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Islam Farag

Islam Farag is an Egyptian journalist, analyst and researcher. He is an expert on Middle East affairs and has contributed dozens of press kits on regional affairs and issues. He participated in many research projects within Egyptian governmental and non-governmental institutions. He has worked in many Egyptian and Arab press institutions as a journalist and analyst. He is interested in issues of the historic relationship of the Arab world with regional and world powers. Also he is interested in power conflicts in the middle east.

Expert materials

Arab Summit: Will Assad seize the opportunity to achieve peace in Syria?

Arab Summit: Will Assad seize the opportunity to achieve peace in Syria?
Sources and analysts commented to UWI on Syria's return and the path ahead.
Sudan: Historical sensitivities and complex calculations force Cairo to be neutral

Sudan: Historical sensitivities and complex calculations force Cairo to be neutral
Background and current stances in bilateral relations.
The Saudi-Iranian Agreement: A difficult road, but it’s worth going

The Saudi-Iranian Agreement: A difficult road, but it’s worth going
The agreement is about much more than the mere normalization of relations between the two great powers in the region.
Shukri’s visit to Syria and Türkiye

Shukri’s visit to Syria and Türkiye
Shortening time under humanitarian cover.
Normalization between the Gulf states and Syria

Normalization between the Gulf states and Syria
A quiet process that is unable to transcend the symbolic aspect.
Can Egypt really mediate between Armenia and Azerbaijan?

Can Egypt really mediate between Armenia and Azerbaijan?
Cairo has appeared recently as a new player in the Caucasus.
China: A coherent strategy that encourages Africans to turn their backs on the West

China: A coherent strategy that encourages Africans to turn their backs on the West
Multipolarity is gaining ground on thr African continent.
Will the UAE succeed in leading the normalization train between Ankara and Damascus to the arrival station?

Will the UAE succeed in leading the normalization train between Ankara and Damascus to the arrival station?
A look at the Arab press and underlying interests in the UAE.
Arab Gulf: A political and economic force leading the Arab world

Arab Gulf: A political and economic force leading the Arab world
They are more and more replacing the formerly incluential capitals of Bagdad, Damascus and Cairo..
Saudi-Chinese relations: A new path for the interest of the Arab World

Saudi-Chinese relations: A new path for the interest of the Arab World
On Chinese President Xi's recent visit to Saudi Arabia.
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