Unvarnished truth In response to a letter from the minister of planning, Ibrahim Nafie cautions against unrealistic projections and promises
Which democracy? Democracy and capitalist globalisation are a contradiction in terms, says Sherif Hetata
More Arab than the Arabs? Why is it that Turkey's prime minister is more critical of Israeli and American crimes than the leaders of Arab states, asks Nader Fergany
A critical turning point? Mohamed Sid-Ahmed asks whether the Middle East crises are moving towards a critical turning point and, if so, to what extent and in which direction
Only game in town Sharon's dogged persistence in pushing through his unilateral disengagement plan has kept the Arab world pinned on the intricacies of Israeli politics, writes Azmi Bishara.
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Editorial:
Sharon's trap
Close up
"Change" and real change
By Salama A Salama
Soapbox
Reform not reshuffle
by Ahmed El-Naggar
Turbulent times
By Naguib Mahfouz
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