Mandela succeeded where Palestinians failed Nelson Mandela has a special place among Palestinians. Palestine
For Iran, nuclear deal is not at expense of regional concerns The Geneva nuclear deal between Iran and the West can provide Iran the opportunity to address regional concerns with its neighbors, particularly Saudi Arabia. Gulf
Egypt reacts to the news of Negm, Mandela, Sisi Egyptian reactions to the deaths of Ahmed Fouad Negm and Nelson Mandela, and the announcement of Abdel Fattah al-Sisi win in TIME's reader poll for "Person of the Year," reflect the complexities of Egypt's political culture. Egypt
Jordan's Daraa problem The battle against Salafists in Daraa, Syria, is becoming a shared interest between Damascus and Amman. Jordan
Economic scorecard for Rouhani's first 100 days The Iranian president may feel under pressure to expand government benefits, but it should stay focused on growth strategies. Iran
Iran and the nuclear agreement: Trust but verify Three senior former diplomats from the United States and Iran write that the interim agreement with Iran can lead to progress not only on the nuclear file but also in Syria, Afghanistan and Iraq. Saudi Arabia
Pioneering woman starts Arab Israeli news site Ghada Zoabi, founder of Bokra, the first daily news site for Israeli Arabs, launches a cooperation project between her e-paper and an Israeli lifestyle online magazine. Israel
New plan for Judaizing the Galilee stirs controversy A new urban plan for villages in the Galilee sparks controversy among Jews and Arabs, in view of the financial resources it allocates to Jewish localities, neglecting Arab villages. Israel
Former Shin Bet chief: Ending internal conflict key for Israel The public debate on the peace process between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Shin Bet Director Yuval Diskin has sharpened a bitter point: The “implications of failing to solve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict are far more existential than the Iranian nuclear issue.” Israel
Mandela's legacy on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict Nelson Mandela opened the way to reconciliation between Israel and South Africa, though true mending of the relationship might depend on ending the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Israel
Mandela's legacy shines on Late South African leader Nelson Mandela will always remain a powerful symbol of liberation and triumph for the countries of the Arab Spring and others. Palestine
Turkey's highest court boosts credibility by watershed ruling A landmark ruling by Turkey's Constitutional Court is causing discomfort within the ruling Justice and Development Party. Turkey
Yemeni political, religious movements divided over nation's future As the National Dialogue Conference works to resolve disputes in Yemen and pave the way for a democratic government, disputes among religious groups as well as with secularists continue. Yemen
Maliki's housing initiative may be part of election strategy Is Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki's "National Initiative for Housing" a means to win votes? Near East
Turkish anarchists turn to Kemalism Turkish youth, whom Ataturk referred to as the guardians of the republic, have turned him into an unlikely anti-establishment symbol, challenging not only Islamists but also the secular opposition. Turkey
Gaza lacks accountability for medical errors A number of recent cases have shown that medical errors, often leading to the patient’s death, have gone without punishment in the Gaza Strip. Palestine
