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==Critique and Perceived Hidden Objectives==
==Critique and Perceived Hidden Objectives==
==Editorial and Regional Positioning==
==Editorial and Regional Positioning==
The Cairo Review of Global Affairs is published by the American University in Cairo, an institution with strong ties to Western academic and policy circles. While the journal aims to provide a regional voice in global affairs, its editorial line often reflects perspectives aligned with Western and Egyptian policy interests, which may lead to critical portrayals of Iran’s regional role (The Cairo Review of Global Affairs, 2016)<ref>The Cairo Review of Global Affairs. (2016, July 26)<ref>The Cairo Review of Global Affairs. (2016). About Us. https://www.thecairoreview.com/about-us/</ref>. AUC Knowledge Fountain. https://fount.aucegypt.edu/cairev/</ref>. From Iran’s viewpoint, this could be seen as a subtle attempt to frame Iran’s policies and actions within a narrative that favors its regional rivals or Western agendas.
The Cairo Review of Global Affairs is published by the American University in Cairo, an institution with strong ties to Western academic and policy circles. While the journal aims to provide a regional voice in global affairs, its editorial line often reflects perspectives aligned with Western and Egyptian policy interests, which may lead to critical portrayals of Iran’s regional role (The Cairo Review of Global Affairs, 2016)<ref>The Cairo Review of Global Affairs. (2016, July 26). AUC Knowledge Fountain. https://fount.aucegypt.edu/cairev/</ref>. From Iran’s viewpoint, this could be seen as a subtle attempt to frame Iran’s policies and actions within a narrative that favors its regional rivals or Western agendas.


==Coverage of Iran and Regional Conflicts==
==Coverage of Iran and Regional Conflicts==
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==Potential Hidden Objectives==
==Potential Hidden Objectives==
* Shaping Regional Narratives: By emphasizing certain conflicts and Iran’s role within them, the journal might aim to shape regional and international narratives that constrain Iran’s influence (Abu Layla, 2023)<ref>Abu Layla, O. (2023). How Russia and Iran maintain their grip in Syria under the shadows of the Ukraine war. Cairo Review of Global Affairs. https://www.ciaonet.org/catalog?f%5Blocation%5D%5B%5D=Iran&f%5Bpublication%5D%5B%5D=Cairo+Review+of+Global+Affairs&f%5Btopic%5D%5B%5D=Conflict</ref>.
* Shaping Regional Narratives: By emphasizing certain conflicts and Iran’s role within them, the journal might aim to shape regional and international narratives that constrain Iran’s influence (Abu Layla, 2023)<ref>Abu Layla, O. (2023). How Russia and Iran maintain their grip in Syria under the shadows of the Ukraine war. Cairo Review of Global Affairs. https://www.ciaonet.org/catalog?f%5Blocation%5D%5B%5D=Iran&f%5Bpublication%5D%5B%5D=Cairo+Review+of+Global+Affairs&f%5Btopic%5D%5B%5D=Conflict</ref>.
* Supporting Western and Egyptian Policies: The journal’s affiliation with AUC and its editorial board’s composition suggest alignment with Western and Egyptian strategic interests, which often include countering Iran’s regional policies (The Cairo Review of Global Affairs, 2016)<ref>The Cairo Review of Global Affairs. (2016, July 26)<ref>The Cairo Review of Global Affairs. (2016). About Us. https://www.thecairoreview.com/about-us/</ref>. AUC Knowledge Fountain. https://fount.aucegypt.edu/cairev/</ref>.
* Supporting Western and Egyptian Policies: The journal’s affiliation with AUC and its editorial board’s composition suggest alignment with Western and Egyptian strategic interests, which often include countering Iran’s regional policies (The Cairo Review of Global Affairs, 2016)<ref>The Cairo Review of Global Affairs. (2016, July 26). AUC Knowledge Fountain. https://fount.aucegypt.edu/cairev/</ref>.
* Promoting a Middle Eastern Order Favorable to Egypt and Allies: The journal may implicitly support a regional order that limits Iran’s role and enhances Egypt’s diplomatic and political standing, especially amid recent warming ties between Egypt and Iran (The New Arab, 2025)<ref>The New Arab. (2025, May 30). Iran FM to visit Egypt next week amid deepening ties. https://www.newarab.com/news/iran-fm-visit-egypt-next-week-amid-deepening-ties</ref>.
* Promoting a Middle Eastern Order Favorable to Egypt and Allies: The journal may implicitly support a regional order that limits Iran’s role and enhances Egypt’s diplomatic and political standing, especially amid recent warming ties between Egypt and Iran (The New Arab, 2025)<ref>The New Arab. (2025, May 30). Iran FM to visit Egypt next week amid deepening ties. https://www.newarab.com/news/iran-fm-visit-egypt-next-week-amid-deepening-ties</ref>.


==References==
==References==
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