Anbar province calls for support to fight Islamic State The government in Anbar province is voicing concern about the progress of the Islamic State in several cities, calling for a quick solution to prevent the province from falling to the militants. Iraq
Is Ahmadinejad making a comeback? The media activities and meetings of former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad signal that he is keeping his name before the public and trying to forge new alliances for his political comeback. Iran
7 reasons not to worry about Iran's enrichment capacity With less than six weeks before the deadline for a comprehensive nuclear deal, Washington should not be so focused on Iran’s breakout capability that it misses the best opportunity in a decade to resolve the standoff. Iran
Was Olmert's peace proposal a political maneuver? Evidence introduced in the trial of former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert recalls his hurried peace proposal to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in 2008, shedding a new light on the possible motives behind it. Palestine
Israeli art fair aims to attract new collectors The Fresh Paint contemporary art fair, which opened this week in Tel Aviv, offers art lovers a chance to acquire Israeli works of art at reasonable prices, while introducing a new generation of up-and-coming young artists. Israel
Will Davutoglu ever emerge from Erdogan's shadow? Having been forced into a secondary role, Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu merely implements what President Recep Tayyip Erdogan decides — but for how long? Turkey
Iran quietly celebrates US Embassy takeover anniversary The Nov. 4 commemoration of the 1979 takeover of the US Embassy in Tehran, coinciding this year with the Shiite holy day of Ashoura, was relatively muted, perhaps in consideration for the ongoing negotiations with the West. Iran
Israelis look for 'anyone but Bibi' Support for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dropped sharply and his opponents are joining forces against him, thus threatening the possibility of his becoming prime minister for the fourth time. Israel
Islamic Front control staves off opposition infighting in Aleppo Coordination among the disparate anti-regime forces is more effective in the Aleppo area thanks to control by the Islamic Front and the common threat of the Islamic State, though tension has risen because of rebel infighting in the bordering region. Syria
Is Israel restricting UNRWA's reconstruction efforts in Gaza? While UNRWA is assessing the houses damaged or destroyed during the Gaza war, some Hamas officials are accusing the international relief organization of working with Israel to the detriment of the Palestinian people. Palestine
Islamic State tightens noose around Iraq, Syria The Islamic State is tightening control over the regions it captured in Iraq in an attempt to consolidate its power. Iraq
Egypt's youth turn to Islamic State The security restrictions imposed by the authorities in Egypt on its youth are pushing many to believe in the ideology of the Islamic State (IS) and become actively involved in IS cells in Egyptian society. Egypt
Direct US-Iran banking channel could cement nuclear deal Experts say the US Federal Reserve is the likeliest partner for Iran because US commercial banks are still wary of ties and the Fed is well equipped to monitor authorized trade. Iran
Arab women making slow strides Tunisia has served as a regional example for Arab women in politics, but the Arab world still falls behind in global studies and much work remains to be done. Egypt
Can Turkish opposition write new chapter? Republican People's Party deputy Emine Ulker Tarhan’s resignation from her party raises the possibilities of a new party in Turkey. Turkey
Turkey adds entry to book of enemies Turkey’s National Security Policy Document — known as the "Red Book" and infamous for designating social groups as “internal enemies” — has been taken off the shelf again. Turkey