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More than talk
New, practical steps must be taken if Egypt is to maintain its position as the fulcrum of the Middle East, writes Ibrahim Nafie
The essential agenda
Tormented by racism, demoralised by regional defeatism, Israel's Arabs have a task to accomplish, writes Azmi Bishara
Unveiling French universalism
The debate about the veil in France highlights a question at the core of humanity's metaphysical and political existence: the perplexities and confrontations of universalist ideals and realities and rights of difference, writes Reda Benkirane
Throwing down the gauntlet
How will Arab governments respond to the challenge of the Greater Middle East initiative? Burying their heads in the sand, however attractive, is not a viable option, writes Gamil Mattar1
Reform and democracy
Democracy and reform ought to address and overcome social conflicts. Little in the American model reassures Mohamed Sid-Ahmed that this will be achieved
Democracy without freedom
Civil liberties are being eroded in the West, providing pretext for Middle East governments to crackdown on public expression, writes Nader Fergany
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Editorial:
Behind the scenes
Close up
Action now!
By Salama A Salama
Soapbox
Revolution of the press
By Ibrahim Mansour
Pharaonic or Arabic?
By Naguib Mahfouz
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