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January 31, 2003

U.S. is poised to step deep into a quagmire, By Patrick Seale 

Mubarak woos Jewish state amid Arab fears of escalation, An Arab press review, By The Daily Star

 War on Iraq and the Palestinians, By Daoud Kuttab

European Backing for Bush, Arab News

Brink of a new precipice, By Nihal Singh

How to avoid assassination, By Sigmund Siignatuur

CIS: Unfulfilled hopes, Gulf News

January 30, 2003

Heavy Rhetoric, Wishful Thinking and Hydrogen Cars: A Response to the State of the Union Address, By Muqtedar Khan

Bush fails to convince on the need to attack Iraq, By Rasheed Abou-Alsamh

Bush's address: Double whammy, Arab News

Arabs expecting the worst from Sharon’s 2nd term, Arab press review, By The Daily Star

Memo to Washington’s most powerful people, By Norman Solomon

‘War on Terror’ — or is it? By Syed Salamah Ali Mahdi

Showdown at the Crawford Corale: Time to Become an Even Finer Generation, By Linda Heard

Who leaked Iraq's arms declaration? By Firas Al-Atrachi

India needs another Gandhi, By Siraj Wahab

January 29, 2003

U.S., UK looking for excuses, Gulf News

Brink of a new precipice, By Nihal Singh

Resentment toward U.S. growing in Britain, By Glenn Frankel

A few more weeks to await a ‘miracle’ and avoid conflict, An Arab press review, By The Daily Star

Peace and Justice movement alive and well, By George Monbiot

World holds its breath over Iraq imbroglio, By Linda S Heard

Iraq invasion seen erupting within weeks, By Alistair Lyon

An issue of more time, Jordan Times

The euro's future, By Gwynne Dyer

Writing on the wall, EU & Turkey, Arab News

Arab democracy requires more than American words, The Daily Star

A war of starvation, the Israeli war on the Palestinian people, By Jamil Hilal

Bush and extended play in Iraq, By Michael Young

January 28, 2003

On making vs. declaring war, I, By James A. Stevenson

Are you a 'friend of freedom?' By Linda Heard

Palestinian suffering is fueling Sharon’s election campaign, An Arab press review, By The Daily Star

Inconclusive Israeli elections, By Hassan Barari

Blix report, Arab News

Bulldozing Hope, By John Chuckman

January 27, 2003

Voices of sanity echo in heart of America, By James J. Zogby

The faultlines in U.S. approach to Iraq, By Nasim Zehra

Nothing to look forward to after the vicious attacks upon Palestinians, Gulf News

India-Pakistan ties, By Mushahid Hussain

What may lie ahead in the Israeli war on Palestinians, Jordan Times

Iraq: America lacks partners to bankroll and fight her war, An Arab press review, By The Daily Star

Sharon puts his money on a regional war, The Daily Star

Bring back the occupation, By Jamal Ahmed Khashoggi

Preparing the American people for war, By Fahed Fanek

US media failing in Middle East coverage, By Ahmed Bouzid

Sharon’s war, Arab News

Allah is Greater than them, By Wahib Binzagr

Who gave the orders to inspect a mosque? By Firas Al-Atraqchi

Blair is pursuing a high-risk strategy, By Neil Berry

January 26, 2003

Arabs should stop apologizing, By Linda Heard

But why now Iraq, Nick? By Tariq A Al-Maeena

When will we resist? By Edward Said

Invasion of Iraq may collapse global economy, By Erich Marquardt 

Hypocrisy about biological weapons, By Jonathan Power

Does Tony Blair have any idea what the flies are like that feed off the dead? By Robert Fisk

Jerusalem holds key to Middle East peace, By Adrienne McPhail

January 25, 2003

Fleeing Muslims chase the Canadian odds, By Nihal Kaneira

Uncertain future for Nato, Gulf News  

Regional players have difficulty ‘treading a fine line’ over Iraq, An Arab press review, By The Daily Star

Middle East countries pass the buck ­ again, The Daily Star

Lebanon: Clueless on Iraq, By Michael Young

A cynical ploy? Arab News

Make anti-war demonstrations work, By Fouad Mardoud

US war decision, By R. Zein

January 24, 2003

Why America should not go to war against Iraq, By Ahmad Y. Majdoubeh

Turkey strikes blow against Bush’s war, By Patrick Seale

Look for the real reason for the Franco-German revolt, Gulf News

Regional players show their hands on Iraq, An Arab press review, By The Daily Star

Re-electing the devil you know, By Rime Allaf 

Arab world can change or face endless crisis, The Daily Star

What democracy looks like', By Mazen Qumsieh

Empty warheads and the media, By George Hishmeh

Can imperial America change? By Abdul Qader Tash

Davos: The mood is somber, By Amer Taheri

Dutch pointers, Arab News

Why Filipinos don’t need a charter change, By Rasheed Abou-Alsamh

January 23, 2003

An open letter to President Bush: It's not too late to be Pro Life and Pro Peace, By Mohammed Khodr

