Looking ahead
Whatever the results of the US elections the Arabs must turn their attention to restoring relations with the US to an even keel, writes Ibrahim Nafie
The cost of silence
There can be no equivocation over the slaughter of hostages in Iraq. It must be roundly condemned, writes Mustafa El-Feki
Pragmatic symbols
What will Israel do without Arafat to blame for the most recent bombing, or anything else that goes wrong in their country for that matter, wonders Azmi Bishara
A litmus test
The outcome of the US presidential elections determines the health of American democracy, argues Hassan Nafaa
Life without Arafat
One departure among many departures, writes Ramzy Baroud . Yet this one was different
Intimidating Columbia University
Joseph Massad, assistant professor at Columbia University and Al-Ahram Weekly contributing writer, is the latest target in an ongoing witch-hunt launched by pro-Israel groups within American academia.Below is a statement he issued in response
New ME realities
A combination of critical events makes the Middle East more vulnerable than ever. Mohamed Sid-Ahmed comments
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Editorial:
Time for action
Close up:
Arafat's absence
By Salama A Salama
Soapbox:
Covering for Sharon
By Nader Fergany
Arafat the revolutionary
By Naguib Mahfouz
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