Abdullah Gul Steps Up During Turkish Crisis Turkey’s president may emerge as the new face of the ruling AKP. Turkey
Gaza Crime, Murder Rate on Rise Poor living conditions, high unemployment and Israel's siege are contributing to a rising crime rate in Gaza. Palestine
Expectations Are High For Maliki-Barzani Summit in Erbil Sunday's planned meeting between Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki and Kurdistan Region President Massoud Barzani seems to show the two governments' conflict is quieting down. Iraq
Erdogan Returns to Crowds, Crisis in Turkey Istanbul is on the threshold of a dangerous confrontation. Turkey
Kuwaiti Parliament is Failing Women Citizens A new proposal to increase unemployment payments to jobless Kuwaiti women will ensure more women stay at home and out of the workforce. Gulf
West Bank Palestinians Indifferent To New Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah's appointment as new prime minister has failed to move the mostly apathetic Palestinian street in the West Bank. Palestine
Palestinian Cultural Scene Thrives Amid Hardships The number of theaters in the West Bank has doubled in the past decade as the cultural scene booms under occupation. Palestine
New Poll on Iranian Election Shows Rouhani as Front-Runner Iran's presidential candidate Hassan Rouhani's outspokenness on important issues could propel him to the presidency at the last minute. Iran
Assad Not Backing Down Syrian President Bashar al-Assad believes his is the winning side, and that says his government is ready to participate in the Geneva II peace conference. Syria
Comics Make Egyptians Smile Regardless of Politics Asa7be started its crusade with a series addressing sexual harassment and has since become a prevalent source of release and laughter in post-revolutionary Egypt. Egypt
Former Israeli Defense Minister: IDF Must Cut Its Ground Force Based on his experience during the Second Lebanon War, former Defense Minister Amir Peretz calls for Israel to “re-examine the scope of the IDF ground or naval forces.” Israel
Netanyahu's Dysfunctional Coalition While still within the 100 days of grace since its establishment, it can hardly be said that grace characterizes the new Israeli coalition, embroiled in an “all-out war.” Israel
Old Turkey? New Turkey?Meet the 'Newest Turkey' The May 31 social explosion has revealed a sparkling new combative, libertarian youth undergoing politicization based on freedoms. Turkey
Jordanian Media Licensing Law Shuts Down 300 Websites A new media licensing law has caused a blackout among independent news sites in Jordan. Palestine
