Lebanese Officials Speculate On Israeli Role in Beirut Bombing After the blast that killed more than 20 people in Beirut’s southern suburbs on Aug. 15, several Lebanese politicians have accused Israel of being involved. Israel
Erdogan’s Self-Righteous Blast on Egypt The Turkish prime minister’s remarks on Egypt are geared toward Turkish domestic politics. Egypt
Bloodshed in Egypt Requires US Response The Americans must realize that chaos in Egypt threatens the security of the entire region. Egypt
Israel, West Bank Quiet For Now Amid Region in Flames Israel is surrounding itself with more fences and tightening security measures in anticipation of more violence on its borders as regional unrest continues. Palestine
Turkish-PKK Peace Process Faces Deadlines Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan’s peace process with the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) is complicated by his domestic political agenda. Turkey
Iraqi Kurdish Forces Help Defend Baghdad The increase of terrorist bombings in Baghdad has been a catalyst for more consultation between Iraqi federal and Iraqi Kurdish peshmerga forces. Iraq
Olmert Considers New Israeli Center Party Former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and former Communications Minister Moshe Kahlon are each considering the creation of a new political effort to reclaim Israel's center. Israel
The Price of Egypt’s Integrity The integrity of the Egyptian state may be the price to be paid for "fixing" the Muslim Brotherhood's election. Egypt
Families of Palestinian Spies for Israel Face Stigma in Gaza Families of Palestinians who have been caught spying for Israel suffer discrimination and isolation in their communities. Palestine
Exclusive: Egypt's Massacre, Viewed From Field Hospital A first-hand account of the siege of the Rabia al-Adawiya field hospital by Egyptian security forces on Aug. 14. Egypt
Return of Palestinian Bodies Essential To Peace Process Accompanying peace talks is a vocal call for the return of Arab bodies killed during the Arab-Israeli conflict and withheld by Israel. Palestine
Blast in Beirut Sparks Fears Of 'Iraqization' of Lebanon For the second time in just over a month, a major bomb attack has hit Hezbollah's stronghold in Beirut's southern suburbs. Lebanon
Iraqi Kurdistan’s Silent Revolution The KRG is becoming more, not less, dependent upon Baghdad to finance its social welfare programs through oil rents. Iraq
Al-Qaeda Looks to Build Support Among Iraq's Sunnis In Iraq's highly polarized sectarian climate, al-Qaeda has presented itself as the "defender of the Sunnis" to increase its support and influence. Iraq
Turkish Lessons for Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood Whatever its current mistakes, the success of the AKP — arguably the superstar of global Islamism — lies in the fact that it is less ideological and more pragmatic than its forerunners. Egypt
Erdogan’s Biggest Fear: The 'Concerned' Islamists Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan is still resentful of Gezi protests because he fears losing the support of "concerned" Islamists. Turkey
