Congress Not Won Over By Rouhani Victory in Iran Congress wants to press ahead with sanctions on Iran but the White House may go slow if Iran improves cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency. Iran
Turkey's Military and the Protests In Gezi Park The Turkish government is haunted by coup fears in its handling of the massive protests. Turkey
Israel's Liberman: 'No Chance' For Deal With Palestinians Former Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman rejects demands for settlement-construction freeze and prisoner releases as preconditions for negotiation. Palestine
Shimon Peres, Israeli Prototype At 90, Israeli President Shimon Peres can teach the young generation a thing or two about dreams, looking one step ahead. Israel
Rethinking Hezbollah's Role in Syria Lebanese leaders consider the consequences of Hezbollah's intervention in Syria, including the potential for chaos in Arsal and the Bekaa. Lebanon
Iraq Moves Troops To Syrian Border As attacks and casualties continue to increase, Iraqi authorities have sent troops to the border with Syria in an effort to slow the flow of jihadist fighters, Iraq
The Rouhani Surprise The election of Hassan Rouhani as president of Iran has defied analysts and created an opportunity for the West. Iran
Prominent Shiite Clerics Diverge From Iran on 'Islamic' Punishment While Iran continues to enforce Islamic punishment through its legal system, many Shiite clerics remain critical of such practices. Iran
Taksim: Turkey’s Tiananmen? Can Turkey still be a role model of democracy for Arab and Islamic countries? Turkey
Erdogan’s Conspiracy Theories Contain a Paradox Erdogan is confronting the very international forces that have helped him to consolidate his rule and expand Turkey’s reach across the region. Turkey
Most Turks Do Not Support Erdogan's Syria Policy According to a recent poll, only 27.4% of Turks support their prime minister's Syria policies. Syria
Fewer Iranian Religious Tourists Are Visiting Iraq's Holy Places Economic and security concerns have led to a marked decrease in the number of Iranians visiting Iraq as religious tourists. Iraq
Hezbollah’s Youth Strategy Since its founding, Hezbollah has witnessed significant changes in its political and military structure, culminating in a new, educated generation willing to fight for the party’s cause. Lebanon
Morocco in Political Deadlock After Ruling Coalition Collapses Moroccan party Istiqlal has withdrawn from the government over a dispute with the Islamist Justice and Development Party. Originals
No Improvement in Sight For Hamas, Hezbollah Ties Hamas and Hezbollah are continuing on divergent paths concerning Syria, and the relationship will remain strained for the foreseeable future. Palestine
Rouhani Should Recast Relations in the Levant Iranian President-elect Hassan Rouhani has an opportunity to chart a new course for the region. Regional
