Al-Ahram Weekly Online   8 - 14 December 2011
Issue No. 1075
Opinion
 
Published in Cairo by AL-AHRAM established in 1875

When the bogeyman comes to life
The ex-regime liked to scare people on the prospects of a Muslim Brotherhood takeover. Soon we will know if the warning held water, writes Abdel-Moneim Said
Let the third act begin
The youth needs a real platform if the country is to hold onto its newfound liberty, writes Samir Sobhi
Enduring Intifadas
The Palestinian uprisings were in fact the first breath of the Arab Spring, but a true paradigm shift has yet to materialise, argues Ramzy Baroud
Turkey's changing regional role
Turkey's popularity in the Arab region is riding high; but Washington should realise, as a partner, not as a leader, writes James Zogby
Iran and Saudi Arabia face off in Bahrain
Gulf countries are moving closer to Saudi Arabia as the latter tries more firmly to resist Iranian influence in the region, writes Eman Ragab

Editorial:
Democracy 101

Close up:
The ballot box speaks
By Salama A Salama

Soapbox:
Don't undermine Tahrir
By Abdallah El-Ashaal


This week:
Amr Hamzawy

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