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Turkey’s Military Intervention in Libya: A Surprise Triumph for Erdogan
RUSI Newsbrief, 26 June 2020
Samuel Ramani
Turkey’s intervention in Libya transformed the strategic balance of a years-long conflict and bolstered its geopolitical standing in the eastern Mediterranean.
Tags: Egypt, Turkey, Libya
Europe and the Coronavirus Pandemic in the Middle East
Commentary, 6 April 2020
Tobias Borck
The pandemic preoccupies Europe. But the continent should not lose sight of potential new crises in the Middle East.
Tags: Egypt, Iran, The Gulf Region, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Libya, Israel, Middle East and North Africa
"“For the time being, investors and the international community are likely to wait and see what happens this week and next Friday, in terms of protests,” said H.A. Hellyer, senior associate fellow at the Royal United Services Institute and the Carnegie Endowment. “Few will be assuming radical change, but will still keep a close eye for the next few days.”
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Rare Egypt Protests Give New Resonance to Actor's Viral Videos
In The News, 22 September 2019 Tags: Egypt
"“This is the new environment that pervades, particularly against the background of Egypt’s ‘war on terror’,” said H.A. Hellyer, senior non-resident fellow at the Atlantic Council and the Royal United Services Institute in London. "
Five years after Morsi, Egyptian economy strengthens amid oppression
In The News, 2 July 2018 Tags: Egypt, Middle East and North Africa
"“His second term will be his last unless he moves to amend the constitution, which would require a referendum. That is something we should pay close attention to over the next year,” said H.A. Hellyer, senior non-resident fellow at the Atlantic Council and Royal United Services Institute. "
Egypt’s El-Sisi Defeats Token Opponent
In The News, 4 April 2018 Tags: Egypt, Global Security Issues
Anything but Strait-Forward: The Saudi Agenda in Yemen
RUSI Newsbrief, 2 March 2018
R T Howard
Saudi Arabia’s investment in the war in Yemen may have more to do with pipelines and maintaining control of the region’s shipping lanes than previously thought.
Tags: Egypt, The Gulf Region, Sudan, Maritime ForcesPages

Europe and the Coronavirus Pandemic in the Middle East
Commentary, 6 April 2020Tobias Borck
The pandemic preoccupies Europe. But the continent should not lose sight of potential new crises in the Middle East.
Egypt, Iran, The Gulf Region, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Libya, Israel, Middle East and North Africa
Rendering Unto the State: What Role do Egyptians Want for Religion?
Commentary, 18 September 2013H A Hellyer
While polling suggests that Egypt’s otherwise religiously conservative population are ambivalent towards religion-based political parties, support for restrictions on the ousted Muslim Brotherhood’s Freedom and Justice Party has yet to be tested.
Egypt, Military Sciences, Global Security Issues, Middle East and North Africa
Morsi's Overthrow: All Sides Must Now Be Held to Account
Commentary, 15 July 2013H A Hellyer
The Muslim Brotherhood can't escape blame for its ousting from power and Egypt's subsequent polarisation. If the international community can do anything, it is to persuade all political actors to refrain from violence and respect civil rights.
Egypt, Global Security Issues, Middle East and North Africa
Tahrir Squared: Egypt, Israel and Gaza
Commentary, 19 November 2012H A Hellyer
The regional strategic context stands in contrast to 2008-09. The government in Cairo is now much more sensitive to popular sentiment, which has been inflamed by the violence. Egypt’s reaction to the conflict will be of keen interest to regional observers.
Egypt, International Security Studies, Israel, Global Security Issues, Middle East and North Africa
Military or President: Who Calls the Shots in Egypt?
Commentary, 24 August 2012H A Hellyer
The relationship between President Morsi and the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) has always been under intense scrutiny. Morsi’s removal of SCAF’s leadership could have represented the beginnings of open conflict between the Morsi and SCAF, but the actual situation is far more complex.
