American University Graduates Students From Across Iraq The American University of Iraq in Sulaimaniyah brings together Iraq’s various religious and ethnic groups, providing education away from the country's sectarian divide. Iraq
Tunisia's Ruling Ennahda Confronts an Islamist Rival Exploring the conflict within the Islamist constituency in Tunisia between Ennahda and the Salafists — and why it was inevitable. Lebanon
Assad Toys With Erdogan Over Riots Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan is losing the high ground in his response to protests. Syria
Gaza Youth Flee Harsh Life To Israel Sneaking into Israel is becoming a more attractive option for Gaza’s unemployed youth as living conditions in the besieged enclave continue to deteriorate. Palestine
Iraqi Kurds Criticize Growing Turkish Influence The KRG’s drive for autonomy and stability via Turkey is revealing the gaps between Kurdish economic and political aims and between KRG elites and local populations. Iraq
Black Friday: A Turning Point In Turkey’s History? May 31, 2013, may become one of those turning points for Turkey. Turkey
Erdogan Blames Foreign HandIn Protests Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused foreign intelligence services of being behind the street demonstrations in Turkey. Turkey
The Fight Over Israel's Natural Gas Despite what tycoons and the government might want, Israelis seek a just division of future revenues from natural gas reserves. Israel
From Tahrir to Taksim The awakening of the silent majority in Istanbul might signal to Israelis that not all of the Turkish people support the policies of Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Israel
Hamdallah’s Complicated Job As Palestinian Prime Minister An Najah University President Rami Hamdallah may find that he is a placeholder in an ultimately thankless job. Palestine
Palestinians Not Counting On Kerry's $4 Billion The Palestinian leadership insists on negotiations based on the 1967 borders. Palestine
Egypt’s Supreme Court Rules Against Shura Council Egypt’s Supreme Constitutional Court declares the Shura Council and Constituent Assembly unconstitutional. Egypt
Iranian Candidates Vie For 'Party of the Wind' Presidential candidates are jockeying for position among Iran’s political factions and for the unpredictable swing vote. Iran
Gunmen Attack Convoy Of Syrian Cargo Trucks in Iraq Al-Qaeda in Iraq may be behind an attack on four cargo trucks carrying highly flammable material from Iraq to Syria on June 2. Iraq
Israeli Settlers Escalate Violence Against Palestinians Settler violence against Palestinians, including reprisal attacks, has risen in the aftermath of the stabbing death of an Israeli settler. Palestine
