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
Lebanon's Electoral Law And the Regional Crisis The recent move by the Lebanese March 14 coalition’s Christian parties to support the so-called Orthodox Gathering’s election law surprised their allies, yet the alliance insists that it is still united, writes Elie Hajj. Lebanon
Palestinians Lose Hope, Interest in Israeli Elections Daoud Kuttab analyzes the apathy among Palestinians about the upcoming Israeli elections. Palestine
Israeli Occupation Causes Palestinian Identity Crisis Israeli occupation and colonization is not only stripping Palestinians of their land, but their identity too, Rana Baker writes. Palestine
Turkey's Kurdish Issue: How Did We Get Here? Tulin Daloglu reviews the history of Turkey's Kurdish issue. Turkey
Iraqi Opposition Blocs Renew Effort to Oust Maliki In a repeat of a move from earlier this year, opposition blocs in Iraq are once again trying to withdraw confidence from Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki and force the collapse of his government, writes Ali Abel Sadah. Iraq
Iraq, Arab States Should End Sectarian Rhetoric, Policies Mustafa al-Kadhimi writes that there is common ground for Iraq to rebuild its relationships with its Arab neighbors, if all parties can cease sectarian rhetoric and agendas. Iraq
Paris Murders Reveal Sensitive Nature of Turkish-French Ties The murder of three PKK activists has brought attention to the changes in Turkish-French relations, writes Semih Idiz. Turkey
Erdogan's Domestic Challenges Of Peace with the PKK Prime Minister Erdogan's peace initiative with the PKK should be understood in the context of his other domestic political initiatives, writes Kadri Gursel. Turkey
Political Agenda Seeps Into Israeli Army's Top Brass There is an effort afoot by right-wing activists in the national religious camp to influence the top Israeli military leadership, writes Akiva Eldar. Israel
Hamas Statements on Israel Show Flexibility Hamas' public stance toward the conflict with Israel has fluctuated since the 1990s, but the organization insists its goals haven't changed, Hazem Balousha writes. Palestine
Israel and Obama's New Plan For the Middle East President Obama has a new plan for the Middle East: to both revive the peace process and deal with Iran and nuclear proliferation, writes Ben Caspit. Israel
Meshaal to Lead Hamas for Third Term After promising to not seek a third term, Hamas chief Khaled Meshaal has reversed his decision as a result of several factors, including regional changes relating to the Muslim Brotherhood’s ascension to power in major Arab countries, writes Omar Shaban. Palestine
