Fabius visit stirs bad blood in Iran France’s foreign minister is finding out that a deal with Iran is not enough of a Band-Aid to repair the damage a previous scandal has done to his reputation in the country. Iran
Camp for handicapped youth seeks to overcome differences Residents of the Rosh Tzurim settlement have been supporting and operating a summer camp for special needs children for many years now, welcoming Israelis and Palestinians. Palestine
Veteran US diplomat: After Iran deal, focus on Syria US diplomat James Dobbins shared his thoughts on what is next for the US and Iran, and what the recent agreement means for further collaboration in the region. Iraq
Ankara turns blind eye to economic downturn Turkey’s economy is on a worrisome course as tourism and export revenues fall. Turkey
The Islamic State's secret recruiting ground in Turkey Bombers from two separate incidents have hailed from Adiyaman province. Syria
One coastal town's groundbreaking approach to local governance in Turkey A municipality in southern Turkey has introduced an unprecedented multi-religious, multi-cultural approach to local administration. Turkey
Obama's foreign policy doctrine rejected by Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's unequivocal rejection of the Iranian deal reflects his rejection of President Barack Obama's liberal doctrine, which embraces a strategy of diplomatic solutions to conflicts in cooperation with US partners. Israel
What Lebanon will get from the Iran deal Economist Hassan Mokalled told Al-Monitor that the expected boost the nuclear deal will provide Iran's economy could benefit Lebanon in several areas. Lebanon
What Iraq needs to survive Social disintegration and other issues facing Iraq require a nationwide reform campaign. Iraq
Egypt's ailing health care system After some 30 years of governmental neglect, the Egyptian health care system is riddled with unsafe practices and a lack of personnel and facilities. Egypt
Hamas, Salafists try to move beyond bumpy history Serious efforts are being made toward a reconciliation between Hamas and the Salafists. Palestine
Herzog plays the tough guy Labor leader Isaac Herzog is convinced that to defeat the Likud Party at the next elections, Labor must embrace a more aggressive and assertive security image. Israel
Netanyahu the autocrat Israel is suffering from a disorganized process of decision making on strategic issues due to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's governing style. Israel
Tourists seek spiritual high in Israel’s Safed The combination of Jewish heritage, Kabbalah, old synagogues and mountain views have made Safed a pilgrimage destination for spiritual seekers from Israel and around the world. Israel
Lobbying 2014: Western Sahara Looks To US In Bid For Independence Tucked away among the million-dollar lobby campaigns to preserve the status quo in the Middle East is a $10,000-a-year push by a group of revolutionaries looking to the United States to back their dreams of independence. Western Sahara
Lobbying 2014: Morocco Woos US in Sahara Dispute Morocco has hired a complex web of lobbying and public relations firms in a souped-up bid to get the United States on its side in its dispute over the Western Sahara. Morocco
