Can the Israeli Defense Budget Be Cut In Half? A veteran Israeli Defense Forces general claims the threats to Israel today do not require a massive military or huge air force. Egypt
Algeria: New Draft Law to Govern Religious Institutions A new draft law in Algeria is to bring the country’s religious institutions under the aegis of a single legal body. Originals
Palestinian Islamic Jihad: Iran Supplies All Weapons in Gaza The final article in a four-part series examines the Palestinian Islamic Jihad movement’s relationship with Iran and other regional parties. Palestine
Sudan Nile Dam Threatens To Drown Nubian Villages The Nubian community is persisting with its fight to stop the Sudanese government from building the Kajbar Dam, which they say will drown their villages. Sudan
Syrian Parties Respond to US-Russia Conference Proposal Syrian parties consider their participation in the conference proposed by the United States and Russia. Lebanon
Home Brew Gains Popularity In Gaza In light of the ban on alcohol consumption imposed by Hamas in the Gaza Strip, many drinkers are turning to producing home brew. Palestine
Iraqi Kurds Reportedly Among Jihadists in Syria Iraqi Kurdish youth have reportedly been fighting alongside jihadists in Syria. Iraq
No 'Good Guys' Or 'Bad Guys' in Syria Saudi Arabia and Qatar need to support a diplomatic outcome in Syria. Saudi Arabia
Israeli Politician Leads Fight Against Sexual Harassment Mertez leader Zahava Gal-On talks about the scandal of Emmanuel Rosen, prominent newsman suspected of sexual harassment, and the struggle to bring such cases to justice. Israel
After 65 Years of Nakba, Hope In New Palestinian Generation The latest generation of Palestinian refugees may be one to restore the right of return. Palestine
Rafsanjani Candidacy A Likely Winner Former president Hashemi Rafsanjani appears to have the inside track in Iran’s presidential elections. Iran
Bombing Shakes Erdogan’s Domestic Agenda The Reyhanli blast may have an impact on Turkey’s constitutional referendum. Turkey
Kerry, Peace Process to Hit Wall Over Jerusalem The US must bridge the gap between talking about a solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and being the architect of an agreement. Palestine
Israeli Social Justice Protests Have 'Failed Miserably' Professor Yossi Yonah, one of the leaders of Israel's social justice protest movement, explains why it failed. Israel
Turkish Court Imposes Media Clampdown on Reyhanli Bombing The Turkish government upped its efforts to control the debate on the Syrian crisis by imposing overt censorship with a court decision on reporting about the Reyhanli bombings. Syria
Palestinian Investment Fund Needs Reform The Palestinian Investment Fund, established in 2003 to bring transparency to the Palestinian Authority’s assets, may also be promoting monopolies. Palestine