Understanding the warhead incident, By George S. Hishmeh  

Pakistan needs to redefine institutions, By Farhan Bokhari

Stance against war, Gulf News 

The base of European peace, Gulf News

Preparing the public, Jordan Times

'Peace, no war', By Michael Jansen

Pronouncements aside, no miracles expected from Istanbul, An Arab press review, By The Daily Star

No effort should be spared to prevent conflict in Gulf, The Daily Star

Bahrain: A brawl begets a backlash By Abdulhadi Khalaf

America’s push for Arab ‘democracy', By Fahed Fanek

The U.S. Will Not Release Vital Evidence Against Iraq, By Firas Al-Atraqchi

On the Mall, we the people, By Fawaz Turki

Iraq and US, Arab News

This ‘Perle’ was not found in an oyster! By Hussein Shobokshi,

January 22, 2003

Fighting oppression and celebrating the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr, By Rami G. Khouri

US oblivious to chinks in armour, By Nihal Singh

Forebodings of another conflict? By Mushahid Hussain

Any excuse will be found for attacking Iraq, Gulf News

Reinventing the U.S.-Canadian border, By Nihal Kaneira

The war on Iraq — as complex as that, By Robert Fisk

Can regional players succeed in stopping US drive to war? An Arab press review, By The Daily Star

The Bush administration: A doctrine too far, By Michael Young

Danger ahead if hawks keep stirring Bush, By Abdeljabbar Adwan

Globalization needs peace to thrive, By Fahed Fanek 

Turkey’s Arab gambit, By Muna Shuqair  

War reporters should not cosy up to the military, By Robert Fisk

Palestinian statecraft: Seize the day, The Daily Star

UN and Palestine, Arab News,

January 21, 2003

High-flying 'top guns' take a collateral toll, By Linda S. Heard,

Washington is making Saddam an offer he can’t accept, An Arab press review, By The Daily Star

Israel’s daily lecture on sly public relations, The Daily Star

Sharon I returns to menace Sharon II, By Joseph Samaha

North Sudan is now advocating separatism, By Abdelwahab El-Affendi

Whither the Arab world in 2003? By Muna Shuqair

Blair's convictions and the Bush factor, By Rosemary Hollis

Behind Sharon's delay tactics, Jordan Times

Russia and Iraq, Arab News

January 20, 2003

Bush’s war cry is pro-Israel, pro-oil and anti-world, By Saad Mehio 

Unilateralism is a recipe for multiple disasters, The Daily Star

A war that cannot be won, By Abdulhadi Khalaf 

Dangerous arrogance: Sharon and the world, Gulf News

The Democrats push for power and Iraq, By James J. Zogby

Whirl of regional diplomacy in search for Iraqi solution, An Arab press review, By The Daily Star

Why hasn’t Washington tapped its oil reserves? By Samira Dawani

Syrian, Turkish offers, Jordan Times

Why Arabs are angry with America, By Fahed Fanek

January 19, 2003

The only people who could make a real difference are the Americans' By Musa Keilani

This looming war is about oil By Robert Fisk

The moral argument against war
By Jonathan Power

Whose international law? Jordan Times

Back to square one' & US support for Sharon By George S. Hishmeh

African tragedy Arab News

Shinui may tip scales in Israel, By Justin Huggler 

An unacceptable Arab helplessness By Edward Said

Thought in a time of war By Anouar Abdel-Malik

Barbarians at the gate By Ayman El-Amir

Hopes and gestures By Graham Usher

Hopes and gestures By Graham Usher

Blood for votes By Khaled Amayreh

Iraq: Blair's Suez? Omayama Abdel  Latif  interviews George Gallaway

One year in limbo By Anayat Durrani  

January 18, 2003

Saddam and the belated search for peaceful solutions, An Arab press review, By The Daily Star

Real reform needs freedom, Gulf News

Revived ‘Fertile Crescent’ to crown ‘new’ Middle East, By Jamal Ahmad Khashoggi,

Israelis enjoy precious rights: It’s time to use them, The Daily Star

The trial of Sharon continues in Belgium By Michael Young

'The jihad of peace' By Firas Al-Atraqchi

National Sanctity of Life Day, By John Chuckman

January 17, 2003

War or peace? Middle East enters the ‘danger zone’ By Patrick Seale

A vicious cycle of death & destruction, By Essam Al-Ghalib

Collective punishment is a war crime, Daoud Kuttab

Cyprus dispute, Arab News

Estrada tries to pull a fast one, again, By Rasheed Abou-Alsamh

January 16, 2003

Time to tap the deja vu in Korea, return to 1994, By Jimmy Carter

Israel's occupation of Arab land must end, By Yasser Abed Rabbo

Bold initiative, Abdullah's, Arab News

Khatami’s next move after friend’s sentencing By Ali Nourizadeh

Syrian diplomacy stalls as Assad calls off Tehran visit, An Arab press review, By The Daily Star

