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
Washington's Misguided Syria Morality Play The United States can't seem to either escape or learn from its experiences in Iraq when dealing with Syria. Syria
Congress Not Won Over By Rouhani Victory in Iran Congress wants to press ahead with sanctions on Iran but the White House may go slow if Iran improves cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency. Iran
Turkey's Military and the Protests In Gezi Park The Turkish government is haunted by coup fears in its handling of the massive protests. Turkey
Israel's Liberman: 'No Chance' For Deal With Palestinians Former Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman rejects demands for settlement-construction freeze and prisoner releases as preconditions for negotiation. Palestine
Shimon Peres, Israeli Prototype At 90, Israeli President Shimon Peres can teach the young generation a thing or two about dreams, looking one step ahead. Israel
Rethinking Hezbollah's Role in Syria Lebanese leaders consider the consequences of Hezbollah's intervention in Syria, including the potential for chaos in Arsal and the Bekaa. Lebanon
The Rouhani Surprise The election of Hassan Rouhani as president of Iran has defied analysts and created an opportunity for the West. Iran
Taksim: Turkey’s Tiananmen? Can Turkey still be a role model of democracy for Arab and Islamic countries? Turkey
Erdogan’s Conspiracy Theories Contain a Paradox Erdogan is confronting the very international forces that have helped him to consolidate his rule and expand Turkey’s reach across the region. Turkey
Most Turks Do Not Support Erdogan's Syria Policy According to a recent poll, only 27.4% of Turks support their prime minister's Syria policies. Syria
Morocco in Political Deadlock After Ruling Coalition Collapses Moroccan party Istiqlal has withdrawn from the government over a dispute with the Islamist Justice and Development Party. Originals
No Improvement in Sight For Hamas, Hezbollah Ties Hamas and Hezbollah are continuing on divergent paths concerning Syria, and the relationship will remain strained for the foreseeable future. Palestine
