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Hana Elshehaby

Research Assistant

Bio

Hana Elshehaby is a research assistant for the Middle East Council on Global Affairs’ Foreign Policy Program. She received a Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service with a specialization in International Politics from Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service in Qatar. She also holds a certificate in Media and Politics through a joint program between Northwestern University and Georgetown University in Qatar where she produced a digital project titled “Independent Filmmaking in Post-Revolution Egypt.” Her research interests include foreign policy, civil society, and media in the MENA region.

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Articles

Can the U.S. Keep Its Military Edge in Saudi Arabia?
The recent U.S.-Saudi arms deal signals Riyadh’s strategic shift toward military autonomy and defense-sector localization through technology transfer and co-development. 
Hana Elshehaby
Middle East NATO Office and Regional Security
NATO’s decision to open an office in Jordan strengthens western powers’ interests and challenges speculation surrounding their declining security engagement with the region.
Hana Elshehaby, Aylin Salahifar
Egypt and the Fear of a "Second Nakba"
As Israel carries out a catastrophic military campaign in Gaza, it appears intent on pushing the residents of the coastal strip into neighboring Egypt. This has alarmed Cairo, which has resisted opening its border. But will it hold out as the death toll rises and pressure mounts?
Adel Abdel Ghafar, Hana Elshehaby
China’s Xi travels to Saudi Arabia as Asia-GCC relations reach new heights 
The arrival of Chinese President Xi Jinping in Saudi Arabia marks an important moment in the historical relationship between the two countries and their respective regions. While the United States has recently been eager to drive a wedge between its partners in the Persian Gulf and its rival to the East, heads of state from… Continue reading China’s Xi travels to Saudi Arabia as Asia-GCC relations reach new heights 
Adel Abdel Ghafar, Hana Elshehaby
Why the U.S. Congressional Effort to Pressure Algeria on Russia Could Backfire
In a letter addressed to United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken on September 29, U.S. Congresswoman Lisa McClain (R-MI) and 26 of her colleagues called for imposing sanctions on Algeria through the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA). The move is ostensibly connected to the war in Ukraine and the intensifying competition between… Continue reading Why the U.S. Congressional Effort to Pressure Algeria on Russia Could Backfire
Yahia H. Zoubir, Hana Elshehaby

Publications

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July 16, 2024
MENA region -
China’s Approach to Palestine and Israel: Towards a Greater Role?

Since October 7, 2023, China has responded to the unfolding crisis in the Middle East by supporting multilateral efforts to bring an immediate end to the violence in Gaza and contain a wider regional conflagration.

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February 28, 2023
Gulf Countries - MENA region - Middle East - North Africa -
Food Insecurity in the Middle East and North Africa

Discover the Causes of Food Insecurity in the Middle East and North Africa, along with Solutions to Achieve Food Security and Increase Agricultural Production.

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