Blair on the rack, Gulf News

January 15, 2003

Israel steps up oppression of Palestinians By Daoud Kuttab

Present in intent: The London Conference Jordan Times

US war threats meet only Arab helplessness An Arab press review, By The Daily Star 

Arab human rights record cries out for change The Daily Star

Ibrahim Hamidi: 3 reasons to let him go, By Michael Young 

2003 economic outlook in the Arabian (Persian) Gulf By Henry T. Azzam

Ordinary folks and the universal will to live free: The US and the world, By Rami G. Khouri

An American ‘Wolfowitz’ in Baghdad! By Hussein Shobokshi

Public Payroll: a Family Affair Nepotism in Washington, By Jonathan Turley

Flying second class: What an experience! An Iraqi-Canadian's experience with the US customs officers, By Mohamed Ahmad

India and Russia, Arab News

So-called Israeli Democracy! By Mohammad Ado Al-Ibrahim

The Major Issue, By M. Agha

The real danger, By R Zein

Larger anti-peace strategy, M. Agha

False democracy, By M.N.

January 14, 2003

 Israel's strategy to take over Palestine By Mustapha Karkouti

A 'smoking gun' may be the excuse for war, By Linda Heard

Pakistan's foreign policy: The 'soft power' potential By Mushahid Hussain

Israel in a prison of fear By Hassan Tahsin

Between history and expectations: Israel continues to destroy and Iraq continues to distract, By Octavius Pinkard

Preventing war in the Gulf: an exercise in diplomatic futility? An Arab press review, By The Daily Star

US Schlieffen plan Arab News 

Trembling before the gods of war By Laurie King-Irani

Dreams or nightmares By Wahib Binzagr

January 13, 2003

US and Britain ‘running short of excuses for war’ An Arab press review, By The Daily Star

Realities, fantasies of situation over Iraq By Dr. James J. Zogby

Passionate attachment to Israel By James J. David 

Conflicting signals between the White House and 10 Downing Street Gulf News

Not all White House reporters are pushovers By Norman Solomon

Transfer, as an Israeli policy By Fahed Fanek

Blair’s initiative Arab News,  

January 12, 2003

Some talk of peace ... Others talk of war Gulf News

Pakistan and the U.S.: Unequal engagement By Nasim Zehra  

Do they really hate the West? By Rob Asghar

Pushing the no-win situation Jordan Times

The fateful Jan. 28 By Musa Keilani

Praying for a miracle By M.J. Akbar

Sharon’s chances Arab News

January 11, 2003

No ‘smoking gun’ in Iraq doesn’t mean no war An Arab press review, By The Daily Star

Arab Americans' struggle in the US Gulf News

2003: a momentous year for Turkey By Mohammad Noureddine

Upping the stakes, Arab News

What shall be our legacy after Bush? By Doreen Miller

THE FUTILITY OF WAR  By John Chuckman

ISRAEL: AMERICA'S SHAME AND HUMANITY'S STAIN By Mohamed Khodr

Facts about Israel and its relationship with America as a Pop Quiz By James J. David

January 10, 2003

Prosecute Sharon and his government for war crimes, By Ray Hanania

Greece should visit Iraq Gulf News

Set new world agenda - Blair Gulf News

Time to replace fanaticism with intelligent politics The Daily Star

Making war and peace in Jerusalem By Rami G. Khouri

Has the tide turned against another Gulf war? By Patrick Seale

Where is the Syrian- American relationship headed? An Arab press review, By The Daily Star

German woes, Arab News

Vote-buying scandal clouds upcoming Israeli election, By Paul Adams

America's interest in Islam after Sept. 11 — what sort? By Ahmad Y. Majdoubeh

The Life and Times of An inspector calls, By Sigmund Siignatuur

January 9, 2003

Turkey and Iran eye post- Saddam Iraq as fog of war thickens, An Arab press review, By The Daily Star

Time for bloodshed to stop in Palestine and Israel Gulf News

America is alienating the Pakistani people, By Husain Haqqani  

South Koreans emerging as the bigger thorn in American flesh, By Nihal Singh

US-Pakistan relations: Friendship built on sand, By Mushahid Hussain

A grim look at the Bush administration policy, By George S. Hishmeh

Economic outlook in the Arab region, By Henry T. Azzam

Nuclear debate: The double-standard in dealing with North Korea and Iraq, Arab News,

Sad case of Muslim American charities, By Fawaz Turki,

Britain’s ardor for war shows signs of cooling, By Rohan Minogue

January 8, 2003

Who says suicide attacks on Israel should be halted? An Arab press review, By The Daily Star

