreign policy.
The Return of the Old Guard in Egypt
Samir Mourani examines the role of Egyptian and Israeli elites in the illicit trade of natural resources.