Hamdallah's Role Lacked Legitimacy The resignation of Palestinian Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah has exposed the lack of legitimacy of a prime minister not appointed through a democratic process. Palestine
The Pakistani Test Of the Israel-India Partnership The recent controversy over potential Israeli arms sales to Pakistan is unlikely to undermine the Israel-India partnership. Israel
Sinai Tribes Reject Morsi’s Call To Surrender Weapons Sinai tribes refuse Morsi's call to surrender weapons before longstanding community issues are resolved. Egypt
What Are Rouhani’s Critics Afraid of? Attacks on Hassan Rouhani since his election seem inspired less by outrage at his record than by fear that the United States and Iran will achieve some accommodation in nuclear talks. Iran
Syria in 'Free Fall' Edward Dark describes the despair in both Aleppo and a Syrian prison; Syria is in “free fall,” according to the chairman of the UN Commission of Inquiry on Syria. Israel
Erdogan Unifying His Opposition Turkish Prime Minster Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s best option is democratization. Turkey
Geneva II: A Chance to End Syria’s Tragedy There is hope that the Geneva II conference can help stem Syria's bloodshed. Lebanon
Turkey’s Democratic Growing Pains The Gezi Park protests may in the end serve to strengthen Turkish democracy. Turkey
The New Era of Israeli-Arab Nazareth The youth of Nazareth, the largest Arab city in Israel, are determined to integrate into Israeli society, but only as equals among equals. Israel
Rouhani Win Could Reduce Iran-Saudi Tensions While Iran's President-elect Hassan Rouhani has said that improving relations with Saudi Arabia will be among his top priorities, no one should expect their mutual hostility to end completely. Saudi Arabia
Israel Tries to Game Rouhani Hassan Rouhani's victory in the Iranian presidential elections caught Israel and the West by surprise. Israel
Israeli Right Takes On Two-State Solution Some young Israeli right-wing politicians have mastered public discourse against the two-state solution, suggesting even annexation and citizenship for the West Bank's Palestinians. Palestine
Israelis Set Table to Talk Peace Col. (Res.) Shaul Arieli recounts his first-of-its-kind initiative of opening simultaneous discussion tables throughout Israel, for people to talk about peace. Palestine
Turkey’s Declining Image Alarms Gul President Abdullah Gul worries about the costs for Turkey of toeing the line that the protests are part of a “grand international and domestic conspiracy.” Turkey
Iraq to Receive Russian Military Helicopters The Iraqi government is expanding its armed forces. Iraq
Gaza Students Prepare for Finals Without Electricity High schools students in Gaza are struggling to study for their finals exams due to continued electricity outages and sweltering heat. Palestine
