What killing of Kurdish human rights lawyer means for Turkey In turbulent Turkey, the voices of peace and coexistence speak out at the risk of violent retribution. Turkey
Downing of Russian jet forces Ankara to turn West Experts argue that although Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is getting support from NATO and the European Union, he can never be part of the West because his Islamist outlook prevents him from adopting Western values. Turkey
Baghdad Jewish cemetery reminds of bygone days Jewish monuments in Iraq are numerous and make some Iraqis nostalgic for the time when Muslims and Jews were neighbors. Iraq
Foreign investors are trembling over Turkey Foreign direct investments in Turkey dropped dramatically in September despite some encouraging signals from European and American investors earlier in the year. Turkey
Will Israel's ban on the Islamic Movement lead to further restrictions? Some observers fear that the recent ban of the Islamic Movement's northern branch might serve as a precedent for Israel to tighten the noose on its Arab citizens. Palestine
Netanyahu plans to 'punish' the Europeans over settlement labeling Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's announcement that Israel will distance the European Union from the diplomatic process makes no sense, in view of the ongoing diplomatic stalemate. Palestine
Are Israelis ready to move to the center? Public support for the establishment of a “new Kadima” suggests that a significant segment of the Israeli electorate would back a party with a clear diplomatic agenda for a two-state solution. Palestine