UNESCO steps in to protect what's left of Syria's Palmyra Countless antiquities have been obliterated in the fierce fighting and rampant destruction in Syria, where the famous Palmyra archaeological site has lost a devastating portion of its treasures. Syria
Has IS reached the heart of Cairo? A May 8 attack that killed eight policemen in southern Cairo has sparked fears that the terror group has reached the city's capital, but questions remain about the culprits. Egypt
What's next for Hezbollah in Syria? Hezbollah will have a difficult time finding a replacement for slain commander Mustafa Badreddine. Lebanon
Is Egypt's former ruling party making a comeback? Following Egypt's January 25 Revolution, the ruling National Democratic Party was dissolved, yet prominent faces from the party are making a comeback in parliament. Egypt
How long can Turkey afford growing refugee bill? The monthly bill of hosting the Syrian refugees in Turkey has shot up to $500 million, in a further strain on the country’s already struggling economy. Syria
How Palestinians plan to mark 50 years of occupation For June 2017, Palestinian leadership is planning a major Palestinian and international political and public campaign on 50 years of the occupation. Palestine
How one professor poked Israeli establishment in the eye Despite criticism by the Israeli right, the prestigious Israel Prize has been awarded to David Shulman, the co-founder of the anti-occupation NGO Ta'ayush. Palestine
How politics is redefining 'left' and 'right' in Israel Israel's political right and left were once defined by their approach to the Palestinian issue, but now the distinction is being applied to almost every area of debate. Israel
Despite Arab, US attacks, AQAP still holding out in Yemen Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula recently withdrew from its prosperous base in Mukalla, but with 20 years of investment in the country, the group is unlikely to be defeated while other battles continue to mire the country in chaos and violence. Yemen
Four ways US seizure of Iranian assets will impact bilateral ties The US Supreme Court ruling to confiscate $2 billion worth of Iranian assets to compensate American victims of terrorist attacks has several consequences that will impact bilateral ties between the two countries. Iran
Muqtada al-Sadr, the most powerful man in Iraqi politics? Many believe the storming of the Iraqi parliament by pro-Sadr protesters will only destroy the space for political work in a country where armed conflict has long been a way of settling differences. Iraq
Is third intifada on its way to becoming history? What has been described as a third intifada now seems to be declining as Palestinian attacks decrease, though Hamas insists otherwise. Palestine
What happened to billions in US military aid to Egypt? The Obama administration has provided Cairo with $6.5 billion in military aid since 2011 but can't account for all of it, according to a new government report. Egypt
Will Iran skip out on sending pilgrims to hajj in Saudi Arabia? Iranian officials have said that time has run out to make the proper preparations for hajj this year after Saudi officials caused delays. Iran
Iranian hard-liners claim main pressure on Rouhani comes from public Under domestic pressure over the lackluster implementation of the JCPOA, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani must maneuver to execute the remainder of his agenda — if he wishes to stay in office. Iran
