Where Does Erdogan Stand on Syria? After meeting with US President Barack Obama, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan says his views on the Geneva process have changed and evolved. Syria
Border Arrests Reveal Disunity, Conflict Among Syrian Kurds The Democratic Union Party's security forces have arrested 70 members of a rival Kurdish party trying to enter Syria from Iraq. Iraq
Iran Induces Internet 'Coma' Ahead of Elections As Iran's June 14 presidential elections near, Internet users are turning to virtual private networks (VPNs) to bypass censors, accepting the risks that come with them. Iran
In Gaza, Women Struggle For Economic Role Despite high literacy and education rates among Palestinian women in Gaza, only one in ten can find employment. Palestine
Diplomacy Over Military Action: The Path to Peace in Syria The United States should engage regional powers on a diplomatic solution and not arm the rebels or establish a no-fly zone. Syria
Veteran Labor Knesset Member: Assad is Preferable for Israel Knesset member Binyamin Ben-Eliezer openly says that Israel is better off facing Syria as a state than a shattered country. Israel
Salafists, State Move Closer To Open Conflict in Tunisia While Tunisian security forces managed to suppress a demonstration of the ultraconservative Islamist group Ansar Al-Sharia on Sunday, the organization continues to grow in numbers and power. Originals
Questions Surround Israel's 13-Year Investigation of al-Durrah The Israeli commission investigating the death of Palestinian child Muhammad al-Durrah should have been established in 2000, not last year. Palestine
Gaza Internet Shows Provide Comic Relief Homemade shows via YouTube are proving to be a hit in Gaza, offering a different perspective on life in the Strip. Palestine
Uncertainty Over Electoral Law Prolongs Lebanon Political Crisis The Lebanese parliament remains incapable of putting forth legislation amid prevailing uncertainty about the electoral law and the standing Taif Agreement, which influence the representation of different sects in the government. Lebanon
Palestinian Refugees From Syria Especially Vulnerable Palestinian refugees from Syria often fall outside of the international safety net, which is already strained because of the war. Jordan
Who Owns Turkey’s Mosques? The recent court cases about mosque ownership have raised questions about freedom of religion in Turkey. Turkey
Syrian Cannibalism Video Reminds Iraqis of Zarqawi A video showing a Syrian rebel commander eating the heart of a regime soldier has dealt a blow to the opposition. Iraq
Car Bombings Continue in Iraq While Evidence Remains Scarce While the recent car bombings in Iraq are similar to past attacks, they have raised serious questions about the performance of Iraq's security forces and their methods of gathering evidence. Iraq
Geneva II Is Just a Start for Syria What are the conditions for the success of the Geneva II conference? Lebanon
Report Notes Restrictions On Israeli, Palestinian Journalists A report by the International Press Institute criticizes restrictions on movement for Israeli and Palestinian journalists covering the Arab-Israeli conflict. Palestine
