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The MECRA research blog is composed of short articles and may include outside contributions. The views expressed in these blogs and articles are the author's own and do not necessarily reflect the Middle East Center for Reporting and Analysis editorial stance.

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Egypt's armed forces today: A comparison with Israel

MECRA

Sep 26, 202014 min read

Egypt's armed forces today: A comparison with Israel

As Egypt continues to diversify its sources of arms away from the U.S., the Israeli advantage will continue to lessen if Egypt is successful

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Coronavirus in the Middle East DAILY updates by MECRA

MECRA

Mar 27, 20203 min read

Coronavirus in the Middle East DAILY updates by MECRA

Since the last edition (March 21-26) and the March 11 of the Middle East Coronavirus Daily Update (MECDU) we have seen major rises in the...

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Developing Story: Sources and related to Turkey's new role in the Mediterranean, sending of Syrians

MECRA

Dec 29, 20194 min read

Developing Story: Sources and related to Turkey's new role in the Mediterranean, sending of Syrians

In late November Turkey signed a deal with the Government of the National Accord in Libya. The GNA controls parts of Libya near Tripoli,...

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An attack in Somalia kills up to 90 people, including several Turkish nationals

MECRA

Dec 28, 20191 min read

An attack in Somalia kills up to 90 people, including several Turkish nationals

A source from Somalia wrote the following MECRA this morning; "These are pictures were taken from the terror attack scene or place....

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The road to Minya: Egypt's Christians under attack again

MECRA

Nov 5, 20184 min read

The road to Minya: Egypt's Christians under attack again

By DAVE MCAVOY On 2 Nov Islamist gunmen attacked three busses carrying Christian pilgrims returning from a visit to the Monastery of St...

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Securing Sinai

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Jan 30, 20181 min read

Securing Sinai

After 2017's mass casualty attack and with elections approaching, Egypt is tackling terror in Sinai with a major operation launched on...

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