Publication

This paper analyzes Egypt's decision to join the Tripartite Free Trade Agreement (TFTA). Following a review of the trends and factors that have shaped trade policy in the past, the author explores the more contemporary economic and political changes that Egypt has experienced as a result of the 2011 revolution. He then evaluates Egypt’s experience as part of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA). Overall, the author believes that joining the TFTA is both politically and economically beneficial for Egypt.