The 'Sunnification' Of Turkish Foreign Policy Turkey once hoped to be a peace broker in the region, but is now increasingly seen as inflaming sectarian divisions and instability, writes Semih Idiz. By Semih Idiz
Gaza Artists Union Defends Culture From Political Warfare Palestinian artists have formed a new union in Gaza in response to declining support and funding of the arts amid continued infighting between Hamas and Fatah, reports Rami Almeghari. By Rami Almeghari
Parents Get on Board With Turkey's LGBT Movement A new documentary reveals that parents of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) individuals in Turkey are speaking out for the first time in support of their children, marking a new milestone for the movement in the country, writes Sibel Utku Bila. By Sibel Utku Bila
Palestinian Elections Pointless Under Israeli Occupation Talk of Palestinian elections creates the illusion that Palestinians are in charge of their destiny, but the real power ultimately lies with Israel, writes Rana Baker. By Rana Baker
Syria Remains Prisoner Of International Indecision The outcome of the meeting between U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Syrian opposition leader Moaz al-Khatib demonstrates the regional and international constraints hampering resolution of the Syrian crisis, writes Clovis Maksoud. By Clovis Maksoud