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
Fathoming Iran's nuclear intentions Iran is already a civilian nuclear power; international safeguards should be enough to prevent it from getting the bomb. Israel
Turkish artist breaks stereotypes Reknowned artist and well-known leftist Kutlug Ataman surprises with his support for Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the Justice and Development Party. Turkey
Saudi film captivates Israeli moviegoers "Wadjda" opens a window into Saudi society and the phenomenon of feminism there, unknown to the Israeli public. Saudi Arabia
Iraq's unknown future It's no secret that Iraq’s present situation is dire; however, the question is still pertinent regarding what we can expect for the nation’s future. Iraq
The coming three battles of the Syria war Will Geneva II or three battles determine the course of the Syria war? Syria
France charm offensive alienates Palestinians French President Francois Hollande's much publicized support for Israel will ensure the Palestinians keep France away from US-led peace talks. Palestine
Time to close deal with Iran An agreement with Iran would be a win, if not a breakthrough, for US interests and allies in the Middle East. (Updated) Syria
Egypt’s Ultras: Revolutionaries to villains? The Ultras, decisively active during the protests, are now being blamed by some in the media for contributing to chaos in the country. Egypt
Will Bulent Arinc, founding father of AKP, depart over dispute with Erdogan? Deputy Prime Minister of Turkey Bulent Arinc, a voice of reason in Turkish politics, has signaled that he may retire after a very public dispute with Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Turkey
Of Greek fathers and Turkish sons The racist comments of a senior opposition MP draw reactions from Turkey’s Greek minority, raising questions on how long the party’s neo-nationalists and true social democrats can coexist. Turkey
Netanyahu tweet a low point in international discourse The Israeli prime minister's insulting of Iran on Twitter shouldn't derail the Iran nuclear talks in Geneva. Israel
What surprises can we expect from Avigdor Liberman? The pragmatic character of Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman might surprise those who catalogued him in the right wing of Israel's political map. Israel
