The mass demonstration in Beirut on Monday was not just to protest against Syria's lingering presence in Lebanon: It was to announce the Lebanese opposition as a major political force, writes Graham Usher in Beirut

In an interview with Graham Usher Salim Al-Hoss discusses the conflict in Lebanon, its potential dangers and what he believes is its "only" solution

The Bush administration, satisfied with initial reports of Syria's withdrawal from Lebanon, has stipulated that disarming Hizbullah comes next, Khaled Dawoud reports from Washington

It is too early to measure the impact of reform movements in the Middle East, writes Omayma Abdel-Latif

With Annan in his living room, Sharon continued this week to thwart the fragile peace process and persecute the Palestinians, writes Khaled Amayreh in the West Bank

Iraq's Kurds are skillfully using their power as a minority to advance their own interests, but will the cost be turmoil, asks Nermeen Al-Mufti

Mohamed El-Anwar in Baghdad talks to Hamid Majid Moussa, leader of the Iraqi Communist Party

Gamal Nkrumah wonders if what worked in Puntland will work in the rest of Somalia