What Place for Women?

An examination of strategies to ensure better female representation in politics
Mona Makram Ebeid
January 14, 2005

Israel, Palestinians Close to Agreement to Reduce Violence

US Secretary of State's first trip to the Middle East focuses on "hard decisions" for Israel and Palestine
Robin Wright
February 7, 2005

Israel, Palestinians Declare End to Violence

Though Hamas rejection of agreement raises questions as to how long the ceasefire will last
Reuters
February 8, 2005

Democracy Won, but do Americans Care?

US citizens, wary of the human and financial costs of war, may oppose Bush’s desire for continued involvement in Iraq
Maggie Mitchell-Salem
February 1, 2005

Voting, Not Violence, is the Story for Arab Press

Arab news outlets choose to downplay fighting to focus on democratic vote
Hassan M. Fattah
January 31, 2005