Syria’s Prime Minister Expects Elections in 2014 An exclusive interview with Syrian Prime Minister Wael al-Halki. Syria
Why Egyptians Don’t Like America US popularity is sinking to new lows after the June 30 demonstrations that led to the ouster of Mohammed Morsi. Egypt
Rouhani's US-Educated Chief of Staff Knows East and West Hassan Rouhani's chief of staff is a US-educated technocrat who is close to Iran's religious and merchant classes. Iran
Knesset Member: Netanyahu Ready For Agreement With Palestinians Israeli Knesset member Tzachi Hanegbi claims that Israel is ready for concessions with the Palestinians, enabling the government to deal with its real threat, Iran. Israel
Border Clashes Confront Turkey With 'Afghanistan of the Levant' Clashes adjacent to Turkey's border with Syria have the potential of causing a lot of headache for Turkey, not only for their security implications but also for the international image of Turkey and the country's relations with allies, primarily the United States. Syria
Russia Considers Saudi Angle in Syria The visit of Bandar bin Sultan, director-general of Saudi Arabia's intelligence agency, to Moscow last month was all about Syria. Turkey
FC Barcelona Teaches Lesson of Coexistence The legendary FC Barcelona soccer team enthused the West Bank and Israel during its peace tour on Aug. 3-4. Egypt
How Iraqis Assess Egypt's Coup Iraqis who view the Middle East’s developments from a purely sectarian perspective would do well to reconsider that approach as regional events play out. Iraq
Turkey at Post-Kemalist Crossroads Turkey is going through a post-Kemalist transition with problems and habits of the former region still prevailing. Turkey
What to Wear in Tehran: The Evolution of Islamic Chic The once-drab Iranian hijab has blossomed into colorful and figure-hugging styles that satisfy the letter if not the spirit of Islamic law. Turkey
Iraqi Government Suppresses Baghdad Demonstrations The Iraqi government exercises its power to allow and reject popular demonstrations at will. Iraq
Murder, Menace Stalk Istanbul's LGBT Community A transgender woman was recently strangled to death in her house, leading the LGBT community in Istanbul to push harder than ever for hate-crime legislation. Turkey
Egyptian Unrest Rattles Rafah Palestinians Regular clashes between the Egyptian army and militants on Gaza's border are terrifying Palestinian residents in Rafah. Palestine
Retired Israeli Diplomat Warns Of Deteriorating Ties With EU Retired Israeli Ambassador Yaakov Levy has sharply criticized Israel’s policy on Europe, a warning to Jerusalem that it had better examine its actions. Israel
Recent Attacks Portend Danger For Lebanon The Lebanese are divided about the Syrian crisis, but recent rocket and other attacks suggest the country might already be entrenched in its neighbor’s civil war. Lebanon
Seized Documents Suggest Fatah Plotted to Frame Hamas in Egypt Hamas has leaked internal Fatah documents it says proves that its rival was trying to frame it in Egypt's political crisis. Palestine
