Towards a credible strategy
Ibrahim Nafie outlines the steps necessary to kick start an international coalition against terrorism

From Shanghai to New York
As terrorism shakes the United States, China is moving rapidly towards stability and prosperity. Mohamed Sid-Ahmed comments

Collective passion
Can the voice of rationality be heard over the war drums? Edward Said hopes so

Violence breeds violence
With the world's attention focused on the US, Israel saw an opportunity to further escalate its violent repression of Palestinians, writes Mustafa Barghouthi

Editorial:
In times of need

Reflections
By Hani Shukrallah
Shrouded in darkness

Close up
Bleak prospects
By Salama Ahmed Salama

Soapbox:
Difficult thoughts
By Maher Hathout

Naguib Mahfouz
For love and money