Egypt, Sudan rhetoric escalates over disputed region Egypt and Sudan have traded fiery statements over the disputed border region of the Halayeb-Shalateen Triangle. Egypt
New Israeli conditions stall peace process Israel's status as an occupying power in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, and its imposition of new conditions for peace, are further entangling negotiations with the Palestinians. Palestine
Anbar province headed toward isolation As fighting continues in western Iraq's Anbar province, some warn that continued fighting will isolate the province from the rest of the country in the upcoming elections. Iraq
Hamas sees Dahlan as bridge to Egypt Former arch rivals Hamas and Mohammed Dahlan have found common ground in that they both oppose President Mahmoud Abbas. Palestine
Gul proposes Turkey-Iran cooperation in Syria Turkish President Abdullah Gul is distancing himself from the political culture and foreign policy of Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu. Turkey
Kemal Dervis: 'Crisis in Turkey is primarily political' In an exclusive interview with Al-Monitor, Turkey’s former Minister of Economic Affairs Kemal Dervis asserts, “The perception of the independence of the Central Bank has been shaken.” Turkey
Lebanon fights back against terrorists Despite the ongoing terrorist attacks in Lebanon, the country’s authorities have made significant arrests in their war against terror. Lebanon
Jews could be welcomed in future Palestinian state Jews could be welcome in a future Palestinian state, but this is a separate matter from accepting Israeli settlements. Palestine
What to watch in Sisi’s run for president of Egypt Field Marshal Abdel Fattah al-Sisi could face a challenging transition from military man to candidate. Egypt
The Syria disconnect in US terrorism policy The US national intelligence director, James Clapper, foresees a rise in "political uncertainty and violence" in the Middle East in 2014. Syria
US negotiator hears, amid skepticism, Senate support for diplomacy with Iran While congress remains skeptical of talks with Iran, many in the senate agree a peacefully negotiated agreement over the Islamic Republic's nuclear program would be the best outcome and robust diplomacy should be attempted. Originals
Suicide attack targets Shiite town in Lebanon On Feb. 1, a suicide attack targeted the Shiite-majority town of Hermel in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley, the fifth suicide attack against Shiite areas in less than three months. Lebanon
Turkey, Iran seek workaround on Syria Ankara and Tehran are attempting to normalize a relationship put off track by Syria. Turkey
Sochi Olympics give boost to Circassian identity in Turkey Turkish Circassian activists are opposing the Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia because of Russia's historical maltreatment of Circassians. Turkey
Syrian opposition cites 'momentum' after Geneva talks Representatives of the Syrian National Coalition concluded the Geneva II peace talks in a "positive spirit," although there are still questions about the group’s influence with armed groups and the opposition inside Syria. Syria
Shin Bet report: terror increase originating from West Bank The 2013 Shin Bet report indicates a rise in terror activities originating in the West Bank, attributed partly to the resignation of Prime Minister Salam Fayyad and the weakening of Fatah security mechanisms. Palestine
