Tunisia leads way three years into Arab Spring As the third anniversary of the Arab Spring draws close, it's time to examine Tunisia's political evolution as a study in reconciliation. Tunisia
Zarif’s regional tour all about Syria While in Lebanon, Iran’s foreign minister might be exploring a back channel to an easing of tensions with Saudi Arabia in the formation of a new Lebanese government. Iraq
Yemeni women marginalized even in death Yemeni officials have prevented the body of a woman killed during the Dec. 5 attack against a Defense Ministry hospital in Sanaa from being buried in the official martyrs’ cemetery. Yemen
The new pulse of Geneva II The trend in the Geneva II process shifts to cooperation on humanitarian and counterterrorism issues; Erdogan under fire in Turkey. Saudi Arabia
Conservative Motahari presses for release of Green Movement leaders Conservative Parliament member Ali Motahari continues to defy criticism and threats of judiciary action to ask for the release of Green Movement leaders and other political prisoners stemming from the 2009 elections. Iran
Erdogan backtracks on failed policies The political and economic forecast for Turkey in 2014 is uncertain and bleak. Turkey
Will Turkish corruption scandal lead to return of military to politics? The Turkish military is showing signs of dissatisfaction with the government’s response to the corruption scandal. Turkey
Can Rouhani reverse Iran’s brain drain? The Iranian government must reconcile with the Iranian diaspora for sustainable economic progress. Iran
Egypt votes on constitution while ghosts of the past battle The Muslim Brotherhood will oppose the new constitution to show it still has influence. Egypt
Lebanese cleric offers moderate vision in 'Shiite Charter' Moderate Shiite leaders from the region will soon issue a statement about a new vision of moderation. Iraq
For Russia, terrorism priority at Syria conference US-Russian cooperation will be key to success at Geneva II. Gulf
Turks quietly find love online While official statistics suggest that very few Turks are finding their partners on the Internet, dating website figures tell another story. Turkey
As Assad lingers, Turkey focuses on ISIS Despite its predictions and aspirations, Turkey has lost what grip it had on many of today's political and military conflicts, to the amusement and satisfaction of many in the region. Syria
Slow but steady escalation between Gaza, Israel The growing economic crisis in the Gaza Strip and frustration over Hamas' rule play into the hands of small jihadist terror organizations, which fire at Israel and destabilize the status quo. Palestine
Nationalist themes co-opt Iraqi music, again Saddam Hussein took over Iraq’s cultural institutions to produce war propaganda songs, and a similar pattern is appearing today. Iraq
No Palestinian tears for Sharon Palestinians will not be mourning the loss of Israeli strongman Ariel Sharon, whom they remember as the "Butcher of Beirut." Palestine
