Can Sisi end terrorism in Egypt? A political solution is essential but perhaps not sufficient to end terrorism in Egypt any time soon. Egypt
Week ahead: Kerry returns to the Capitol A look at the Middle East issues Congress will be addressing next week. Originals
Idaho senator says window closed for good options in Syria In an interview with Al-Monitor, Senate Foreign Relations member Jim Risch, R-Idaho, worries that the president has "gotten us to the point where America is viewed differently." Syria
Turkey admits Reyhanli was attacked by al-Qaeda Turkey’s Ambassador to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), Tacan Ildem, says the May 11, 2013, Reyhanli attack was carried out by al-Qaeda. Syria
ISIS expands in areas around Baghdad Witnesses report that the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) has been entering cities surrounding Baghdad, raising al-Qaeda flags and leaving before the arrival of security forces. Iraq
US expects drafting of Iran final nuclear deal to begin in May A senior US administration official has stated that the P5+1 and Iran are on course to start drafting a comprehensive deal on Iran's nuclear program in May, but cited Iran will have to make tough choices if a deal is to be reached. Originals
Motahari: no Reformist parliament in 2016 Conservative parliament member Ali Motahhari talks about the 2016 parliamentary elections, the result of the new administration not bringing in conservatives into its cabinet and why conservatives lost the 2013 presidential elections. Iran
Erdogan’s fractured ties to the West Some are speculating that following the victory of the Justice and Development Party in municipal elections, Turkey might seek to build bridges to the West, but this would require a shift in Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s approach. Turkey
Knesset member warns of Arab Spring in West Bank In an interview with Al-Monitor, Kadima Knesset member and former Shin Bet official Israel Hasson warns of Israel's humiliating approach to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and predicts that if negotiations blow up: "The Arab Spring will get to the West Bank.'' Palestine
Palestinians are right to go UN route US aid to the Palestinians represents an ongoing effort to deny them access to the United Nations and thus statehood. Palestine
Kerry's artificial negotiations Secretary of State John Kerry's frustrations on the Middle East should not come as a surprise. Palestine
Hamas celebrates AKP win in Turkish elections Hamas considers Turkey a vital ally and held rallies in celebration of the ruling Justice and Development Party's election victory. Palestine
Syria's moderate rebels still losing ground to extremists The ascendance of Islamic groups among Syria's opposition has clouded prospects for more advanced weapons to be provided to moderate factions. Syria
Bahrain government crackdown hinders dialogue The Bahraini government’s calls for dialogue are hindered by lumping those advocating peaceful change with those who advocate violence. Bahrain
Palestinian radio programs help prisoner morale Palestinian families are communicating over the radio with their imprisoned loved ones languishing in Israeli jails. Palestine
Hezbollah sanctions bill targets central banks The House Foreign Affairs Committee is set to unveil a new sanctions bill targeting the Iran-backed militia Lebanon