Yemeni artists commemorate victims of suicide attacks The Yemeni government has been silent in response to recent deadly suicide attacks, prompting artists to launch a campaign to mourn the dead. By Sama'a Al-Hamdani
Congress threatens showdown over military aid to Egypt Lawmakers in both the Senate and House warn against military aid to Egypt. By Julian Pecquet
'Gatekeeper' experts key to nuclear deal with Iran US government and congressional leaders will weigh the verdict of a handful of nuclear experts about the merits of a comprehensive nuclear deal with Iran. By Barbara Slavin
Egypt’s old regime backs Sisi for now The endgame for the followers of former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak, however, is the end of military rule. By Mahmoud Salem
Journalists concerned over Qatar's revised cybercrime law A revision of Qatar's cybercrime law may cause issues for journalists. By Matt J. Duffy
Minister's Temple Mount visits provoke Palestinians The provocations of Housing Minister Uri Ariel force his party chairman Naftali Bennett and other members of the coalition to veer to the right, dragging Prime Minister Netanyahu with them. By Mazal Mualem In Tel Aviv, reporting on politics
Israel's opportunity in Syria Israel has an opportunity to pursue both humanitarian and strategic objectives in Syria, and to support the Arab Peace Initiative. By Akiva Eldar
Nazareth election beginning of end for Israel's Communist Party The election loss in Nazareth could be the final blow for the Israeli Communist Party, a longtime major political force for Palestinian citizens in Israel. By Daoud Kuttab In Amman, reporting on Palestinian politics
Iraqi Kurds fear fallout from Erdogan-Gulen conflict Some Iraqi Kurds are worried that the potential fall of Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan might result in a reversal of good relations between Erbil and Ankara. By Wladimir van Wilgenburg (Iraq Pulse)
'View from Inside' highlights 49 Arab artists FotoFest International kicked off its 2014 Biennial in Houston on March 15, showcasing the works of 49 contemporary Arab artists and photographers. By Miriam Wakim
Jordanians fear 'Jordan option' for Palestine A recent Jordanian delegation to Beirut raised concerns about the erosion of Jordanian identity. By Jean Aziz (Lebanon Pulse)
Hamas budget shows another tough year ahead for Gaza The Hamas government budget for 2014 is full of ambitious targets that most likely will not be met because of the current crisis and blockade. By Omar Shaban
Bahrain’s children in conflict The involvement of children in Bahrain’s opposition unrest has set off a firestorm of debate about the politicization of the next generation. By Elizabeth Dickinson
Anti-Israel anger rising in Jordan after judge's killing Protests in Jordan against Israel’s killing of a Palestinian-Jordanian judge have reached unprecedented levels, giving Amman the chance to readdress discrepancies in its treaty with Israel. By Neven Bondokji
Iran, Qatar recast regional 'resistance' alliance The dispute between Saudi Arabia and Qatar is playing out within the context of Iran’s improved ties with Doha, Qatar’s rethink of its Syria policy and Tehran’s initiatives to expand its influence with Palestinian factions. By Ali Hashem In Doha, reporting on Iran, regional politics, conflict
Will Erdogan apologize to Turkey's Shiites? Turkey’s high political tensions finally engulfed the Turkish Shiites (Jaafaris) who are furious with Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan for calling Shiites “liars, slanderers and hate mongers.” By Fehim Tastekin In Paris, reporting on Turkish politics