Are Iran, West on collision course over missiles? As Iran makes strides in the development of navigation, guidance and missile systems, the West should consider why Tehran is making such a push. Legacy: Gulf
What makes Egypt’s budget so controversial? Some members of Egypt’s parliament say the recently approved budget was passed hastily — on purpose — and doesn’t meet constitutional requirements. Egypt
Khamenei says Iran has not intervened in Bahrain Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said that Iran has not intervened in Bahrain and encouraged the island state's leaders to act wisely in order to not turn a political conflict into a civil war. Saudi Arabia
How does Sisi really feel about Egypt's constitution? Critics of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi say he is bending Egypt's constitution to his will and that he alters his statements about the constitution depending on his audience. Egypt
Will Turkey’s plan to bring in billions succeed? Scrambling to lure funds from abroad, the Turkish government has outlined unprecedented incentives for those who put money in Turkey, including Panama-style advantages and Turkish citizenship. Turkey
Is General Hifter becoming Putin's man in Libya? Despite some speculation, Gen. Khalifa Hifter's sudden visit to Moscow says less about impending arms deals than about Russia's long-term strategy in Libya and the region. Libya
Head of Fallujah liberation offers views on upcoming Mosul battle Lt. Gen. Abdul-Wahab al-Saadi, who oversaw the Fallujah operation, speaks to Al-Monitor about lessons learned from that fight and offers his view on the impending battle to retake Mosul from IS. Iraq
Will one slip of the tongue cost this Israeli opposition figure the premiership? Opposition party Yesh Atid head Yair Lapid has been carefully managing his campaign — aiming at the prime minister's seat — until making a first strategic mistake that might cost him dearly. Israel
Israel amps up cyberwar on Palestinian Facebook posts To fight the Palestinian attacker 2.0, the IDF and Shin Bet are increasing cyber efforts to detect internet posts by potential assailants. Palestine
How nuclear deal has cooled Iran-US cyberwar Once-threatening cyberattacks between the United States and Iran appear to have slowed since the countries reached a nuclear pact. United States
The downfall of Israel's top tycoon Nochi Dankner's financial empire has been revealed as a house of cards, and now the Israeli tycoon may be on his way to prison. Israel
Lebanon reels under weight of Syrian refugee crisis Lebanon's foreign and labor ministers are extremely worried about the consquences of Lebanon's hosting of Syrian refugees, particularly in light of the June 27 suicide bombings in the Bekaa Valley. Lebanon
Christians in Iraqi Kurdistan complain about land seizure Christians in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq complain of attempts to seize their land, which will push them to emigrate, as happened in Baghdad and other Iraqi provinces. Iraq
Egypt to cultivate digital data from agricultural sector The government hopes “smart cards” for farmers will curtail Egypt’s black market in subsidies. Egypt
Will US, Russia start coordinating against Jabhat al-Nusra in Syria? The United States, increasingly concerned about the threat posed by al-Qaeda’s Syria affiliate Jabhat al-Nusra, is continuing to discuss with Russia a proposal to target Jabhat al-Nusra and IS. Syria
Will IS attacks bring about change in Saudi foreign policy? The three attacks across Saudi Arabia on July 4 revived dark memories of al-Qaeda's campaign of terror in the mid-2000s. Saudi Arabia
