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
Rouhani's Biopic Surprises Iranian Voters Presidential candidate Hassan Rouhani's 30-minute documentary on state TV has captured voters' attention. Iran
Gaza Factions Denounce Hamdallah Appointment Hamas and Islamic Jihad have criticized Rami Hamdallah's appointment as the new Palestinian prime minister, while leftist groups have vowed to boycott the new cabinet. Palestine
Saudi Arabia’s Quiet Transition Although the ascension the next generation of Saudi Arabia's princes is not a sign of reform, it is a major transformation in the kingdom’s leadership. Saudi Arabia
Israeli Report Claims Labeling Would Hurt Palestinian Economy A report initiated by Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister Zeev Elkin explains why labeling products made in Israeli settlements may harm, first and foremost, the Palestinian economy. Palestine
Hamas-Hezbollah Ties Deteriorate Over Syria The second segment of a three-part series on Hamas reveals a sharp deterioration in its ties with a former close ally, Hezbollah. Palestine
Europe Stays on Sidelines As Syria Conflict Unfolds Europe keeps to the sidelines while Russia and the United States work on the Syrian conflict, while Syria’s neighbors wait quietly, holding the real leverage over the opposing sides. Syria
Iranian Candidate’s Wife An Electoral Asset Hamideh Moravvej, wife of reformist presidential candidate Mohammad Reza Aref, is pushing boundaries in her frequent campaign appearances and style of dress. Iran
Erdogan Must Face The Limits of His Power Erdogan’s policies have resulted in divisions and strains in Turkish society. Turkey
Ultras: The Surprise Kids Of Turkey’s Uprising The hard-core fans of Istanbul’s three archrival football clubs joined hands in the resistance against police at Gezi Park. Turkey
Lebanese Parliamentary Extension A Setback for Democracy Lebanese parliamentarians fail to consider the consequences of extending their terms of office. Lebanon