Egypt, Global Security Issues, Middle East and North Africa
Turkey’s Military Intervention in Libya: A Surprise Triumph for Erdogan
RUSI Newsbrief, 26 June 2020Samuel Ramani
Turkey’s intervention in Libya transformed the strategic balance of a years-long conflict and bolstered its geopolitical standing in the eastern Mediterranean.
Egypt, Turkey, RUSI Newsbrief, Libya
Anything but Strait-Forward: The Saudi Agenda in Yemen
RUSI Newsbrief, 2 March 2018R T Howard
Saudi Arabia’s investment in the war in Yemen may have more to do with pipelines and maintaining control of the region’s shipping lanes than previously thought.
Egypt, RUSI Newsbrief, The Gulf Region, Sudan, Maritime Forces
Egypt’s Revolution in Abeyance
RUSI Newsbrief, 27 February 2015H A Hellyer
Four years on from Egypt’s revolution, the positions of the main actors have shifted, yet the revolutionaries still have an important role to play in determining the country’s future.
Egypt, RUSI Newsbrief, Global Security Issues, Middle East and North Africa
Egypt Two Years On: The Revolution Continues
RUSI Newsbrief, 8 March 2013H A Hellyer
Two years after the resignation of President Hosni Mubarak, it seems that Egypt will continue to be faced with political turmoil and social unrest for some time to come.
Egypt, International Security Studies, RUSI Newsbrief, Middle East and North Africa
Book Launch: Revolution Undone - Egypt's Road Beyond Revolt with Dr H.A. Hellyer
Events, 21 November 2016The Royal United Services Institute invites you to attend the book launch of Dr Hellyer's new publication: A Revolution Undone.
Egypt, Middle East and North Africa

"“For the time being, investors and the international community are likely to wait and see what happens this week and next Friday, in terms of protests,” said H.A. Hellyer, senior associate fellow at the Royal United Services Institute and the Carnegie Endowment. “Few will be assuming radical change, but will still keep a close eye for the next few days.” "
Rare Egypt Protests Give New Resonance to Actor's Viral Videos
In The News, 22 September 2019 Tags: Egypt
"“This is the new environment that pervades, particularly against the background of Egypt’s ‘war on terror’,” said H.A. Hellyer, senior non-resident fellow at the Atlantic Council and the Royal United Services Institute in London."
Five years after Morsi, Egyptian economy strengthens amid oppression
In The News, 2 July 2018 Tags: Egypt, Middle East and North Africa
"“His second term will be his last unless he moves to amend the constitution, which would require a referendum. That is something we should pay close attention to over the next year,” said H.A. Hellyer, senior non-resident fellow at the Atlantic Council and Royal United Services Institute."
Egypt’s El-Sisi Defeats Token Opponent
In The News, 4 April 2018 Tags: Egypt, Global Security Issues
"'There are no serious challengers on the ballot to the sitting president – something that different parts of the state apparatus is unlikely to be very pleased about,' said HA Hellyer of the Royal United Services Institute, a thinktank. 'In this context, there is no contest – and that’s probably more down to a series of ad hoc, reactionary moves by different parts of the state, rather than a well thought out strategy.'"
Egypt election: sole challenger to Sisi registers at last minute
In The News, 29 January 2018 Tags: Egypt, Global Security Issues
""ISIS are deeply sectarian, that's nothing new, but they have decided to re-emphasize that aspect in Egypt over the past few months," said H.A. Hellyer, senior non-resident fellow at the Atlantic Council and the Royal United Services Institute. "Christian targets are easier -- churches are far more difficult to fortify than say an army barracks or a police station. It's a disturbing development because it indicates we have the possibility of repeated and continued attacks against soft targets." "
Families gather after Egypt church attack, state of emergency approved
In The News, 10 April 2017 Tags: Egypt, Global Security Issues, Terrorism, Middle East and North Africa
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