The declining relationship between Hamas, Egypt Many issues are adding fuel to the fiery relations between Hamas and Egypt. Palestine
Despite Russian airstrikes, FSA continues to confront regime Although recent Russian military strikes in Syria have provided air cover for government forces, the Free Syrian Army continues its battles against the regime. Syria
Can women, Copts make it to parliament without the quota? Women and Copts have been marginalized in the Egyptian political scene, as their representation in parliament has not always been fair. Egypt
Yazidis wary of going back to liberated Sinjar Liberation of the Yazidi Iraqi town Sinjar from 16 months of IS occupation delighted everyone except thousands of Yazidi refugees who have no intention of going back. Iraq
Iran hedges its bets in Syria After joining the Vienna II talks on Syria, Iran continues to hedge its bets, including beefing up the Syrian National Defense Forces, to ensure its ability to protect its interests in the country and the region. Syria
Is the Islamic State going global? The Islamic State is now in a position to decide to go global or stay regional, following the attacks in Paris. Syria
Palestinian media treads fine line between empathy, support for attacks Though the majority of Palestinians are weary of violence and concerned over a new and devastating confrontation, the general atmosphere is inching toward a full-blown intifada. Palestine
Hamas-Fatah squabble puts future of 25,000 Gazan students at risk As the Hamas-Fatah dispute over the chairmanship of Al-Aqsa University continues, the Education Ministry is threatening to revoke the school's accreditation. Palestine
After KRG formally welcomes Jews back to Iraq, will their numbers increase? The opening of a Jewish representation office in Iraqi Kurdistan gives exiled Iraqi Jews a glimmer of hope of returning to their homeland after fleeing persecution and dispossession. Iraq
Why it pays to be a settler in Israel The 2015-2016 state budget reflects well the priorities of the Netanyahu government, with generous funding and allocations to the settlers and religious parties, while neglecting the periphery, the Arabs and Israel's secular heritage. Israel
GOP blames Obama for anti-refugee backlash Republicans say a failed Middle East strategy has fueled "fear and panic" in the United States. Iraq
Netanyahu, the great pretender The Nov. 9 meeting between President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu created a facade of improved bilateral relations, but did little to actually repair the damage done to US-Israel ties. Israel
Is the Chechen 'bogeyman' heading to Syria? Russia is playing up similarities between its past struggles and Syria’s civil war. Syria
Is defeating the Islamic State impossible? The Islamic State's stringing together of religion, power and modernity of sorts is a tough knot to untie. Syria
Will Rouhani only serve one term as president? The publication associated with Iran's Ansar-e Hezbollah argues that President Hassan Rouhani has failed in both his economic and diplomatic promises. Iran
How the Palestinian diaspora is reacting to unrest in the West Bank As Palestinians in the diaspora watch helplessly the current uprising in the Palestinian territories, they seek nonviolent ways to gather support to their cause. Palestine
