Iraq-Saudi ties need strategic context While Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki has accused Saudi Arabia of supporting terrorist groups, Baghdad should instead work on establishing effective channels of communication to cooperate in anti-terror efforts. Saudi Arabia
Turkish opposition leader says Erdogan wants war with Syria Turkey’s main opposition leader, Kemal Kilicdaroglu of the Republican People’s Party, says that the Turkish prime minister is bent on provoking war with Syria to divert attention from government corruption. Turkey
Syrian Kurds, rebels find common enemy in ISIS Bitter enemies less than a year ago, the Kurdish Democratic Union Party and the Free Syrian Army are cooperating to fight the extremist Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham. Syria
Sisi submits his candidacy to 'will of the people' The Egyptian defense minister steps down to run for president. Egypt
Sisi runs for president in Nasser’s shadow Is Abdel Fattah al-Sisi as “Nasserist” as “Nasserists” wish? Egypt
Senate panel takes administration to task over Syria Senators of both parties aggressively confronted State Department officials who hinted at an expanded military role in Syria. Syria
Women can play larger role in Iranian economy Structural reforms to facilitate entrepreneurship by Iranian women would be a boost for Iran’s economic growth. Iran
Davutoglu defends Syria policy Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu says those who consider Turkey’s downing of a Syrian jet an election ploy are "evil-minded." Syria
Egypt considers referring Renaissance Dam file to The Hague Egypt’s Specialized National Councils have filed a report to the Egyptian presidency about referring the case of the Ethiopian Renaissance Dam dispute to international organizations, since the negotiations between Egypt and Ethiopia have reached a deadlock. Egypt
Netanyahu, Danon battle for future of Likud In an interview with Al-Monitor, Likud Central Committee Chairman Danny Danon challenges Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu openly, orchestrating internal changes within the party to strengthen the settlers' wing. Palestine
The illusion of complacency in Israeli-Palestinian peace talks The only one who seems in a hurry is US Secretary of State John Kerry. Palestine
ISIS shifts tactics in Fallujah Local fighters in Fallujah opting for reconciliation with the Iraqi government may have forced the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) to change strategy. Iraq
Egypt seeks extradition of Brotherhood members Egypt is expanding security cooperation with Arab states to hand over Muslim Brotherhood officials, including those exiled in Doha. Gulf
The incitement paradox While Israel complains about Palestinian incitement, the political class pays tribute to IDF warrior Meir Har-Zion, omitting mention of his responsibility for the death of four Bedouin youths in 1955. Palestine
Gaza patients suffer as Egypt keeps Rafah crossing closed A sick Gaza toddler died in his parents' arms while waiting for the Rafah crossing to open to get specialized medical treatment abroad. Palestine
Iranian analyst: Engagement decided before elections Iranian political analyst Amir Mohebbian said that Iran's top leadership had decided to engage with the international community before the 2013 presidential elections and needed someone with Hassan Rouhani's experience to do so. Iran
