Fayyad Resignation: No Effect On Palestinian Reconciliation The resignation of Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad is unlikely to contribute to Hamas-Fatah reconciliation and the formation of a national unity government, writes Hazem Balousha. Palestine
The Palestinian Time Warp Geoffrey Aronson writes that "new" US plans for resuscitating Palestinian economic growth sound a lot like old ones that failed to foster independence. Palestine
Lakhdar Brahimi’s Wise And Necessary Decision Lakhdar Brahimi's decision to focus exclusively on his UN-mandated role in Syria was a difficult but wise one that will bolster his position as an impartial mediator, writes Clovis Maksoud. Lebanon
Kuwait's Opposition on Trial While many are hailing Kuwaiti opposition figure Musallam al-Barrak as a symbol of rebellion, his public stances reveal a conservative man with a controversial agenda, Mona Kareem writes. Gulf
Pressure Intensifies on President Of Mauritania to Step Down Mauritania’s Democratic Opposition Coordination Committee is increasing its pressure on the president to step down, writes Kaci Racelma. Originals
What Are Saudi Arabia’sIntentions in Lebanon? Saudi Arabia has increased its diplomatic efforts in Lebanon, and Jean Aziz asks what exactly Riyadh’s intentions are. Saudi Arabia
Gaza Marks Prisoners Day The plight of Palestinian prisoners is equally felt in the West Bank and Gaza, where locals are also commemorating fellow Palestinians still behind Israeli bars, writes Rami Almeghari. Palestine
Egypt's Sectarian Strife Masks Failed Policies The recent sectarian violence and rhetoric in Egypt is allowing President Mohammed Morsi to distract the public from the country’s real problems, writes Yasmine Nagaty. Egypt
Iraq Pays $300 Million To Terror Victims Since the fall of Saddam Hussein, violence in Iraq has produced innumerable victims in need of financial compensation, writes Omar al-Shaher. Iraq
Iraqi Provincial Elections Bring Wave of Violence, Assassination Sunni candidates in the upcoming Iraqi elections are being targeted in a recent spate of assassinations, reports Ali Abel Sadah. Iraq
Palestinian Prisoners Are Low Priority for PA Linah Alsaafin reports on how Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails remain a low priority for the Palestinian Authority in its negotiations with Israel. Palestine
Has 'Fatahland' Returned To Lebanon's Shebaa Farms? The concept of "Fatahland" has been revived as a response to the Syrian conflict in Lebanese villages on the border areas with Syria, writes Nasser Chararah. Lebanon
Lebanese Abstract Artist Opens At Tate Modern Raouda Choucair, known for her fusion of classic Arab and modern art, opens an exhibition this week at the Tate Modern in London, writes Fernande van Tets. Lebanon
EU Official: ‘We Don’t See the End’ Of Syria Crisis In an interview with Al-Monitor, European Commissioner for International Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Response Dr. Kristalina Georgieva says Syria "is the crisis that makes me lose my sleep." Syria
Palestinian Student Elections Show Support for Hamas Student elections at Palestinian universities showed wide support for Islamist movements, writes Adnan Abu Amer. Palestine
Turkey's Mixed Human Rights Record Turkey's human rights record is improving in some ways, but it's also facing new challenges that make it difficult to claim a true advance, writes Tulin Daloglu. Turkey
