The vital nature of unity
While Egypt moves to bolster the Palestinians and dress down Israel, Hamas and Fatah are at each other's throats, writes Ibrahim Nafie
Overcoming polarity
For the Arab world to secure its higher interests, the division between resistance and moderation must be broken down by democratic renewal, writes Amr Hamzawy
New Year imperatives
The Arab world must be careful not to get trapped between Israel and Iran as America re-articulates its regional policy, writes Hassan Nafaa
Towards a peaceful Middle East
The international community must find courage to address the deeply-rooted dynamics upon which conflict in the Middle East thrives, writes Karim Mroue
The decline of empire
Arrogant and deaf to history, the American imperial moment already appears short-lived, writes Ayman El-Amir
Fixing ties
The Muslim Brotherhood must be incorporated within the political process, argues Amr Elchoubaki . But this requires movement by both the organisation and the regime
Once bitten
A state with temporary borders would spell the end of the Palestinian cause and rights, writes Mustafa Barghouti
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Editorial:
Divide and rule
Close up:
Aswan oil
By Salama A Salama
Soapbox:
Pointless apology
By Mahmoud Murad
Dialogues of Naguib Mahfouz:
Reading translations
By Naguib Mahfouz
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