To mark the 60th anniversary of the founding of Israel, Arab-Israeli schoolchildren are expected to negate their very identity, writes Azmi Bishara

As Bush nears leaving office it appears certain that the Arabs have to be blamed for all his failures, writes Gamil Mattar

US plans for Iran are the same as those it had for Iraq: break a military threat to Israel, writes Amin Howeidi

Iran may be a paradox, but it is one that has displayed a very particular consistency, writes Galal Nassar

Surveying the history of the press is a good way to see what is most important now, writes Samir Sobhi

Indigenous movements in the 21st century understand that the struggle is not about gaining access, but defeating domination. Will the Palestinians take heed, asks Bassem Ahmed

Arab partners should take the initiative and propose their own formula for Middle East peace, eschewing US and Israeli agendas, writes James Zogby