Theoretical deficits The Muslim Brotherhood is decades behind in formulating its position both towards, and within, the democratic process, writes Khalil El-Anani
Churches speak out Christian leaders meeting in Amman side with the Palestinians against illegal Israeli occupation, writes Sameh Fawzy
Beyond conspiracy While Arabs are often cast as loving plots and intrigue, real threats to the Arab world exist, and some have even been written down, writes Hassan Nafaa
Harbinger of collapse The division of the occupied territories encapsulates US-Israeli plans for the region, writes Galal Nassar
Subverting democracy Pious words about promoting democracy in the Middle East are belied by the long history of US machinations, argues Joseph Massad
Why discuss democracy? Unless the sources of extremist violence are addressed in the Arab world, it is a waste of time talking about reform, writes Amr Hamzawy
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Editorial:
Talk to Hamas
Close up:
Special needs?
By Salama A Salama
Soapbox:
Enlighten us please!
By Hafez Abu Seada
Dialogues of Naguib Mahfouz:
Centres of creativity
By Naguib Mahfouz
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