The Coming Egyptian Collapse Gamal Abuel Hassan warns that Egypt may not be too big to fail; it may be too gone to save. Egypt
Chechens Among Jihadists in Syria The Chechen background of the Boston bombing suspects has drawn attention to the roles of Chechens among jihadists fighting the government in Syria, writes Daria Solovieva. Syria
Protesters March in Jordan Against Deployment of US Troops Jordanian protesters rallied today against US forces in the country, reports Elizabeth Whitman from Amman. Jordan
Iraq Heading to Sectarian Civil War Iraq is on a path to a sectarian civil war that must be halted and reversed immediately, writes Clovis Maksoud. Iraq
Despite Challenges, Gaza's American School Perseveres The American School in Gaza, once the target of anti-Western attacks, has persevered in the face of various challenges, writes Asmaa al-Ghoul. Palestine
Is Hezbollah Losing Its Grip? The drone sent by Hezbollah to Israel must be interpreted as an outcry for survival by its leader, Hassan Nasrallah, writes Shlomi Eldar. Israel
In Israel, 'Slip of the Tongue' On Syria Puts Pressure on US Though a senior Israeli intelligence officer's declaration that Syria has used chemical weapons wasn't intended to embarass US Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, the bigger problem is how the US will deal with its own red lines, writes Ben Caspit. Israel
Iraqi-American Playwright Serves as Cultural Bridge After decades of bridging the two cultures through her plays, Heather Raffo is getting ready to teach her community about theater, writes Saideh Jamshidi. Iraq
Algerian Authorities Track Nationals Fighting in Syria As more foreign Islamists travel to Syria to fight alongside rebels, the Algerian authorities are taking steps to track their nationals and stop this, writes Kaci Racelma. Originals
Did Israel Ambush the US on Syria? Whether or not Israel planned to ambush the US on Syria's chemical weapon use, the result has been successful in moving the US closer to Israel's position, writes Alon Ben David. Israel
PKK Peace Deal Gives Rise To Turkish Separatism Semih Idiz writes that some nationalist Turks are so uneasy with the prospect of peace with the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) that they're promoting a new separatism to avoid living with Kurds in a democracy. Turkey
Boston Bombers Driven By Politics, Not Islam Mustafa Akyol explains that in the case of the Boston bombers, it would be a mistake to again link Islam with violent jihadism. Turkey
Hezbollah's Drone Distraction Amid reports of a Hezbollah drone shot down over Israeli airspace, some believe that the party’s leadership was trying to divert growing criticism from its base, writes an Al-Monitor correspondent in Beirut. Lebanon
PKK Peace Process on Track Turkey's legal Kurdish political party, the Peace and Democracy Party (BDP), suggests it will oppose a constitutional amendment that would introduce an “oppressive and authoritarian presidential regime.” Turkey
Hezbollah Prepares for Attacks by Jabhat al-Nusra in Lebanon As Jabhat al-Nusra’s presence grows in Lebanon’s Sunni strongholds, Hezbollah braces itself for potential combat, writes an Al-Monitor correspondent in Beirut. Lebanon
Israel: The Olmert-Lapid Reckoning Former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has announced his intention to run again for office, but he may run into Finance Minister Yair Lapid, his protege and the son of his late best friend, writes Mazal Mualem. Israel
