Iran’s Foreign Minister Offers Help With Syria’s Chemical Weapons Iran is ready to participate in the Geneva II process in Syria, but only if asked, says Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif in an exclusive interview with Al-Monitor. Syria
Turkey Polls Oppose AKP Once Again The Justice and Development Party (AKP) risks being labeled an “elitist” party, ignoring the preferences of its voters in foreign policy. Turkey
Problems Ahead For Egypt Constitution Debate Egypt's Committee of 50 continues to draft the country's new constitution, but not without coming up against several contentious issues. Egypt
Five misassumptions about the second intifada Five assumptions that shaped the Israeli and Palestinian narratives at the time of the second intifada, have been proven wrong by history, but continue to guide the two people's public opinion. Palestine
Rift Between Syrian National Coalition And Islamist Rebels Deepens The signs were obvious that an open rift between the Syrian National Coalition and the main Islamist rebel factions was imminent. Syria
The Saudi Duality on Women An unknown Saudi cleric goes viral following his comments on why women can’t drive. Saudi Arabia
What Does Erdogan’s Democratization Package Offer Kurds, Minorities? Will the democratization package solve Turkey’s key issues? Turkey
Iran and Turkey Have DifferencesOn Syria, But Not a Crisis Iran's ambassador in Ankara, Alireza Bikdeli, says if the Iranian and Turkish differences on Syria were between two other countries, it would have led to serious problems. Turkey
Erdogan’s Democracy Package Gets Cool Reception The AKP’s long-anticipated reform package has produced mixed reactions in Turkey, while EU circles remain cautiously optimistic. Turkey
UN Resolution Opens New Chapter in Syria Conflict A UN Security Council resolution has recast the Syria conflict as a matter for international diplomacy, not US unilateral action. Syria
Conflict a Winner At the Israeli Oscars When “Bethlehem” won the Ophir Award for best film, it showed, once again, that Israeli DNA, which is made up of fear and pain, is also a recipe for exciting, intriguing and successful cinema. Palestine
The Honor Games: Netanyahu vs. Rouhani Despite the “post-honor world” we live in, national pride still plays a key role in the relations between Israel and Iran, a zero-sum game that could lead to an abyss. Israel
Tunisians Lose Faith In Ennahda, Revolution Missteps have left Ennahda as unpopular in Tunisia as the Muslim Brotherhood is in Egypt. Originals
Bitcoins: Currency for Criminals? Israeli authorities are examining the possibility of taxing commerce conducted with bitcoins, which secures the identity of its users but is also a tool for drug and arms dealers. Israel
Lebanese Army Takes Over Security In Beirut’s Southern Suburbs For the first time in decades, the Lebanese army has taken over security in Beirut’s southern suburbs — Hezbollah’s traditional stronghold — leading some to hope that this step can be applied throughout the country. Lebanon
