Middle East Experience

Experts said Iran’s proxies are unlikely to retaliate against US interests in the Middle East despite decisions by Washington to increase pressure on Tehran..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Iran’s proxies know their limits as next front line of showdown with US

Netanyahu can be expected to argue that formal annexation is a consequence of Arab rejection of the idea of Israel, whatever its borders. In the rejectionist era of Khartoum, this claim was more tenable. Today, however, it has the distinct ring of unvarnished cynicism, welcome on Pennsylvania Avenue but nowhere else..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Why Netanyahu is backing West Bank annexation

A reconciliation initiative offered by jailed junior members of the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood received mixed reactions, with security experts warning against the move and some political analysts supporting it..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Mixed reactions to Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood junior members’ initiative

It’s possible that Friday’s performance was just a warm-up for the weekend, as Shapplin played another sold out concert Saturday.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Music Review: French soprano Emma Shapplin in Tel Aviv

Organisers of the protests that drove Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir from power and the ruling military council said talks on forming a transitional government were..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Sudan protesters, military council say talks 'fruitful'

Jordan has made progress in bettering the lives of people with disabilities but still needs to introduce changes to facilitate acceptance of the disabled and improve their access to the job market..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Jordan’s disabled struggle for acceptance and opportunities in society

Ankara vowed to defy US sanctions on Iran, but figures show Turkey heeding US restrictions and curtailing oil imports from Iran.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Turkey seeks alternate oil sources as US ends Iran sanctions waivers

Turkey’s food inflation has climbed to nearly 30% amid an alarming decline in the agricultural sector, but Ankara remains far from a viable solution, wasting time with unrealistic projects.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: As food prices soar, Ankara wobbles on solution

Nidaa Tounes held two parallel elections for leadership of its Central Committee, further cementing divisions within the partying ahead of legislative and presidential elections.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: New cracks threaten future of Nidaa Tounes

Despite opposition campaigns, Egyptians overwhelmingly voted in favor of constitutional amendments that could stretch President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s stay in office until 2030.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Egyptian regime suppresses campaigns opposing constitutional changes