Boycotting elections is in no body's interest, writes Ibrahim Nafie

Despite so much talk, the major parameters of reform in the Arab world have yet to delineate, writes Gamil Mattar

Is a resumption of the reform process still a possible option, asks Mohamed Sid-Ahmed

While wrangling continues as to the date and form of Palestinian parliamentary elections, 2005 is sure to be a momentous year in the annals of Palestinian history, writes Samir Ghattas

The desecration of the Quran is a far worse insult to Islam and Arabs than even the indignities suffered by Iraqis at the hands of American troops in Abu Ghraib, writes Muqtader Khan

It is past time for the ruling Egyptian regime to recognise the popularity and strength of the Muslim Brotherhood, writes Khalil Al-Anani

As contention over reform and the status quo increases, new lows are being reached, sadly, in the tone and tenor of public debate, writes Mohamed El-Sayed Said