Can Saudi Withdrawal From Security Council Spark Dialogue? While unfortunate, the withdrawal of Saudi Arabia from the UN Security Council may focus attention on the lack of an Arab voice at the UN. Saudi Arabia
Netanyahu May Push for Early Primaries According to senior party officials, Netanyahu is considering moving the Likud leadership primaries to early 2014, preparing the political ground for concessions to the Palestinians. Israel
Haniyeh Discusses Hamas Ties With Egypt, Iran in Speech Hamas Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh’s speech over the weekend in Gaza omits reference to an imminent confrontation with Israel. Palestine
Saudi Women on the Road Again Saudi women are, as Willie Nelson sings, “on the road again.” Saudi Arabia
Israeli Women Battle for Jerusalem Municipality Elections Israeli women, Orthodox and secular, are engaging in campaigns for the upcoming municipal elections in Jerusalem, against the backdrop of judicial battles of women's exclusion from the public sphere. Palestine
Netanyahu's European Double Standard Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu demands that Europe "be strict, be strong” vis-a-vis Iran and its nuclear project, while his government continues to violate international law in the occupied territories. Palestine
Turkey: The Self-Fulfilling Prophecy Of the Hakan Fidan Story During a 10-day holiday break, a series of Western news reports roiled Turkey's pro-government establishment. Israel
Turkish Intelligence ChiefBoth Iconoclast and Target Hakan Fidan, Turkey’s highly intellectual and pro-West intelligence chief, has drawn a lot of attention and criticism as the architect of the peace process with the PKK. Turkey
IPI to Release Reporters Guide For Palestine-Israel Conflict The International Press Institute is set to publish a guide for reporters on the use of language in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, aimed at addressing sensitivities on both sides. Palestine
Hezbollah Deputy Received in Paris France hosts a Hezbollah deputy just three months after the party was added to the EU terrorist list. Lebanon
In switch, Egypt may join Ethiopia in Nile Dam project In a surprising move, Egypt said that it will consider participating with Ethiopia in the construction of the Renaissance Dam, which it had staunchly opposed. Egypt
Is Saudi Arabia Holding Up The Geneva II Conference on Syria? While Turkey may be shifting its Syria policy in response to domestic and international pressure, Saudi Arabia appears to be digging in to oppose the trend toward a diplomatic solution. Saudi Arabia
Is Libi’s Al-Qaeda Manual A Blueprint for Arab Spring? The famous “Manchester Manual” of captured al-Qaeda operative Abu Anas al-Libi reveals more about jihadist intentions for “apostate” Arab regimes than Western targets. Pan Arab
Khaleeji Cities Are Present, Future As argued by Sultan al-Qassemi, the Gulf cities of Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi deserve to be recognized as the new, 21st century centers of the Arab world. Pan Arab
Iran's 'Cable Guys' Provide Service For Contraband Satellites While technically illegal, satellite dishes in Iran are ubiquitous, creating a niche market for the men who install them. Iran
