In a region increasingly defined by conflict, polarization and shifting alliances, Egypt has carved out a distinctive role for itself: that of a steady, pragmatic mediator. While military confrontations and diplomatic breakdowns have dominated headlines across the Middle East, Cairo has consistently chosen restraint, dialogue and regional stability over confrontation. Over the past several years,…

Scientific research in Egypt and across the Middle East continues to face deep structural challenges that have contributed to its marginalization and weakened its global impact compared to Western nations. While advanced economies prioritize innovation, technological development, and knowledge production as central pillars of economic growth, much of the Arab world still struggles with limited…