US-Iraqi relations need a reset US-Iraqi relations have had their ups and downs since the 2003 invasion and withdrawal of US troops in 2011, and currently require a reassessment to establish a solid partnership between the two parties. Iraq
Senate bill splits Iran deal advocates Nuclear deal skeptics seek to put the screws on Tehran without blowing up the agreement. Iran
After Iran deal, can P5+1 tackle Syria civil war? Major international parties continue to fumble for a solution to the Syria crisis as the plot thickens, and Russian airstrikes join the fray. Syria
PYD leader: Russia will stop Turkey from intervening in Syria Speaking in an exclusive interview with Al-Monitor, PYD leader Salih Muslim says Russia will prevent Turkey from intervening in Syria. Syria
Is Syria bringing Iran, Egypt together? Egypt's seemingly shared interests with the Syrian government may provide grounds for improved relations with Iran. Saudi Arabia
Khamenei warns ‘appeasement’ won't end enemy hostility Ayatollah Ali Khamenei counseled military leaders that it is futile to compromise with Iran's enemies and that the nation must maintain its independent path for generations to come. Iran
Is Turkey's military returning to politics? There are many and varied opinions about whether the military plans to intervene in Turkey's politics. Turkey
Will struggle over Jerusalem transform into regional religious war? Israel, the Palestinians and the United States underestimate the emotional impact of the struggle over Jerusalem on Arab public opinion, thus leaving the gate open for it to escalate to a wide-scale conflict. Palestine
Abbas promised a 'bombshell' but instead delivered a dud Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas promised that his UN General Assembly address would include a "bombshell," but eventually only declared that the Palestinian Authority is not committed to the Oslo Accord since Israel isn't either. Palestine
Abbas at UN: Palestinian flag outside, warning flag inside The Palestinian flag has been raised at the United Nations, but the address by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas failed to rally concern about the desperate and volatile current situation. Palestine
Don't underestimate Free Syrian Army The Free Syrian Army is playing a larger, more successful role in the revolution than media coverage reflects. Syria
Death no deterrent for Iraqi Kurds wanting better life in Europe Peshmerga and other residents of Iraqi Kurdistan are fleeing the region because of frustrations with the government, corruption and the declining standard of living. Iraq
Egyptian activists target corruption but should they be focused on political issues? Egyptian youths are focusing their efforts to unveil corruption cases, as a recent study revealed the squandering of about $100 billion per year. Egypt