The ins and outs of a one-way ticket for Saddam: wishful thinking? By Michael Young

Gulf states have to change their ways, By Abdeljabbar Adwan

Signs of making war and peace in Jerusalem By Rami G. Khouri

New Turkish leadership, new signals, Jordan Times

Israeli ban on Palestinians undercuts Blair peace drive, By Alistair Lyon

Bishara ban an acid test for Israeli politics By Mustapha Karkouti

Shooting himself in the foot, Sharon Gulf News

Peace or permanent war Israel's choices By Linda S. Heard

January 7,  2003

US media is an accomplice in the war on Iraq, By Fahed Fanek

Carnage revives debate over suicide bombings, An Arab press review, The Daily Star

Jews should fear Sharon much as Arabs do, The Daily Star

The regime change syndrome, By Rosemary Hollis

Cracks: Sharon's vision for peace, Jordan Times

Anti-Arab or Anti-Muslim bias in the New York Times op-ed/letter pages By Mohamed Khodr

US: Time to pursue peace with strength By Charley Reese 

Space programs, Arab News 

Uneasy military balance in the Far East By Hassan Tahsin 

Britain’s most dangerous problem By Neil Berry 

January 6, 2003

The role of religion in Cold War II, By Hassan El-Najjar, Juan Bertucci, and Zafar Khan

Gul’s Iraq peace mission is music to Arab ears An Arab press review, By the Daily Star

Washington’s Nuclear Policy: Moral Clarity or Double Standards? By Muqtedar Khan

Read the fine print in Powell initiative, By Albadr Al Shateri

Arab Americans ready to meet challenges By James J. Zogby  

Lessons from Turkey’s experience with religion By Abdeljabbar Adwan 

The real roots of anti- Americanism, By Fahed Fanek

Bloc vote in American elections, By Richard H. Curtiss,

Israeli elections issues, Arab News

January 5, 2003

Build-up sidelines Blix Gulf News

If Blix bows to U.S. pressure By Shakir Al Taee

South Korea presi By Abdullah Al Madani

Immigrants in Canada under pressure By Nihal Kaneira

Sweden: The newest member of the Axis of Evil! By Hussein Shobokshi

Venezuela: What's the way out? Arab News

The plight of the beleaguered Palestinians By Aref al-Aref

The unattainable peace! By M. Agha

Misleading slogans: Fighting terrorism By M.N

January 4, 2003

Is Washington trying to ‘persuade’ Saddam to resign? An Arab press review. The Daily Star

Asleep abroad: Lebanon and Israeli threats. By Michael Young

The empowerment of women in Jordan. By Muna Shuqair

Why is Turkey ‘for sale’ to the United States? By Mohammad Noureddine

How did Republicans win the US 2002 Elections? Arab American Institute

Europe: an economic giant but a political dwarf By Aref Al-Aref

Arab nation won't succumb By M, Agha 

Who do they work for? By Dr. Y. Alaridi

Now that 2003 is upon us By Tariq A. Al-Maeena

January 3, 2003

No hope in Israeli elections, Gulf News

Most difficult year so far, By Abdullah Al Madani  

Chakwal Diary: How not to win a phoney war, By Ayaz Amir

Arab journalism can be its own worst enemy, The Daily Star

Is sanity returning to the international scene? By Patrick Seale

A New Year’s wish, and challenge, for Mideast leaders, By Rami G. Khouri

A Fatwa regarding Al-Azhar's decision to allow fixed bank interests on deposits, By Mohamed Khod

When the rats come out of the sewers of Baghdad, By Firas Al-Atraqchi

US foreign policy quotations, By Tareq Al-Maeena

Palestinians subjected to new Israeli punishment technique called ‘the lottery’ By John Ward Anderson

Right vs wrong: The Israeli soldiers refusing military occupation service, Jordan Times

Once a 'big lie'... The US disinformation campaign, By Michael Jansen

2002 — what and where: US obsession with Iraq, By Gwynne Dyer

January 2, 2003

Musharraf using alibi of imperfect society, By Husain Haqqani

The fall and potential rise of liberalism, By Joshua Zeitz

Scarred psyche, Arab News

Conflict and unilateralism, By Fawaz Turki

Chances of talks over Kashmir remote as parties toughen stance, By Izhar Wani

Pakistan's leaders must keep track of its national interests, By Mushahid Hussain

January 1, 2003

When silence is not golden, By Khaled Al-Maeena

Old and New, Arab News

Liberty’s expansion in a turbulent world, By Jonathan Power

A new year's wish for Mideast, By Rami G. Khouri

Confronting poverty must take priority, By Linda Heard

Bush let Blair and the world down, By Mustapha Karkouti  

 


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