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Breaking a major taboo in the Arab world, famous Egyptian academic Saad Eddin Ibrahim went to Tel Aviv this week to give a lecture. He knew it would be controversial.
This week in Iraq: Baghdad’s heavy-handed approach towards its own citizens has tempered people’s expectations regarding a new Iraq that was representative of each of its component communities.
The Iraq Report: Kurdistan in turmoil
This week in Iraq: Kurdish politicians are being blamed for an ongoing and deep economic crisis, leading to deadly protests and the resignations of several ministers.
Saudi Arabia's life or death mission in Yemen war
Analysis: Three years of war have neither subdued the Houthis nor brought an overall victory to Saudi Arabia.
Sinai: No tribal front to fight back against attacks
In-depth: The call by the Union of Sinai Tribes in the wake of the Radwa mosque ...
Riyadh and Tehran's small steps towards cultural reform
Analysis: Saudi Arabia and Iran are both undertaking cultural reforms, but both face challenegs in shaking up society too quickly, writes Paul Iddon.
The Iraq Report: Mass executions follow 'sham trials'
This week in Iraq: Rights organisations denounce mass executions while British soldiers found responsible for abuses in High Court.
Kashmir's lone protester takes on Indian rule
Mass protests are not new to Kashmir, but one man is standing alone in Srinagar, reports Nayeem Rather.
Top US aid recipients ignore Trump threat on Jerusalem
The biggest recipients of American aid, mainly Muslim or Arab countries rejected the threat, leaving Trump facing a dilemma as it plots a ...
The dangers of Russia's erratic flying in Syria
Analysis: A small mistake could have drastic consequences, writes Paul Iddon.
Palestinians in Gaza react to Trump's Jerusalem move
Gazans believe Palestinian leaders should look for alternative peace mediators, reports Rami Almeghari.
Obama 'protected Hizballah from drug-smuggling investigation to appease Iran'
US former President Barack Obama deliberately shielded Iranian-backed militant and political group Hizballah from a major anti-narcotics operation to safeguard the nuclear deal with Tehran, a Politico investigation has claimed.
Could Islamic State make inroads in Kashmir?
Analysis: The appearance of IS insignia at a militant's funeral in Kashmir raises important questions, writes Umar Lateef Misgar.
'Hollow victory': Over 9,000 deaths in battle for Mosul
Civilians in Mosul have died in ever growing numbers at the hands of their liberators during the operation to defeat the Islamic State group.
Four years, four words: Remembering the Douma4
Marking four years since the abduction of the four human rights activists in ...
Waste Bank: Israeli refuse dumped in the occupied territories
In-depth: While Israel is increasing the amount of waste it produces and recycles, it is doing so at the expense of Palestinians, according to a new report.
Alone in Berlin: German mental health services failing refugees
In-depth: The specific mental health needs of refugees in Germany are being exacerbated by limited access to care and uncertainty about the future, with dire consequences, reports Asher Kessler.
Erdogan 'open to working with Assad' against Syrian-Kurds
Analysis: Continued US support for Kurds on the other side of the Turkish border will likely push Ankara to deal with Damascus, writes Paul Iddon.
Bosnia's 'eternal refugees' await historic Mladic verdict
Nearly 9,000 Bosnian citizens still live in 156 refugee camps across the country after fleeing the brutal 1992-1995 war that killed over 100,000 ...
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