Some reasons for hope. Given that the Muslim fundamentalist origin of the terrorist attack of 11 September against the United States is being confirmed, at first sight the theory of Professor Huntington on the clash of civilisations is strengthened. At first sight: but looking further, beyond the bitter curses, we see emerging more considered reactions, reactions that let in a ray of hope. On the Arab side, the general current that we simplify as "moderate" provides the impression of wanting...