Egyptian school curriculums dictated by ruling powers Throughout the ever-changing dynamic of regimes in power in modern Egypt, the nation’s school curriculum has always been the most ideologically affected. Egypt
Despite rockets, Israel-Hamas confrontation unlikely Despite the potential for renewed violence between Israel and Palestinian factions in the Gaza Strip, Hamas claims it is waiting to be better prepared for a larger future conflict. Palestine
Facebook use among the seminary in Qom Facebook use in Qom seminary poses a potential threat to the traditional status of some religious leaders in Iran. Iran
Basra governor speaks about corruption, security challenges In an interview with Al-Monitor, Basra governor Majid al-Nasrawi spoke about corruption and said the city has hired a British security consulting firm to advise it on contracts. Iraq
Fight within Fatah reveals power struggle A recent altercation between a senior Fatah leader and a member of the Palestinian parliament could signal a widening rift among various Fatah factions. Palestine
Israel's march of folly to the Jordan Valley The Jordan Valley is the key to solving the refugee issue and to building a future Palestinian airport, thus the Israeli bill proposing to annex this region is the de facto end to a peace agreement. Israel
Ahrar movement claims military rule never stopped in Egypt The Ahrar movement claims that none of the goals of Egypt’s January 25 Revolution have been achieved and vows to continue the struggle. Egypt
Saudi labor reform opens new opportunities for economy Recent reforms enacted by the Saudi government aim to crack down on illegal immigrants and curb the use of migrant laborers. Saudi Arabia
Lebanese Shiite cleric calls for building inclusive state In an interview with Al-Monitor, Lebanese Shiite cleric Hani Fahs said that the region must work toward peace, and citizens should work to build inclusive states. Iraq
