Remember Iran's Green Movement? President Hassan Rouhani will not open a new battlefront against hard-liners in pushing for the release of Mehdi Karroubi and Mir Hussein Mousavi while the nuclear negotiations are taking place. Iran
US, Russia share common threat of 'new extremism' The US, the EU and Russia, whatever their differences over Ukraine and Crimea, should give priority to battling the rise of Islamic extremism. Russia
Former US negotiator proposes ways to reach Iran nuclear deal Former State Department Special Advisor for Nonproliferation and Arms Control Robert Einhorn has written that a comprehensive agreement on Iran's nuclear program can be reached if the P5+1 agrees on Iran's practical need for enrichment. Originals
Turkish opposition party will challenge Ankara vote CHP Ankara Mayoral Candidate Mansur Yavas asks for a recount, declares himself the winner, as the ruling Justice and Development Party showing emboldens Prime Minister Erdogan. Turkey
Jerusalem’s water crisis Because Israeli authorities are neglecting East Jerusalem residents by failing to ensure a constant water supply, both Israelis and Palestinians have to cooperate on water management as a pollution catastrophe nears. Palestine
Netanyahu weighs collapse of peace talks Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu must manage a right-wing coalition that has no interest in a release of Palestinian prisoners to keep the peace talks going. Palestine
Online company offers discreet condoms to Lebanon Yalla Condoms is selling contraceptives and other products over the Internet, saving its customers embarrassing trips to the drugstore in progressive Lebanon, where sexual taboos still linger. Lebanon
Palestinians want real change for peace talks to proceed With 50 Palestinians having been killed since the start of peace talks, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas needs more than token gestures to win public support for the talks. Palestine
Hamas, Jordan probe possibility of better ties Cut off from Egypt, Hamas hopes improved ties with Jordan will help it emerge from isolation. Palestine
Egypt tries to woo South Sudan in Nile water dispute Egypt is seeking to develop ties with South Sudan as its relations with Ethiopia and Sudan deteriorate over the distribution of Nile water. Egypt
Jordan's Muslim Brotherhood maintains grassroots support The Muslim Brotherhood has sustained its popularity in Jordan, where it continues to win elections in major professional and student unions. Jordan
Erdogan: political enemies will 'pay the price' Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who saw the polls as a means of vindicating himself from corruption accusations, appears to be declaring war on the Gulen movement. Turkey
Election results unlikely to decrease polarization in Turkey As Turkey counts the votes in the March 30 municipal elections, political volatility is likely to continue. Turkey
Why Turkey’s elections may not matter Today’s election may have less of an effect in Turkey than many think, as electoral upsets have been relatively rare and their consequences limited. Turkey
Iran and Israel pursue cold peace in Gaza Tehran and Tel Aviv may share an interest in stability in Gaza. Palestine
Russia considers natural gas expansion in North Africa, Near East Russia sees potential for LNG expansion in the Middle East. United Arab Emirates
