Reality Check For Egypt’s Revolution The co-founder of Egypt’s Al Dostor, National Association for Change and El Ghad Parties argues that the new government is on the right path of compromise. Egypt
Gaza Construction Halts As Siege Tightens Gaza's construction unions have pleaded with Europe and the United States to pressure Israel to allow in raw materials after Egypt border closure. Palestine
No Longer 'Sick Man,' Turkey Is Lonely, Tired Just as it was branded as the “sick man of Europe" in the 19th century, Turkey is now called the “lonely man of Middle East,” spelling serious consequences for the entire regional system. Turkey
Hamas Hopes Iran's Rouhani Will Renew Ties The election of moderate Hassan Rouhani in Iran might open the door for repairing ties with Hamas. Palestine
Amid Yemeni Unification Efforts,Houthis Remain Delicate Issue As various Yemeni factions strive to reach a national consensus and achieve progress in the post-revolution period, the separatist Houthi movement in the north remains contentious. Yemen
Labor Knesset Member: Israeli Parliament Becomes Irrelevant Knesset member and Economic Affairs Committee Chairman Avishay Braverman presents a disturbing picture of an enfeebled and sick Knesset, pointing a blaming finger at the current government as a dysfunctional partnership. Israel
Iraqi MP: Maliki, Barzani Close to Solving Oil Dispute Rapport between Baghdad and Erbil seems relatively warm as the two governments continue to settle oil disputes. Iraq
Leader of Hezbollah in Iraq Threatens More Sectarian Violence The leader of Hezbollah in Iraq, Wathiq al-Battat, continues to amp up talk of Shiites exacting revenge against al-Qaeda and Baathists. Iraq
Erdogan's Symbolism Might Spell Trouble With Arabs A series of statements and actions by Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan and AKP members could sound ominous if their symbolism is understood. Turkey
Israel's Former Defense Minister Supports Dermer as Ambassador Former Defense Minister Moshe Arens rejects criticism of Dermer’s appointment as Israel’s ambassador to Washington. Israel
Is the Aoun-Nasrallah Alliance Stagnating? As relations between Lebanon’s Free Patriotic Party, led by Gen. Michel Aoun, and Hezbollah appear to be stagnating, both sides take time to reflect on the rationality of sustaining Lebanon’s first Shiite-Maronite coalition. Lebanon
Hamas Mitigates Fallout After Muslim Brotherhood Defeat Hamas is seeking to assuage fears among its members and supporters that they will suffer the same fate as the Muslim Brotherhood. Palestine
Israel Needs 'Neutral Bunker' Policy In the face of recent turmoil and intense violence in the Middle East, the best choice for Israel is to stay out of the conflicts — or more precisely, be neutral. Israel
Egypt Punishes Gaza During Ramadan Ramadan has lost its holy meaning for thousands of Palestinians suffering due to Egypt's decision to close its border with Gaza. Palestine
Hezbollah Regions Targeted As Syria War Spreads to Lebanon Amid rising sectarian tensions and following Hezbollah’s decision to fight in Syria's civil war, attacks against Hezbollah-controlled regions throughout Lebanon have increased. Lebanon
Israeli Arabs Watch Egypt From Awkward Vantage Egypt's popular revolution is making Israel an oasis of stability in the region, leaving Israeli Arabs torn. Israel
