Are Arabs ready to invest in Palestine? The current political and economic landscape in the Palestinian territories may not favor a conference for Arab investments, which the Palestinian Authority is banking on to boost its economy. Palestine
Palestinians protest US ‘Peace to Prosperity’ plan Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza protested the US "Peace to Prosperity" plan, as it ignores their basic demands of freedom and dignity. Bahrain
Scorn for US peace plan brings Hamas, Hezbollah closer Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah is calling for a Palestinian-Lebanese dialogue to counter the US peace plan, an approach welcomed by Hamas and Islamic Jihad. Palestine
Why Arabs are pressuring PA to take part in Bahrain summit Some Arab countries are placing political and financial pressure on the Palestinian Authority to reconsider its rejection of the Bahrain economic workshop, which the United States is holding later this month to kick off its peace plan. Gulf
Obama’s Syria Policy Has Potential For Breakthrough on War Al-Monitor’s analysis and coverage of US policy toward Syria. Syria
How Lucky Is Syria’s President? Bashar al-Assad knows that despite a brutal war, his allies have his back and his opposition is fractured — and also that the end of his regime does not mean the end of the war in Syria. Qatar
Innovation, Entrepreneurs Vital For Regional Economic Growth The Middle East and North Africa have abundant economic potential that can be harnessed through the power of the private sector. Pan Arab
A Salafi Assault on Turkish Theology? Turkey's universities are witnessing a rise in a more dogmatic approach to Islamic philosophy. Turkey
Middle East Alliances More Tangled Than Ever The alliances of regional countries are based on seemingly contradictory interests. Iraq
Israel Awaits Cyberattack From Syrian Electronic Army The Syrian Electronic Army, related to elements supporting President Assad, intensifies its targeting of government bodies and global media outlets. Israel
The Democratic Case Against Islamism Any legitimate democratic system must allow for Islamist parties but have legal checks on their agenda. Egypt
AKP Blasts Turkish Leader Of International Islamic Group Despite calls for his resignation by AKP officials, Organization of Islamic Cooperation Secretary-General Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu decided to stay in office until his term expires in four months. Egypt
Iran on Egypt’s Crisis: Political Islam in Danger Iran fears that civil war could break out in Egypt, and worries about the dangers that could pose for the region. Egypt
Islamist Phase of Arab Awakening Failed The failure of Islamism in power and the key challenges facing the new rulers in Arab societies that saw uprisings and regime changes are now emerging. Lebanon
Saudi Arabia and The Illusory Counterrevolution Washington and Riyadh no longer share the same assessment of the threat and the need for reform in the region. Saudi Arabia
Middle East Needs 'Win-Win' Approach to Regional Security An approach is overdue for regional security that recognizes the interests of Iran, Israel and all the states of West Asia. Gulf
