Life After Arafat.

Considers life in Palestine following the death of Yasir Arafat. The funeral and how it went out of control much as if Arafat were leading it; International hope for a chance at peace upon his death; Belief that the U.S. and Israelis are eager to partner with Mahmoud Abbas in building his credibility with the Palestinian people; Expectation that Abbas will win the election for Palestinian president; Why his election will not give him the instant credibility of his people; Need for Abbas to win over the young guard and especially Marwan Barghouti, the head of Fatah in the West Bank, currently jailed for life by the Israelis; Role of Mohammed Dahlan in the new government; Doubt there is any immediate chance for peace.