Turkmen caught between Turkey and Iraqi Kurdistan Iraqi Turkmen are getting pressure from the Turkish government to work more closely with the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) of Iraq. Iraq
Laws fail to stop violence against women in Turkey While International Women’s Day on March 8 approaches, Turkish activists are drawing attention to the continuing crisis of violence against women. Turkey
Gaza Salafists pledge allegiance to ISIS Al-Qaeda's decision to cut ties with the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) continues to polarize the global jihadist network, with Gaza's Salafists siding with the latter. Palestine
Nasrallah talks Palestine after bombings in Lebanon Following reports that Palestinian nationals have been involved in planning and carrying out recent suicide attacks in Lebanon, there are concerns that it could lead to a division between Palestinian and Lebanese factions involved in the resistance against Israel. Palestine
Barrel bombings cause mass evacuation in east Aleppo An exclusive first hand report on how fearful residents, along with opposition forces, have fled east Aleppo en masse as the Syrian government's barrel bombing campaign shows no sign of relenting. Syria
Gaza border residents live under constant Israeli fire Israeli troops regularly fire on Gaza's border residents, with locals suspecting Israel is trying to reestablish a buffer zone inside the Gaza Strip. Palestine
Knesset member: Netanyahu can't pass an agreement In an interview with Al-Monitor, Knesset member Orit Strock repeats the message she and her associates delivered to US Ambassador Dan Shapiro — that their coalition will block an agreement with the Palestinians. Palestine
The Jordan Option and Al-Aqsa Mosque Jordan is torn between its special role in East Jerusalem and its concerns over the Palestinian impact on Jordanian identity. Palestine
Ukraine’s effect on Russia's Syria policy? Not much While Moscow will be preoccupied with the crisis in Ukraine, its support for a political settlement in Syria will not vary. Syria
Tunisian Islamist leader takes victory lap in Washington Compared to other Arab Spring states, Tunisia looks like a success, but its fragile democracy still faces economic and security challenges, acknowledges Islamist leader Rachid Ghannouchi. Syria
Turkey's tales of the tapes Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan claims innocence over the latest leaked audio recording. Turkey
Iran offers new terms for oil contracts Although international sanctions are still in place pending the outcome of the nuclear talks, Iran is proposing new investment contracts to raise profits and reduce risks to attract international companies to its energy sector. Iran
Israeli sperm donor crisis Contrary to widespread medical procedures designed to help women get pregnant, the sperm donation procedure is controversial among Israeli heterosexual couples, be it for psychological or religious reasons. Israel
Erdogan enraged The corruption probe and alleged phone leaks between Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his advisers raise grave concerns about Turkey’s political direction. Turkey
Egypt's new prime minister faces labor crisis, strikes Egyptian Prime Minister Ibrahim Mehleb risks inflaming unrest if he takes a tough stance on the current public sector strikes. Egypt
Bibi becomes victim of Israel’s radical right Twenty years after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu led the campaign of incitement against the “Oslo criminals,” he has become a victim of the same messianic political movement that he nurtured. Palestine
