When Israel's Court has to prevent Palestinian land theft The Israeli High Court will have to decide on the legality, constitutionality and morality of stealing Palestinian lands. By Akiva Eldar
Iraq's 'Awakening' vets cautious about post-IS period Iraq's Sunni tribal fighters fear they will be isolated from Iraqi society after the elimination of the Islamic State. By Shelly Kittleson
On 6th anniversary of Syrian war, education remains a casualty In an interview with Al-Monitor, the minister of education of Syria’s opposition interim government, Imad Barq, spoke about the state of schools and education in the country and specifically in opposition-held areas. By Tara Kangarlou
Next in line on Erdogan's warpath: Naughty Islamists Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is cracking down on Islamists — even peaceful ones — who fail to applaud him. By Pinar Tremblay
The real reason behind thaw in EU-Egypt tensions Throughout 2016, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi hosted high-level delegations from at least 17 European states including Germany, France and Britain, reflecting a notable improvement in Egyptian-European relations. By Albaraa Abdullah
Talk of deploying international troops divides Palestinians Recent talk of a suggestion to deploy international troops in the Palestinian territories has sparked angry reactions from many in the Gaza Strip, although some in the Palestinian Authority support the idea. By Ahmad Abu Amer
Hiking tours could help boost domestic tourism in West Bank Climbing and hiking tours in the West Bank not only have the potential to increase tourism, but also give Palestinian youth the chance to visit areas they have never seen before, thus strengthening their sense of belonging to the homeland. By Aziza Nofal
How culture could help end Palestinian divisions In light of the current economic situation in the Palestinian territories, culture and art have become luxuries. By Asmaa al-Ghoul
Congress looks to ground Emirates air route Lawmakers want US President Donald Trump to cancel planned Europe-US route. By Julian Pecquet
Why Iran’s auto ambitions will benefit economy, not consumers Iran appears focused on transforming itself into a regional car manufacturing hub in the coming years — but at what price? By Alireza Ramezani
Ahmadinejad blamed as US rulings freeze more Iranian assets A new freeze of Iranian assets as a result of US court rulings over terrorist attacks sparks ire in Iran. By Rohollah Faghihi
Animal rights activists in Tunisia decry crocodile stoning Tunisia's Belvedere Zoo is unsafe for the animals it is supposed to protect. By Sarah Souli
Turkey shuts down Mercy Corps' Syria aid program International aid delivery to Syria experienced a setback March 7, when the Turkish government ordered the Syria program run by Mercy Corps from inside Turkey to close down, leaving thousands without assistance. By Amberin Zaman In London, reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture
How Erdogan is dragging Merkel down with him German Chancellor Angela Merkel has given in to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, even after his harsh remarks equating German authorities' practices with those of the Nazis. By Cengiz Candar
Will stronger Egyptian pound really lead to drop in prices? Citizens are waiting to see if the Egyptian pound can sustain its comeback against the dollar. By Nayrouz Talaat
How a small-town street sign became center of latest Israeli-Palestinian dispute The name of a tiny street in a small Palestinian village in Israel is causing a major firestorm as the issue has made it all the way to the desk of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. By Daoud Kuttab In Amman, reporting on Palestinian politics