Al-Ahram Weekly

Unprepared for the worst
The Palestinian leadership says it is ready to deal with an Israel led by Ariel Sharon. It is not. Graham Usher reports from Gaza

Lebanese jitters
Lebanon reacted to Sharon's elections by calling for internal unity while preparing for the worst, Zeina Abu Rizk reports from Beirut

Anxiety over Sharon signs
Sharon as Israeli premier could spell serious trouble for Jordan. Lola Keilani, in Amman, detects deep misgivings behind the outward calm

Murderous credentials
Ehud Barak presented his credentials to his eventual coalition partner Ariel Sharon by escalating attacks against Palestinians and publicly admitting to Israel's policy of assassinating Palestinian activists. Khaled Amayreh reports from the occupied West Bank

Washington's favourite demon
After less than three weeks in office, the new US administration has stepped up its rhetoric against Iraq, writes Salah Hemeid

Greater Arab resolve in Amman
Arab countries seem to be moving towards their next summit with a more solid consensus than was evident at the last. Dina Ezzat reports

Rehabilitating 'the Great Satan'
Iran looks to the new US administration expectantly as George Bush's team signals new possibilities. From Tehran, Azadeh Moaveni gauges how close both sides are to getting down to business

African unity lives?
In Khartoum, COMESSA's leaders are discussing African union and the Lockerbie trial, writes Gamal Nkrumah

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