The New Abraham
The retired US general tasked with forming an interim administration in Iraq is very excited to be in the cradle of civilization. Sadly for us, it's now lying in ruins.
22 Feb 05
Israel
The 'Who's Next' Syndrome
Arab states are obsessed with America's next moves, and no regime is more concerned than the House of Saud.
22 Feb 05
Imagined Community
Speaking Iraqi to Iraqi, one observer sees beyond the division and discord plaguing the country in the aftermath of the war.
22 Feb 05
Cult of Saddam Lives On
Teachers finding it hard to tackle years of Baathist indoctrination.
22 Feb 05
Stirrings in Egypt
The fall of Saddam Hussein has opened debate over "regime change" in other Arab countries.
22 Feb 05
Repairing US-Arab Relations
Journalists, businessmen and academics have a duty to reduce the dangerous gap between America's stated intentions in the Middle East and the Arab world's growing animosity.
22 Feb 05
New Flag Provokes Fury
Ordinary Iraqis say Governing Council has no right to alter national symbol.
22 Feb 05
Baghdadis Say No to More Troops
Most people interviewed in the capital are opposed to a further deployment of US troops, especially in built-up areas.
22 Feb 05
Islamists Pledge Continued War on Coalition
Jaysh Muhammed group claims responsibility for attacks on Coalition targets, but denies any connection with al-Qaeda.
22 Feb 05
Chaos in the Iraqi Media
The United States risks losing a major opportunity to forge an open media in the Middle East.
22 Feb 05
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