After Jordan, Emirates also furious with Netanyahu Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not only managed to get into a diplomatic row with Jordan, he also succeeded in angering the Emiratis. Israel
Iran operating new advanced centrifuges, nuclear watchdog finds According to an International Atomic Energy Agency report, Iran is now using IR-4 centrifuges to enrich uranium in violation of the nuclear accord. Iran
Lawsuit filed to close pro-Kurdish party after lawmaker stripped of parliamentary seat Omer Faruk Gergerlioglu, a pro-Kurdish Peoples' Democratic Party deputy known to focus on human rights abuses, was stripped of his parliament seat and a lawsuit was filed to close the party March 17. Turkey
Netanyahu courts Arab voters as 'Abu Yair' Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has adopted a new strategy for the Arab public: cynically rebranding himself as "Abu Yair." Israel
Why did Riyadh cancel $4 billion in aid to Lebanon? Saudi Arabia and Hezbollah provide different reasons for the cancellation of billions of dollars in aid that the Gulf state had pledged to Lebanon, until it decided otherwise on Feb. 19. Legacy: Gulf
After Syria intervention flop, what’s next for Erdogan? Ankara’s latest statements show it has dropped the idea of sending regular troops to Syria, yet it is poised for new ventures to avoid a total exclusion from the Syrian equation. Syria
Aleppo residents displaced in their own country The regime forces’ offensives and Russian airstrikes forced 200,000 to flee the northern Aleppo countryside, while civil society organizations seem unable to meet their needs. Syria
Russia keeps Turkish trucks parked Russia by not renewing the Road Transport Accord that expired Feb. 1 delivered a significant blow to Turkish exports. Legacy: Gulf
Turks kick around Erdogan conspiracy When the pro-government media discovers a political conspiracy in a soccer game, it is not time to be amused, but to be worried. Turkey
What's next for Hamas? After the Muslim Brotherhood in Jordan formally dissociated itself from the mother organization in Egypt, eyes are turning to Hamas for its reaction. Palestine
New plans underway to relaunch talks on two-state solution The Unites States, United Nations, European Union and Russia plan to develop a mechanism that will bypass the UN Security Council and initiatives of individual countries such as the United States and France. Palestine
Were Iraqis really better off under Saddam? Iraq's current security chaos appears to be inspiring a bit of nostalgia for Saddam Hussein’s days, though it is unclear who, exactly, is reminiscing. Iraq
How to become a politician in Gaza Politicians in Gaza often rush to come up with initiatives they claim will solve the many social, economic and political problems in the Gaza Strip, but these often remain ink on paper. Palestine
Why Egypt's doctors are losing their patience An incident of police brutality against Egyptian doctors last month sparked furious reactions, leading the Egyptian Medical Syndicate to take unprecedented measures aimed at protecting doctors against these recurring cases. Egypt
Hard-liners move to keep Iranian voters at home Ahead of Iran’s hotly disputed parliamentary and Assembly of Experts elections, hard-liners are seemingly making efforts to lower voter turnout. Iran
Poll predicts big turnout for Iran elections A new poll suggests that voter turnout will be high in today's elections in Iran despite the disqualification of most Reformist candidates. Iran
