Moroccan King Declines to Meet With Erdogan As protests continue across Turkey, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan went on a North Africa tour to strengthen economic ties. Turkey
A Look at Gaza, 46 Years After Six-Day War The actions by Israeli administrations since 1967 obligate Israel's citizens to learn the lesson of humility befitting the victorious. Palestine
Qusair Victory Could Prove Fateful for Hezbollah's Future The events that unfolded in the three-week battle for Qusair will prove fateful for the future role of Hezbollah in the Syrian, as well as regional, conflict. Lebanon
FSA Commander Speaks From Qusair Just Before Its Fall Just hours before the Syrian army retook control of the town of Qusair, Al-Monitor spoke with an opposition commander about the ongoing battle and Hezbollah’s role in the fighting. Lebanon
After Qusair, Is Hezbollah Finished in Syria? Will Hezbollah continue its military involvement in Syria? Lebanon
No Turkish Spring, But Maybe Erdogan's Solstice The recent protests may not mark a turning point for Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, but rather a shift from a steady rise to a gradual decline. Turkey
For Egypt's Opposition, It’s Economy, Not Religion Mass mobilization against Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi will not lead to effective change unless there are alternative policies to back it up. Egypt
Is Gaza Honey Mixture The Next Viagra? Gaza merchant claims honey mixture treats erectile dysfunction, male infertility. Palestine
Iraqi Interfaith Council Tries to Protect Minorities The Iraqi Council for Interfaith Dialogue has sought to unite people around protection of minorities. Iraq
Jerusalem Absentee Law A Major Roadblock to Peace The Israeli attorney-general has dangerously declared that property in East Jerusalem owned by Palestinians in the West Bank could be confiscated by the Israeli state. Palestine
Syrian Kurdish NGOs Prevent Recruitment of Youth Soldiers NGOs fight to keep impoverished Syrian Kurdish youth from being militarized by political parties. Syria
Republican Congressman King Opposes US Arms to Syrian Rebels Congressman Peter King of New York discusses US policy toward Syria and the Middle East. Israel
Rouhani's Biopic Surprises Iranian Voters Presidential candidate Hassan Rouhani's 30-minute documentary on state TV has captured voters' attention. Iran
Gaza Factions Denounce Hamdallah Appointment Hamas and Islamic Jihad have criticized Rami Hamdallah's appointment as the new Palestinian prime minister, while leftist groups have vowed to boycott the new cabinet. Palestine
