The departure of Sameh Shoukry in 2024 prompted Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to reshuffle his diplomatic team, which the former foreign minister had controlled since 2014. The regional crisis over Gaza, the recalibration of relations with Turkey and the United Arab Emirates, and the return of Donald Trump to the White House precipitated much change in a diplomatic corps that still enjoys considerable prestige.Mohamed El-Shennawy, the presidential spokesman, is a pure product […]
The departure of Sameh Shoukry in 2024 prompted Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to reshuffle his diplomatic team, which the former foreign minister had controlled since 2014. The regional crisis over Gaza, the recalibration of relations with Turkey and the United Arab Emirates, and the return of Donald Trump to the White House precipitated much change in a diplomatic corps that still enjoys considerable prestige.Mohamed El-Shennawy, the presidential spokesman, is a pure product […] Read More