With trees uprooted, permits restricted and settler violence escalating, Palestinians face their worst olive harvest in years—a season of grief instead of oil.
Analysts see Egypt’s new parliament—elected without real competition—as a potential step toward scrapping presidential term limits and extending El-Sisi’s rule.
The Grand Egyptian Museum marks a milestone for Egypt’s tourism, but without broader development, it risks becoming another fragile pillar of an uneven economy.
Ancient Khemites: Museums and the making of modern Egyptian identity
Egypt’s ancient past, once a symbol of colonial possession, transforms into a source of national renewal and a cornerstone of modern Egyptian identity.
Beyond numbers: Egypt’s Christian quota fails to deliver representation
Egypt’s Coptic representation in parliament has risen since 2014, but token quotas and state control have left equality and citizenship issues largely unaddressed.