Gaza employees victims of political maneuvering Gaza government employees have not received salaries in over a year in some cases due to political disputes. Palestine
Turkey finds out one is the loneliest number The regional and global loneliness Ankara dragged itself into with its foreign policy since 2009 is becoming hazardous with the threat from the Islamic State. Iraq
Is NATO membership shackling Turkey? Pro-government Turkish analysts argue that NATO membership has become a shackle on Turkey, hampering the country’s ambitions to become a global actor. Turkey
Alawites find their voice against Assad Alawites in Syria are protesting the rise in fuel prices as criticism of the regime and its policies becomes more common and open. Syria
Slow progress in Saudi-Iranian ties Although Saudi and Iranian officials have cemented talks in recent months, this is not significant enough to alter ties between the two foes. Gulf
Netanyahu's Jerusalem construction a stalling strategy Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is escalating the situation in East Jerusalem by announcing more construction plans that, even if not enacted, assure the stability of his right-wing coalition and head off talks with the Palestinians. Israel
Egypt's beer industry toasts long history Despite the Islamic arguments against alcohol, beer has long been a successful industry in majority-Muslim Egypt. Egypt
Is a women’s college right for you? More women's colleges across the region mean that students should consider their options. Pan Arab
Arab universities chart new course: research and job training How Arab universities are training students to fit the region's emerging needs. Pan Arab
Have you considered an online degree? New offerings make online degrees an option students should consider. Pan Arab
How to finance your education An inside view on how to finance your college education. Culture & Society
Saudi prince blames Obama's Syria policy for IS' rise Saudi Prince Turki Al-Faisal said the Islamic State wouldn't be a threat if the United States had armed Syrian rebels. Saudi Arabia
Israel, Poland remember but also rebuild Israeli President Reuven Rivlin took part in the inauguration of a new museum in Warsaw dedicated to 1,000 years of Jewish history, which reflects Poland's desire not only to remember the Holocaust but also to rebuild relations with Israel. Israel
Erdogan plays 'Arab card' in Kobani Bent on not leaving Kobani to the Kurds, Turkish President Erdogan starts a debate on the city’s name, ready to give credence even to Arabization policies of the Syrian regime. Turkey
Erdogan confronts allies, rivals alike over Syria Foreign policy experts say Erdogan may dream of leading the Sunni world but Ankara has painted itself into a corner by insisting on misguided policies. Syria
Kafr Qasim still waiting for Israeli apology Though Israeli President Reuven Rivlin has acknowledged the 1956 massacre there, many residents of Kafr Qasim will not be satisfied with anything less than an explicit apology from the state. Israel