Netanyahu gets bounce from Iranian arms shipment Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's media campaign over the capture of the weapons shipment passed unnoticed by the foreign press, but reinforced his status in Israeli public opinion as "Mr. Security." Israel
Interpol IDs Iranians on MH370, terror link not suspected Two Iranians who used stolen European passports to board the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 are not suspected of links to any terrorist groups. Originals
CIA Director Brennan says Syria army remains resilient In a rare public appearance, John Brennan said the US relationship with Saudi Arabia remains “on strong and solid ground” despite differences over Iran, Syria and Iraq, and denied that the CIA hacked into the computers of Senate investigators. Saudi Arabia
Israel fears it has lost world attention on Iran Israeli defense officials estimate that Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps are behind the weapons vessel captured last week. Palestine
Erdogan government takes on the theater The ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) is struggling to micromanage independent arts as its own scheme of “conservative art” fails. Turkey
Internet, social media a ‘scourge’ for Erdogan The Turkish prime minister’s campaign against the Internet is worrying democracy and free media advocates. Turkey
The three phases of Egypt’s popular protests The trends of Egypt’s crowd politics since Tahrir Square can also be seen in Ukraine, Syria and Libya. Egypt
Iraqi army must combat sectarianism During the ongoing clashes in Anbar, a number of soldiers have engaged in actions that promote ethnic and sectarian tensions, highlighting the need for the government to enact laws to combat such practices. Iraq
Jordan unlikely to follow Saudis on Muslim Brotherhood The tricky balance of power in Jordan may save the local Muslim Brotherhood chapter from a fate similar to that of its counterparts in Egypt and the Gulf. Jordan
Anbar witnesses political divide amid ongoing clashes Military operations in Iraq’s Anbar province continue, but local politicians are divided among themselves while preparing for upcoming parliamentary elections. Iraq
Syrian opposition can learn from Ukraine The Syrian opposition should reassess its strategy in light of Russia's position in both Syria and Ukraine. Syria
Egypt, Libya at odds over border control Libya rejects Egyptian claims that jihadists are sneaking through its border, instead accusing remnants of the Gadhafi regime of causing its instability. Egypt
Russia manages Turkey, Crimean Tatars in Ukraine Russia hopes to assure Turkish neutrality and understanding in dealing with the Crimea Peninsula. Turkey
Vandals attack Catholic church in Gaza A small bomb at Gaza's Catholic church is the latest attack targeting the Palestinian Christian minority in the Hamas-ruled enclave. Palestine
US stays out of Turkish politics Former US ambassadors to Turkey and Turkish analysts in Washington are following Turkish politics with interest, although Turkey is not a priority for US foreign policy given developments in Ukraine and elsewhere. Turkey
Gazans dream of praying at Al-Aqsa Mosque Israel has prevented Gazans from traveling to Jerusalem since 2000, but their strong connection with the Holy City is inspiring new campaigns for change. Palestine