Hamas instigates further West Bank unrest Hamas is seeking to take advantage of the latest acts of violence against Israelis in the occupied territories, but is hindered by tight security measures by Israel and the Palestinian Authority. Palestine
'Ghost' soldiers haunt Iraqi army Corruption in Iraq has spread to the army, as ghost soldiers share their wages with officials who cover for the latter’s absence from work. Iraq
Will CHP face its dark past? For the Republican People’s Party (CHP) to become a real alternative to the Justice and Development Party (AKP), its leader, Kemal Kilicdaroglu, should start an honest dialogue about the party’s past. Turkey
Harvard researcher harassed after speaking out against AKP Turkish expatriates criticizing members of government online and in other public forums are being attacked in campaigns apparently intended to silence them. Turkey
Druze, Muslims clash over ties with Israel In an interview with Al-Monitor, Abu Snan Local Council head Nuhad Mishlav refers to the clashes last week between Druze and Muslim youth, saying, "The entire Arab leadership in Israel is mobilized to resolve the crisis and return to coexistence." Israel
Could Assad end up in court? As the Special Tribunal for Lebanon in The Hague starts to hear testimony from several high-level Lebanese politicians, it's likely that evidence linking the assassination of Rafik Hariri directly to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad will come to the surface, involving Assad directly in the trial. Lebanon
Tense calm continues at Al-Aqsa After weeks of violence and protests, Israel has eased entry restrictions to Al-Aqsa Mosque to de-escalate the tensions there. Palestine
Congress prepares for final Iran push A look at the Middle East issues Congress will be addressing the week of Nov. 17. Israel
Iran official: US proposals in Oman 'back to zero' The head of Iran's parliamentary nuclear committee said that an eight-page proposal by the United States takes the nuclear talks "back to zero." Iran
Will Turkey stick with Chinese missile defense deal? Turkey’s final choice for its anti-missile system will offer important clues whether the country will turn to the West or the East. Turkey
Iran nuclear deal could be key to resolving region’s conflicts Iran has signaled a willingness to engage in Iraq and Syria. Iraq
Iranian official: US 'wants everything' in nuclear deal The US-Iranian nuclear talks in Oman have provoked different reactions in Tehran, with some hoping for the success of the talks and others predicting imminent failure. Oman
Europeans work Congress on Iran The so-called E3 nations of France, United Kingdom and Germany have ramped up their outreach to Congress as the Nov. 24 deadline for a nuclear deal grows closer. Iran
Russia, Turkey inch toward improved relations Relations between Moscow and Ankara, though tense at times, appear to be tentatively improving. Turkey
Can Iran's new TV chief bring IRIB, Rouhani closer? The new head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting could change the institution's contentious relationship with President Hassan Rouhani. Iran
Iran takes steps to reduce economic risk of falling oil prices Despite media reports to the contrary, Iran's government has reduced its economic vulnerability to falling oil prices. Iran
