Mirette Mabrouk
Senior fellow at the Middle East Institute specializing in economic development, regional security, and sustainable development with a particular focus on Egypt and Nile Basin issues.
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Oct 2, 2025 • 40min
Water and Power: Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia at Odds Over Africa’s Largest Dam
In this discussion, Mirette F. Mabrouk, a Senior Fellow at the Middle East Institute specializing in Egypt and Nile issues, delves into the tensions surrounding the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam. Topics include the historical failures in negotiations and the dam's significance for Ethiopia’s economic aspirations. Mirette highlights Egypt's concerns about water security, the evolving regional power dynamics in the Horn of Africa, and the limited options remaining for Egypt and Sudan post-dam completion. She also suggests the need for external mediation and potential incentives to reach a viable agreement.
Jul 31, 2025 • 37min
Egypt and Gaza: Conflict, Crisis, and the Path to a Ceasefire
Mirette Mabrouk, a Senior Fellow at the Middle East Institute specializing in Egypt’s economic and security issues, delves into the critical humanitarian crisis in Gaza and its ramifications for Egypt. She discusses Cairo’s concerns over regional stability and domestic outrage. The conversation highlights Egypt's role in ceasefire negotiations and the challenges of aid delivery amid deteriorating conditions. Mabrouk also touches on international perspectives, the complexities of reconstruction plans, and the implications for Palestinian statehood.
