The refusal to allow local NGOs to monitor the elections was a mistake, writes Ibrahim Nafie

The future of the reform process will be determined by the parliamentary, not the presidential, elections, writes Hassan Nafaa

Where does Egypt stand on the eve of President Mubarak's fifth -- and very different -- presidential campaign, asks Mohamed Sid-Ahmed

While outside powers have long tried to break Lebanon apart, its embedded traditions of co-existence and openness can, and should, keep it together, writes Mustafa El-Feki

The generally accepted narrative of global Arab and Muslim terrorism just doesn't add up, writes Galal Amin

Israel remains largely in control in Gaza and the West Bank, yet the dynamic has changed, writes Amin Howeidi

In the halls of infamy, Machiavelli and Sharon walk hand in hand, writes Ramzy Baroud

It is essential to the country's political well-being that Kifaya survive the elections, argues Khalil El-Anani