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Romanticising the past has not achieved the goal of inspiring Arabs to duplicate the success of their ancestors

A year after the Gaza war the movement continues to go on seemingly more secure than ever before

Until a major event triggers a reshuffling of Washington's priorities, don't expect any breakthroughs in the Middle East peace process

Dina Khanat writes: Syrian protesters should not be carried away by unrealistic expectations in their desire for a better tomorrow

Why is it that there is so much coverage of the protests, while other events are ignored?

There are crucial questions that need to be answered on the best way forward as meaningful reforms will take time to implement

Republican victory in the mid-term elections is unlikely to change US policy

People will have to stop dreaming of religious solutions to their problems, end idealisation of the past and look forward towards progress

Campaign against Asma Al Assad reeks of western prejudices and is orchestrated by lobbies seeking to make political gains in Syria

Civic engagement is crucial to building a sense of identity and attachment to the nation

The US has perfected the art of proxy war

Obama may think pulling out would help him win re-election, but in the long run this will hurt his country