Some Iranians skeptical US has given up hopes for regime change Recent comments by Iran Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei that the United States would pursue regime change if it could, indicate that the top Iranian leadership will continue to seek guarantees the United States is not after regime change if the two countries are to improve ties. Iran
Palestinian entrepreneur returns to build new city in West Bank Palestinian entrepreneur Bashar al-Masri explains his vision for the West Bank town of Rawabi. Palestine
Saudi Arabia plans to pitch Obama for regime change in Syria Saudi Arabia has recently taken steps to discourage its nationals from joining jihadist forces in Syria, as it plans an appeal to US President Barack Obama to become more engaged in Saudi-backed efforts to overthrow Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Saudi Arabia
Can Europe take over if US fails Israeli-Palestinian negotiations? Israeli extreme-right politicians slandered European Parliament President Martin Schulz for his speech at the Knesset, ignoring European contributions in general and those of Germany in particular to Israel's well-being. Palestine
Iraqi Kurdish government snubs Syrian Kurdish group Iraq's Kurdistan Regional Government refused to receive an official delegation of a Kurdish group that has claimed autonomy in northern Syria. Iraq
Brahimi's apology UN envoy Lakhdar Brahimi's apology to the Syrian people should provide impetus for a solution to the Syrian crisis. Syria
Iran calls for end to foreign support for extremist groups in Syria An Iranian diplomat also notes his country’s active support for chemical disarmament and humanitarian relief corridors in Syria. Syria
Iran’s forgotten prisoners A former prisoner in Iran appeals for human rights not to be forgotten when the nuclear talks start on Feb. 18. Iran
Salafists rally against Valentine's Day in Gaza Salafists in the Gaza Strip have tried to halt Valentine's Day celebrations, condemning them as a forbidden Christian holiday. Palestine
The irony of Valentine’s Day in Turkey Turkish women are still victims of unacceptable levels of violence, and the treatment of women remains a topic of political manipulation. Turkey
Study shows dire consequences if Palestinian Authority collapses The Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research has released a detailed study on the consequences of the fall of the Palestinian Authority. Palestine
Iraq’s politics of posters A proliferation of political posters, especially of Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, as Iraq gears up for elections, brings back memories from Saddam Hussein's era. Iraq
Is Erdogan hindering Turkey's foreign policy reset? Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan seems to be undercutting the efforts of his foreign minister to get Turkey’s Middle East policies back on track. Egypt
Privatization of soccer clubs in Iran While soccer clubs lose money, their social base of support is an attraction to Iran’s government. Iran
Time not right for Turkish-Israeli reconciliation Neither Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan nor Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are ready to do what is necessary to begin to normalize relations. Palestine
Iran diversifies its Palestinian strategy Iran is sending a message to the Palestinian parties, Israel and the region about its role on the Israeli-Palestinian fault line. Palestine
