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
Egypt: Competing for Corpses The Muslim Brotherhood seems to be willing to sacrifice any number of its supporters to regain the upper hand in Egypt’s standoff. Egypt
Pro-Sisi Egyptians Struck by Amnesia Millions are embracing Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, and have seemingly forgotten the ills of military rule that plagued Egypt for decades. Egypt
Environmental Crisis Looms in Turkey The Turkish media is ignoring possible ecological disasters for fear of angering Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Turkey
Erdogan’s Top Economic Adviser Takes Heat from Business A controversial tax probe at Turkey’s largest business conglomerate adds to the woes of economy chief Ali Babacan. Turkey
Turkish Diplomat Discusses Missteps in Syria In an interview with Taraf, veteran Turkish diplomat Yasar Yakis speaks about Turkey's position toward Syria and his views on recent Kurdish developments in northern Syria. Syria
Iraq’s Security Services in Crisis Iraq's security services are finding themselves unable to prevent terrorism. Iraq
The Silence on Gaza The crisis in Gaza doesn’t interest anyone when they can’t blame Israel. Palestine
Killing of Kurdish Leader Further Complicates Syrian Factions The assassination of a prominent Syrian Kurdish opposition figure has raised questions about the future of northern Syria. Syria
For Netanyahu, Peace Talks Revolve Around Iran The overlapping Israeli-Palestinian talks with negotiations between the West and Iran might offer a hint as to what really motivated Prime Minister Netanyahu to return to negotiations. Palestine
Israelis Disappointed By New Chief Rabbis The election of the new chief rabbis has provoked disappointment and debate from Israel to North America. Israel
Back to the Future for US Policy In Egypt and Syria The Obama administration gives priority to containing Islamic extremism, not promoting democracy, in the Middle East. Saudi Arabia
Israel's Left Wing Revives the Meretz Party How is it that a party that practically disappeared from the Israeli political map for years has become a hot commodity among left-wing voters, and what does it say about the Israeli public? Israel
