Gazans want electricity, not Hamas military parades Hamas' show of force on the streets of Gaza is not resonating with a population enduring a severe electricity and economic crisis. Palestine
Senate holds off on new Iran sanctions US President Barack Obama’s meeting with congressional leaders offers a reprieve from the Senate moving ahead with sanctions legislation on Iran, at least until December. Iran
Young Egyptians reclaim Tahrir Square, trash monument Young Egyptian revolutionaries express their frustration with Egypt’s past and present rulers. Egypt
Egypt marks another grim anniversary under military rule Egyptian activists lament the lack of progress since the clashes of November 2011. Egypt
Iran Embassy bombing: Repeat of Iraqi model in Lebanon? The suicide bombing targeting the Iranian Embassy in Beirut on Nov. 19 shows that al-Qaeda has established both tactical and ideological cells in Lebanon. Lebanon
Lebanon enters 'third stage' of suicide bombings Tuesday’s suicide attack on the Iranian Embassy in Beirut represents a new stage of violence in Lebanon, with Lebanese citizens targeting their compatriots at home. Israel
Subdued Ashoura in Iran's holy city of Mashhad This year there appeared to be a more subdued Ashoura to commemorate Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, in Iran's holy city of Mashhad. Iran
Israel, Egypt, Gulf fear US betrayal Israel has become part of an unexpected alliance with the Gulf countries, Egypt and Jordan, all disappointed by the US administration's lack of Middle East understanding. Egypt
An atmosphere of peace, not of farewell Kurdistan Region of Iraq President Massoud Barzani joined Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan in a historic visit to Diyarbakir. Iraq
Turkey’s Alevi question The government of Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan is seeking to heal old wounds with Turkey’s Alevi community, while stepping back from sectarian regional policies. Iraq
Kurds divided over Syrian autonomy The Democratic Union Party (PYD) is proceeding with its plans for a transitional government in the Kurdistan region of western Syria, despite the opposition of the Kurdish National Council and Iraqi Kurdistan President Massoud Barzani. Iraq
Iran’s Twitter offensive Iran's Twitter blitz is designed to create the conditions for a nuclear deal with Iran. Israel
Libya slips into chaos Western governments have underestimated Libya's instability, according to the minister in the United Kingdom's Foreign Commonwealth Office responsible for the region. Libya
Netanyahu's coalition stable but paralyzed With personal aspirations and sectorial interests keeping Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition together, no socioeconomic or diplomatic reform is on the horizon. Israel
Fixing Gaza's electricity crisis Poor management and dubious contracts by the Palestinian Authority and Hamas are making an electricity crisis in Gaza worse. Palestine
Carrying weapons is new norm for Iraqi youths Amid the devastating violence that has plagued Iraq for the past 10 years, Iraqi youths are increasingly carrying knives and other light weapons. Iraq
