A viable framework
As circumstances have changed, what many saw as flaws in Egypt's revolutionary project are increasingly being hailed as strengths, writes Amr Elchoubaki

Historical surprises
23 July; 11 September: which of the two dates is more likely to shape our future, asks Mohamed Sid-Ahmed

Beyond belief
At a time when Palestinian politics are in an unprecedented state of decay, what is needed is the reconstruction of a Palestinian resistance movement resolutely set against Israeli colonialism and apartheid, writes Azmi Bishara

The seeds of pluralism
The demarcating lines between pluralism and authoritarianism in Egypt's pre- and post-revolutionary history are more blurred than they may seem on the surface, writes Charles Tripp

Radical misadventures
The radical populism of the July revolution was imminent as it was disastrous, writes Hazim Saghiyah

Editorial
Sharon's chosen sacrifice

Close up
Diagnosing the nation
By Salama A Salama

Soapbox
Past imperfect
By Mustafa El-Fiqi

Not far from normal day
By Naguib Mahfouz

This week: ZAKAREYA MOHIEDDIN