Al-Ahram Weekly On-line
24 - 30 December 1998
Issue No.409
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Out of isolation
Where to now for Iraq? Ibrahim Nafie examines the options

Clinton's rampage
An American public thirsty for wars against lesser, dehumanised enemies, a skilled and bloodless media campaign, and a ruthless president: Edward Said watches the bombing of Baghdad

Self-destruction reigning supreme
Mohamed Sid-Ahmed argues that the dramatic events of this week highlight the vulnerability of the whole edifice of the world order

Close up
Fools rush in
Perhaps the most significant result of the critical and troubled time following the attack on Iraq was the disclosure of the roles played by Israel, America and Britain. --read on--

After the winter bombs
Whether or not Captain Ahab finally spears his prey, writes Eqbal Ahmad, the die has been cast. Will the splintering of Iraq mark the beginning of a new era?

Editorial
The Iraqi syndrome
The US and Britain, having armed Saddam Hussein and invited him into Iran, are now keen to put him back "into his cage" -- a cage that has grown steadily smaller since 1991. --readon--

Naguib Mahfouz
The head and the heart

Soapbox
Real results
Laila Takla


This week:
Sheikh Tantawi