Al-Ahram Weekly

President Mubarak's visit to the US last week was his first since 11 September, the day that purportedly changed the world. The extent and scope of that change remains an open question. There is little doubt, however, that the past six months have exposed Egyptian-American relations to grave challenges. Al-Ahram Weekly invited two of its contributing writers to evaluate the significance of the visit and assess its results

Variations on a vision
Egyptian-American friendship is fraught with areas of tension. Abdel-Moneim Said explores the dynamic in the light of Mubarak's visit to the US

The moment for commitment
Something has changed in US policy towards the Middle East, following Mubarak's visit to Washington. The Arabs need to strike while the iron is hot, urges Hassan Nafa'a

Last week President Hosni Mubarak and US President George W Bush hammered out a number of issues vital to their interests and to stability in the Middle East. In exclusive interviews, Egypt's Ambassador to Washington Nabil Fahmy speaks top Nevine Khalil, while US Ambassador to Cairo David Welch answers Soha Abdelaty's questions

Redressing the damage

Items of primary concern

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		Al-Ahram Weekly Online 14 - 20 March 2002 Issue No.577
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