Jailed cartoons of Turkey Creative cartoonists in Turkey employ different forms of graphic protest to deftly criticize Erdogan and his policies. Turkey
Netanyahu's 10 lessons to be learned on Iran There are 10 reasons for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to abandon his fight over the deal with Iran and concentrate his efforts to restore relations with the Obama administration. Palestine
Egypt government to review Morsi pardons The Egyptian government has announced that it will review the pardons issued by ousted President Mohammed Morsi in October 2012, with some calling this an unconstitutional step. Egypt
Iraqi Shiites between secularism, sectarianism At a crucial time ahead of elections, Iraq’s Shiites find themselves at a crossroads, choosing between a more secular society or a religiously based path. Iraq
Iraqi officials offer excuses, not apologies Amid the deteriorating security situation in Iraq over the past few years, officials have been hesitant to apologize or admit to mistakes, and instead resort to scapegoats and ready excuses. Iraq
Tamarod founder says Egypt’s new constitution limits military In an exclusive interview with Al-Monitor, founder of the Egyptian Tamarod Movement Mahmoud Badr stresses that despite claims to the contrary, the new constitution further limits the army’s purview. Egypt
Re-emergence of the Yemeni left Once a central fixture of Yemen’s political scene, the country’s leftist movement has been absent from the scene for the past two decades, but may be making a comeback. Yemen
Iran deal expected to slow Palestinian-Israeli talks The breakthrough in Iran's nuclear talks may prompt Israel to drag its feet in its own US-sponsored talks with the Palestinians. Palestine
Iran wary of Iraqi plans to increase oil exports Though its own exports are limited by international sanctions, Iran has criticized Iraq’s intentions to fill the market gap by increasing its own oil exports. Iraq
The deal with Iran, and what comes next The agreement with Iran opens up new possibilities for both the United States and Russia in the Middle East. Turkey
Let's talk about sex in Egypt A video by young Egyptians about sexual repression has gone viral via social media. Egypt
Aleppo braces for major regime offensive The Syrian regime's successful takeover of the strategic town of Sfireh, south of Aleppo, has rebels worried that their gains in Aleppo will soon be reversed. Syria
Halfhearted welcome for the 'Voice of Kurdistan' Iconic Kurdish singer Sivan Perwer returns to Turkey after 37 years in exile, but is not warmly embraced by the people who grew up with his music. Turkey
'Rouhani moment' in announcing nuclear deal in Iran Iranian President Hassan Rouhani lauds the Iranian people for support of their “initial steps” in securing a first-step nuclear agreement. Iran
Egypt declares Turkish ambassador persona non grata The break in Egypt-Turkey ties is another sign of the failed policies of Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Egypt
The Davutoglu charm offensive Despite some new messages from Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu, a "reset" of Turkey’s foreign policy seems a stretch. Egypt
