North Africa Weekly: September 3, 2025
From the accelerating consolidation of power in eastern Libya to Egypt becoming Russia’s top African partner on nuclear power.
Clan Haftar Reshuffles
Power consolidation within the Haftar clan exposes Libya’s eastern rule as a criminal enterprise masquerading as counterterrorism.
North Africa Weekly: August 27, 2025
From tense relations between Algeria and France to Morocco enhancing its defense capabilities, Egypt looking at Turkish fighter jets.
North Africa Weekly: August 19, 2025
How the EU can counter and undermine the Kremlin; El Sisi says Egypt won’t compromise on share of Nile water; and more.
North Africa Weekly: August 13, 2025
Advancing understanding of North Africa’s political economies, governance, and geostrategic role
Stimson Center Launches North Africa Program to Elevate Regional Analysis & Global Policy Engagement
Washington, DC – The Stimson Center is proud to announce the launch of the North Africa Program, led by Hafed Al Ghwell, Senior Fellow and Director, and supported by Lana Bleik, Fellow and Deputy Director. The program will be dedicated to advancing understanding of the Maghreb region’s political economies, internal dynamics, and global relevance. Previously […]
Eyes on the Maghreb
Eye on the Maghreb with Hafed Al Ghwell
The U.S. election’s impact on North Africa, from Morocco-Algeria tensions over Western Sahara to authoritarianism in Tunisia and Egypt, and Libya’s turmoil.