Analysis Hostage to Hormuz, can Gulf rewire future energy flows to bypass Iran’s chokepoint? As the US-Israel-Iran war disrupts around 20% of global oil supply, experts point to opportunities and challenges facing a renewed push to develop alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz. By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Israel energy minister says gas flowing to Egypt, Jordan despite shutdown reports Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen told Al-Monitor that despite security concerns and partial shut down of marine gas platforms, Israel continues to supply gas to Egypt, Jordan and Israeli consumers. Israel
Egypt closes stores early, Jordan bans AC as Iran war takes toll Jordanian Prime Minister Jafar Hassan announced Monday that the use of air conditioning and heating equipment in ministries, government departments and public institutions will now be prohibited. Egypt
Analysis Oil-rich Gulf states could face power crunch as Iran war hits energy security While the conflict fuels a global oil price shock, the Gulf states must contend with growing threats to their own energy security, from power cuts to desalinated water loss. By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Analysis Oil crisis stokes inflation risks for Mideast as Iran war exposes importers By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Analysis Qatar gas shock roils Middle East energy risk profile amid Iran war By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Can Egypt Win the WarFor Public Opinion? While Western media persist in calling the Egyptian crisis a military coup, there are ways that Egypt can restore its public image in the world's eyes. Egypt
Erdogan Shows His Softer Side Some Turks question why Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan cries over the death of an Egyptian protester but not a Turkish one. Egypt
Turkey's Foreign Policy: Slip-Up or Success? While Turkey boasts foreign policy successes in the Middle East, these measures could be more accurately described as blunders. Egypt
22 Key Points in Egypt's New Draft Constitution Newly released amendments to Egypt's suspended 2012 constitution adjust several articles of this Islamist-penned document. Egypt
Strict Curfew in Cairo Imposes Harsh Living Conditions Egypt's new rulers are not planning to end the curfew anytime soon, despite the difficult conditions it has imposed on Egyptians. Egypt
Egyptian Twitter Post Pushes Turkey's Buttons A Twitter message that suggested the interim government in Cairo might recognize the Armenian genocide exposed a raw nerve in Turkey. Egypt
Is Hypernationalism The New Islamism? Islamism in the Middle East may have met a match in the hypernationalism taking hold in Egypt and Syria. Egypt
Erdogan’s Blaming of Israel Might be Funny If It Weren’t So Sad Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused Israel of being behind the Egyptian military coup only to be met with strong criticism from Egypt, Israel and the United States. Egypt
Is This the End of an Era For the Muslim Brotherhood? Egypt's interim government is threatening to dissolve the group and place it on the terrorist list. Egypt
Bedouins Deny Harboring Militants As Attacks Escalate in Sinai Several prominent tribal figures condemned the bloody attack that left 25 dead, but their reaction didn’t go further than condemnation. Egypt
AKP Blasts Turkish Leader Of International Islamic Group Despite calls for his resignation by AKP officials, Organization of Islamic Cooperation Secretary-General Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu decided to stay in office until his term expires in four months. Egypt
Egypt Loses Its Humanity In Military Campaign Many young Egyptian revolutionaries reject both the Muslim Brotherhood and the military. Egypt