What does the future hold for Abdullah Gul? Having been sidelined from the newly elected President Erdogan’s inner circle, Gul is resentful today, but may make a political comeback in the near future, depending on the performance of the Erdogan-Davutoglu team. Turkey
IS threatens Iraq's minority Shabak community Iraq's Shabak minority is in danger, targeted by the Islamic State. Iraq
Islamic State inciting Arab-Kurdish divide in Iraq Reports of Ninevah province Arabs fighting with the Islamic State are contributing to anti-Arab sentiments among Iraqi Kurds. Syria
Is Davutoglu facing a 'mission impossible'? The ambitious Ahmet Davutoglu may find it difficult to become President-elect Recep Tayyip Erdogan's “puppet” in his new role as Turkey's prime minister. Turkey
Israel-Palestine, a binational state in the making A formula for a binational state is de facto being implemented as undeclared policy by Israel, and the Palestinians are preparing for a binational state process. Palestine
Iran's foreign minister offered work on Arak, not Iraq, for lifting sanctions A poor transcription of an interview with Iran's foreign minister has created the impression that Iran offered help on Iraq, instead of Arak, for the lifting of sanctions. Originals
Bibi faces challengers for prime minister position A fresh change in Israeli politics emerges through five potential prime ministers, proposing challenging visions to the Israeli public, and some already campaigning by their growing criticism on the Gaza war and its handling by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Israel
Davutoglu slated to be next prime minister of Turkey President-elect Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu as his successor, both as chairman of the Justice and Development Party (AKP) and as prime minister. Turkey
In shadow of war, Israel starts to return to normal The fraught mood that characterized Israeli society since the abduction of the three teens and throughout this war seems to be dying down, with Jews returning to the Arab towns and social media interactions becoming more moderate again. Israel
KRG, PKK make unlikely allies as they battle IS together Often contentious Kurdish factions in Syria and Iraq are setting aside their differences to unite in fighting the Islamic State. Iraq
Provocations in Turkey as Kurdish peace process gets serious Turkey’s peace process with the Kurds faces a major test amid explosive incidents apparently aimed at shaking the determination of both the government and the Kurdish side. Turkey
Sales of Israeli goods in West Bank down 50% due to boycott Palestinian businesses are seeing a spike in activity as locals are increasingly searching for Palestinian alternatives to Israeli products. Palestine
Gazans dread return of war The streets of Gaza are empty once again as locals prepare for further Israeli bombardment. Palestine
Iran parliament attempts to thwart Ahmadinejad's comeback Concerns about former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's return to office has made Iran's parliament publish a list of violations committed by his administration. Originals
Will there be a showdown between Gul and Erdogan? At their farewell reception, the wife of outgoing President Abdullah Gul denounced Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s close associates, signaling a possible Gul versus Erdogan clash. Turkey
When will the US, Europe wake up to the threat of radical Islam? With the murder of James Foley the West starts understanding the danger of radical Islam, internalized already by Israel, Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and even by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. Palestine
