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
Southern suburbs stand apart in Beirut Al-Monitor tours Beirut’s southern suburbs, a stronghold of Hezbollah, to learn more about life there and residents’ views on Hezbollah’s Syria policy. Lebanon
Turkish corruption probe hurts foreign relations Following its corruption scandal, Turkey's relations with Arab states, the United States and Europe have undoubtedly been affected, though no immediate foreign crisis has arisen. Turkey
Famous diva's 'fondness' for Nasrallah stirs controversy Lebanese artist, musician and playwright Ziad Rahbani stirred controversy when he said in an interview that his mother, the acclaimed Lebanese diva Fairouz, was ‘fond’ of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. Lebanon
Anbar protesters remain defiant despite government threats In spite of calls from the government to postpone the Anbar sit-ins until after parliamentary elections, protesters there say they will not leave until their demands are met. Iraq
Tunisia’s countdown to transition Tunisia’s newly nominated prime minister, Mehdi Jomaa, has been given a two-week period to form an independent and nonpartisan government. Tunisia
Nedim Sener focuses on Cemaat role in Turkey scandal Nedim Sener, an investigative journalist who documented the police misconduct that potentially led to Hrant Dink’s murder, is speaking against the Cemaat. Turkey
Young Knesset member: Pension funds are Israel's time bombs Knesset member Michal Biran warns of the collapsing pension system: "If we don't adopt emergency measures, then everyone who saves up today for their pension will remain without a pension when they get older." Israel
Erdogan criticizes, undermines huge corruption investigation The Turkish government has enacted a flurry of measures to thwart a massive corruption investigation, threatening fundamental norms of democracy. Turkey
Ex-soccer player's resignation a turning point for the AKP The resignation of Istanbul Deputy Hakan Sukur, one of Turkey’s all-time best strikers and a Gulenist, from the AKP seems to have come right in time for the all-out war between the government and Gulen movement. Turkey
Egypt declares Muslim Brotherhood terrorist group Egypt's designation of the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization could cause the Brotherhood problems in other Arab countries. Egypt
Egypt braces for constitution referendum Amid growing concerns over violent activity across Egypt, the country’s interim administration is taking steps to ensure the success of the planned constitutional referendum. Egypt
Erdogan’s dream turns into a nightmare Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan blames an "international plot" for the corruption scandal that so far has seen three key AKP ministers resign. Turkey
