Al-Monitor: the Pulse of the Middle East

THE PULSE OF
THE MIDDLE EAST

Iraq on low boil in anticipation of renewed protests

Washington

Turkey violates deal to pause Syrian fighting, officials say

Russia / Mideast

Why Russia isn't bothered by US-Turkey agreement on Syria

Lebanon

Beirut burns as Lebanon protests new taxes

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Editors' picks

Congress puts heat on Saudis for helping fugitives flee country

Netanyahu camp adds Arab 'extortion' to right-wing playbook

Is US redesigning southern flank?

Turkish-Kurdish conflict

Turkish attacks cut water supply to Syrian province

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Iraq's national culture: Babylon

Photo of the day:

Demonstrators stand close to a fire during protests over deteriorating economic conditions, Beirut, Lebanon. Oct. 18, 2019.

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From our pulses:

From our pulses:

Egypt

Egypt dismisses 1,070 teachers in extremism fight

What's behind Egypt meeting with Greece, Cyprus at this time?

Egypt

How far will Egypt go to defend Syria?

Egypt

How currency float increased Egypt’s foreign reserves to all-time high

Gulf

Going it alone: Saudi Arabia’s economic realities after oil attacks

Russia / Mideast

What to expect from Putin's visit to Saudi Arabia

Technology

UAE minister draws on the past to seize the possibilities of an AI future

Washington

Congress aims to keep spotlight on Saudi Arabia one year after Khashoggi murder

Iran

Arrest of Telegram channel operator surprises Iranians

Angry protests, empty seats overshadow Rouhani speech

Iran

Kurdish deal with Syrian regime against Turkey a boon for Iran

Iran

Why Iran's grand ayatollahs are fighting over Rumi

Iraq

Civil society activists and journalists leave Baghdad in fear of being arrested

Will Arbaeen observance bring peace or protests in Iraq?

Iraq

Sistani calls for justice as Iraqi protesters bleed

Iraq

Sunnis support protests in Iraq, yet fear involvement

Israel

Has Israel’s political left given up?

Pompeo visit fails to reassure Israel on Syria, Iran

Israel

How Blue and White must challenge Netanyahu on democracy principles

Israel

Erdogan, Sultan of Jerusalem?

Jordan

Erdogan, Sultan of Jerusalem?

How far will Egypt go to defend Syria?

Israel

Will Jordan extend Israeli lease of farmlands?

Jordan

After Amman gives in to striking teachers, more protests could come

Lebanon

Women’s rights

Why women in this Lebanese refugee camp opt for trade, not aid

Protesters rise up as Lebanon’s leaders grapple with multiple economic crises

Lebanon

It's off to the races in Lebanon, in drag

Lebanon

Will Lebanese wait hours in gas lines as fuel crisis bites?

North Africa

Kais Saied faces a fractured political landscape in Tunisia after win

Intel: Tunisia’s Islamic conservatives bounce back in parliamentary polls

Tunisia elections

Tunisians back new faces in parliamentary polls

Tunisia elections

US lobbying revelations upend Tunisia’s presidential race

Palestine

Palestinians sign agreements with Egypt in step toward financial freedom from Israel

Palestinians take action to demarcate maritime borders

Palestine

Palestinian film festival stars gender-based violence

Palestine

Palestinian disengagement plan from Israel leans on Egypt

Syria

Erdogan says he does not mind presence of Syrian troops as long as Kurds leave

Some US forces to remain in northeastern Syria, SDF sources say

Syria

Civilian casualties mount as Turkish offensive pounds Syrian border

Syria

Merger solidifies opposition in Syria, boosts Turkey's forces

Turkey

Is the Kurdish dream of autonomy coming to an end?

Turkish foreign minister: US-Turkey deal 'not a cease-fire'

Turkey

Turkey’s military operation turning into a diplomatic war

Turkey

Anger pushes sanctions in Washington as Pence, Pompeo visit Ankara

Breaking News

2019-10-19T12:25:08

Egypt unveils trove of ancient coffins excavated in Luxor

2019-10-19T11:55:02

Iraqi pilgrims protest corruption during Arbaeen march

2019-10-19T11:25:05

Turkey, Kurds trade accusations even as Syria truce takes hold

2019-10-19T08:35:07

Lebanon army cracks down on protests as government bickers

2019-10-19T04:35:02

Iraqi charged in Australia over deadly trafficking ring

2019-10-19T04:25:02

McConnell slams Trump's Syria withdrawal as 'strategic nightmare'

2019-10-18T20:05:02

Pompeo sees Syria ceasefire holding after rocky start

2019-10-18T19:45:02

Sudan peace talks resume after deadlock

2019-10-18T19:25:03

Israeli guards kill Palestinian assailant in West Bank: ministry

2019-10-18T17:35:03

Lebanon 'kick queen' hits government where it hurts

IRAN-US TENSIONS

Iran-US tensions

Pentagon turns to irregular tactics to counter Iran

Majority of Iranians now want to quit nuclear deal

Russian influence

In Riyadh, Putin receives czar-like reception

CULTURE

Why this activist pins her hopes on Tunisia's new president

Women’s rights

Palestinian film festival stars gender-based violence

Environment and nature

Locals lobby to keep their valley green in South Lebanon

RUSSIA MIDEAST

Russian influence

Putin's visit draws UAE, Russia closer

Russian influence

In Riyadh, Putin receives czar-like reception

Russia in Syria

Russia has 3 messages for Turkey over operation in Syria

WASHINGTON

Military Industry

Turkey lobbies Congress against lifting Cyprus arms embargo as tensions mount

Iran-US tensions

Pentagon turns to irregular tactics to counter Iran

Turkish-Kurdish conflict

Trump touts Syria deal as Congress advances sanctions

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