Oslo Accords, A Milestone In Rabin's Legacy Despite criticisms of the Oslo Accords, and the victims who have fallen on both sides since their signing 20 years ago, the agreement nonetheless opened the way for today's negotiations. Palestine
How Lucky Is Syria’s President? Bashar al-Assad knows that despite a brutal war, his allies have his back and his opposition is fractured — and also that the end of his regime does not mean the end of the war in Syria. Qatar
Turkish Alevis Refuse 'Sunnification' Shiites and Alevis in Turkey continue to struggle for rights and recognition. Turkey
A Death Provokes Anti-Government Protests in Turkey The Arab Alawite community of Antakya holds the government responsible for the unprecedented tensions in their once peaceful town after Ahmet Atakan’s death on Sept. 9. Turkey
Obama, Putin Acknowledge Limits of Power The Russian initiative concerning Syria gives the international community a little breathing room to effect a realistic resolution to the conflict. Lebanon
The 'Admiral' Heads Iran’s National Security Council Former Defense Minister Ali Shamkhani is the first Iranian of Arab descent appointed to the position of secretary of the Supreme National Security Council. Iran
Israel Will Pay for Obama’s Hesitancy On Syria Israel should expect little in return for its support of US President Obama's policies on Syria. Israel
Israelis Question Obama Response To 'Smoking Gun' in Syria Senior Israelis wonder what it means for US policy toward Iran that US President Barack Obama did not act on a "smoking gun" in Syria. Israel
Russian Initiative Offers Hope Of Breakthrough on Syria War Getting Syria to sign the Chemical Weapons Convention and give up its chemical weapons gives new hope for a surge in US-Russian diplomacy to end the war in Syria. Syria
Putin Wins Big in Syria, With Assist From Obama President Barack Obama's threat to use force against the Syrian chemical arsenal paved the way for the initiative by Russian President Vladimir Putin and maybe a solution. Israel
Rouhani Deals With Ahmadinejad's Economic Legacy The success of Iranian President Hassan Rouhani’s economic reforms will ultimately depend on international sanctions relief. Iran
Turkey's Kurdish Road MapLosing Direction The PKK has suspended its withdrawal of militants from Turkey, casting doubt on the fate of the peace process. Turkey
How Israel Stopped Trafficking in Women Chairman of the Knesset Subcommittee on Trafficking in Women David Tsur explains that Israeli determination and American pressure have led to the virtual eradication of human trafficking in Israel. Israel
Innovation, Entrepreneurs Vital For Regional Economic Growth The Middle East and North Africa have abundant economic potential that can be harnessed through the power of the private sector. Pan Arab
Many Palestinian Women Surrender Inheritance for Marriage Many Palestinian families strip their daughters of their inheritance rights if they wed outside the family. Palestine
Palestinians Frustrated As Israel Stalls Peace Talks Palestinian leaders have made several complaints to the media about the lack of progress in the peace talks with Israel. Palestine