In the name of fighting Al-Qaeda, Iraqi government forces and the US occupation are set to launch a citywide offensive on Mosul, writes Nermeen Al-Mufti

As world powers are preparing for a third round of sanctions on Iran, reformists inside Iran are gearing their forces to make a comeback to the political scene

Headscarves will likely get a boost, but the victory may come with a price, warns Gareth Jenkins

Immediate economic conditions in Gaza appear largely dependent on Abbas accepting the invitation of Hamas to reach rapprochement, writes Saleh Al-Naami

Fayyad's performance is facing increasing discontent, says Khaled Amayreh

With Winograd mincing its words, Israel's hapless prime minister hangs on, for now, writes Jonathan Cook in Nazareth

Lebanon's army is being dragged into a conflict that could pit it against its long-time ally, Hizbullah, Lucy Fielder reports from Beirut

The Islamic movement in Jordan is witnessing unprecedented internal friction, writes Oula Al-Farawati in Amman