Defiance, dignity, and the rule of dogma
Whether Israeli intellectuals have failed or not is not for us to decide. What concerns us is the shabby state of discourse and analysis in the Arab world, writes Edward Said

The Alexandria library
For the new Alexandria library to deserve being regarded as a successor to its ancient namesake, Mohamed Sid-Ahmed believes given conditions must be met

Crusader kingdoms
Peace is not about non-belligerency, nor can it ever be, writes John V. Whitbeck

Killing public support
Popular shows of support for the Palestinians have almost vanished. Why, asks Mohamed El-Sayed Said

Soapbox:
Spurious excitement
By Salah Issa

Close up:
By Salama Ahmed Salama
A backward choreography

Naguib Mahfouz
Cause for optimism

This week: Amr Moussa

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