A Letter From The Publisher, May 17, 1971

FOR the American journalist, Cairo ranks as one of the most fascinating, challenging—and frustrating—capitals in the world," says World Editor, Ronald Kriss. All three elements were in play last week for Kriss, who returned from a visit to Egypt and Israel just in time to edit the current issue's cover story on Anwar Sadat.

While in Cairo, Kriss interviewed a number of government officials and came away impressed by Arab officialdom's penchant for privacy. "Getting permission to take a picture anywhere in Cairo," says Kriss, "can be a feat in itself." Beirut Bureau Chief...