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
Has Erdogan Overstayed His Welcome? Most countries set term limits for top officials to avoid antagonizing the population and to inject new energy into government; Turkey should do the same. Turkey
Abbas Turns to Europe The appointment of European-oriented Palestinian Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah could be aimed at getting Europe more involved in talks with Israel. Palestine
Tunisia's Ruling Ennahda Confronts an Islamist Rival Exploring the conflict within the Islamist constituency in Tunisia between Ennahda and the Salafists — and why it was inevitable. Lebanon
Assad Toys With Erdogan Over Riots Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan is losing the high ground in his response to protests. Syria
Iraqi Kurds Criticize Growing Turkish Influence The KRG’s drive for autonomy and stability via Turkey is revealing the gaps between Kurdish economic and political aims and between KRG elites and local populations. Iraq
Black Friday: A Turning Point In Turkey’s History? May 31, 2013, may become one of those turning points for Turkey. Turkey
The Fight Over Israel's Natural Gas Despite what tycoons and the government might want, Israelis seek a just division of future revenues from natural gas reserves. Israel
Hamdallah’s Complicated Job As Palestinian Prime Minister An Najah University President Rami Hamdallah may find that he is a placeholder in an ultimately thankless job. Palestine
Palestinians Not Counting On Kerry's $4 Billion The Palestinian leadership insists on negotiations based on the 1967 borders. Palestine
Egypt’s Supreme Court Rules Against Shura Council Egypt’s Supreme Constitutional Court declares the Shura Council and Constituent Assembly unconstitutional. Egypt
Iranian Candidates Vie For 'Party of the Wind' Presidential candidates are jockeying for position among Iran’s political factions and for the unpredictable swing vote. Iran
