A new article by Omnia Khalil examining the scope of Sino-Egyptian collaboration and its impact on Egypt’s political economic policies

The Mapping Connections Project is pleased to announce the recent publication of an article by Omnia Khalil in the magazine Alsifr. Omnia is an ECR on the project and a Lecturer at the Department of Anthropology, and Interdisciplinary Programs, CCNY; Interim Director, International and Global Studies Program, CCNY and Affiliated Professor of the Earth & Environmental Science Doctoral Program, CUNY Graduate Center. The article can be found here and the abstract is as follows:

Does Egypt needs these New Satellite Cities?

This article examines the scope of Sino-Egyptian collaboration and its impact on Egypt’s political economic policies. In recent years, the Egyptian state has launched ambitious initiatives, including the construction of a "New Administrative Capital" and the declaration of a "New Republic." Central to these urban agenda is Egypt’s increasing financial and infrastructural engagement with China, particularly through large-scale mega projects. This article explores how Chinese-backed investments and loans may influence Egypt’s economic trajectory and assesses whether this partnership signals a shift toward a state-capitalist model in Egypt. Through this lens, the study offers insights into the evolving dynamics of Egypt’s political economy.