Al-Qaeda Attempts to Woo Unemployed Protesters in Algeria In the vulnerable southern regions of Algeria, where unemployment rates are soaring, the Committee for the Defense of Unemployed Rights is fighting to keep al-Qaeda from taking advantage of impoverished populations, writes Kaci Racelma. Culture & Society
Turkey's Nationalists Threaten Inter-Communal Fighting The peace process between the Turkish government and the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) has given raise to a nationalist backlash, writes Cengiz Candar. Turkey
Will Non-Muslims Return to Turkey? Although Turkey's Minister of Culture Omer Celik of the AKP is inviting Turkey's non-Muslims to return to their country, many do not feel welcome because of a complicted history, writes Orhan Kemal Cengiz. Turkey
Book Addresses Forgotten Palestinians of Israel An updated version of Atallah Mansour's book provides a unique, first-hand look into the experiences of Arab citizens of Israel. Palestine
Sunday in the Persian Kitchen With Chef Najmieh Batmanglij At a time of growing tension between the United States and Iran, Persian cuisine can be a bridge between cultures, writes Barbara Slavin. Iran
Iraqi Aviation Industry Takes Off More than 10 years after the US invasion of Iraq, the country’s aviation industry is starting to show strong signs of recovery, reports Omar al-Shaher. Iraq
