A symptomatic approach
The only hope of ending violence is to address its underlying causes, writes Ibrahim Nafie

On Egyptian-American relations
The strong ties between Washington and Cairo do not mean that the two capitals see eye to eye on every issue of common interest. Mohamed Sid-Ahmed casts light on issues that can be the subject of discord

The Palestinian war of independence
The collapse of the peace process is not the question, writes Osama El-Ghazali Harb

Editorial:
A favour from a friend

Reflections
by Hani Shukrallah
Spots, but still a tiger

Close up
by Salama Ahmed Salama
Compare and contrast

Soapbox:
Fit to be tied
By Salaheddin Hafez

Naguib Mahfouz
Above suspicion