Syrian Kurds blame Iran, Turkey for ISIS attacks Syria's main Kurdish force, the Democratic Union Party, says that the ISIS battle with Syrian Kurdish groups is benefiting the Syrian government. Iraq
Turkish 'prohibition' culture explained A political culture that utilizes "bans" more frequently deepens as the government fails to provide political solutions in Turkey. Originals
Fear of war grips Turkish border province In the border province of Hatay, fears mount that Turkey will declare war against Syria after the downing of a Syrian jet. Syria
Turkey a 'political war zone' on eve of elections Turkey's leaders look to Syria as a distraction from the latest domestic political crisis; the US Congress considers new sanctions on Hezbollah; Al-Monitor expands coverage of Russia and the Middle East. Syria
Week ahead: Lawmakers to examine Syria, sanctions A look at the Middle East issues Congress will be addressing next week. Syria
Israel-Palestinian conflict should return to the UN The United States should reassess its unilateral approach to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and return it to UN auspices. Palestine
Talk of assassination plans in Ankara ahead of Sunday election Ankara Mayor Melih Gokcek says there will be assassination attempts in Ankara to stir the election. Turkey
Netanyahu and Abbas are not Begin and Sadat Documents released from Israel's State Archives this week on the Israel-Egypt peace negotiations reveal the commitment of both leaders to achieve such an agreement, unlike current negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians. Palestine
The twilight of Maariv in Israel The Israeli daily Maariv, currently on life support, was once "the most widely read paper in the country." Israel
Is Turkish-Israeli reconciliation back on track? The shifting regional picture may be forcing Israel and Turkey to rebuild ties, but only after Turkey’s elections on March 30. Israel
Olmert soap opera tries Israeli judicial system Charges against former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and a complaint of sexual harassment against Energy and Water Minister Silvan Shalom emphasize the freedom of the Israeli legal system to act. Israel
Hamas takes Israeli threats seriously Hamas is paying close attention to Israel's latest threats of military retaliation and a possible re-invasion of Gaza. Palestine
Zarif defends handling of kidnapped guards via Facebook Iran's foreign minister has defended the administration against growing criticism of not doing enough to secure the release of the five border guards kidnapped in February, one of which has been killed. Iran
Tourism is Lebanon’s biggest missed opportunity A new report highlights the wasted potential of the tourism sector in Lebanon. Lebanon
Foreign journalists accuse Hamas of SMS threats Hamas officials deny they had anything to do with the messages allegedly sent by the party's military wing, the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades. Palestine
British minister opposes arming Syrian rebels In an exclusive interview, the United Kingdom's Minister of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs Hugh Robertson said that further militarization is not the way to end the Syria war. Gulf
