Crumbling at the Edges
The redeployment of Iraqi army units strengthens fears that Saddam Hussein is planning to fight the Americans with oil.
22 Feb 05
Israel
Saudi's Balancing Act
Caught between its American alliance and widespread anti-Americanism, Saudi leaders oppose the war officially but assist US forces all the same.
22 Feb 05
Region Responds to Conflict
Images of Iraqis welcoming US troops are matched by concern among neighbours, even in Israel, over the long-term impact of the war.
22 Feb 05
America's Moslem Miscalculation
The war is creating a major realignment within the Islamic world, with even moderate Moslems calling for jihad against the US.
22 Feb 05
An Arab Awakening, at Last?
The Iraq and Palestine conflicts are converging, and the Arab street is stirring.
22 Feb 05
Wave of Anger at Killing of Hamas Chief
Anti-Coalition Sunni heartland sees biggest protests, but Shia protestors also call for retribution.
22 Feb 05
US Policy Sets Back Arab Human Rights
The war in Iraq, and America's response to 9/11, have undermined human rights activists throughout the Middle East.
22 Feb 05
Syria Feels the Heat
US pressure on Iraq's neighbour has strengthened hardliners and set-back the nascent movement for political opening.
22 Feb 05
Justice the Day After
Long-standing efforts to bring the Iraqi leadership to justice have failed, leaving the strategy for dealing with any deposed rulers unclear.
22 Feb 05
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