America as proxy Whereas Israel has appeared in the past as the US's main proxy in the Middle East, now it apears the relation has reversed, writes Ramzy Baroud
Olmert's big dilemma In any prisoner swap deal with Israel, the cards are stacked in favour of the Palestinians, writes Khaled Amayreh from Jerusalem
One step ahead Iran is seizing the initiative in regard to its nuclear programme and its negotiations with the US, writes Mustafa Al-Labbad
Presidential piccadillo The political difficulties of saving Darfur have shifted into top gear, writes Gamal Nkrumah
Lost or in prison In Beirut, Serene Assir examines the plight of Iraqi refugees, defenceless and destitute in countries that do not want them
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