Apr 26, 2012
Turkey's famous 'zero problems' abroad has run up against the realities of a region in crisis, an Arabic-language columnist writes. Other topics in today's roundup: no laughing matter in Egyptian court, and Israel's southern border. Read Article A tangled web around Turkey and Iraq
Apr 25, 2012
Revocation of the gas deal with Israel puts Egypt back in the driver's seat of regional politics, an Arabic language editorialist writes. Other topics in today's roundup: Libya's militias and international failures in Syria. Read Article Cancellation of gas deal revives Egypt's role
Apr 15, 2012
Ali Abdullah Saleh remains in Yemen, at his nation's peril, an Arabic language columnist writes. Other topic in today's Arabic news round-up: Egypt's constitution and Iran's challenge to the UAE. Read Article Saleh's destabilising presence
Apr 09, 2012
France had grand plans for its interference in Libya, but those plans are beginning to backfire as unrest spills into the African Sahara, a leading Arabic-language columnist writes in today's Arabic News Digest. Other topics: Iraq's Syria problem and police troubles in Bahrain. Read Article Foreign policy problems
Apr 03, 2012
The Muslim Brotherhood's success in presidential elections will be tempered because of the party's past mistakes, an Arabic language editorial says. Other topics in today's roundup: bloodshed in Syria, and a crisis in Sudan. Read Article A vulnerable candidate
Mar 30, 2012
Editorials in regional papers also comment on corruption in Libya and Egypt's military rule. Read Article Arab inaction on Syria no longer acceptable
Mar 23, 2012
Gas finds by Israel and Lebanon in the eastern Mediterranean Sea are steadily affecting the region's geopolitical layout, an analyst observes in an Arabic language comment piece. Other topics in today's roundup:stability in Syria, and Yemen's future. Read Article Energy fights anew
Mar 07, 2012
Arabic newspapers comment on Obama speech, elections in Russia and Iran, and the Arab League's meeting in Baghdad. Read Article Obama confirms US does not always follow Israel's lead
Mar 06, 2012
Arabic newspapers comment on Putin's perspective on the Syrian crisis, how to beat GCC differences and Obama's Aipac speech. Read Article Moscow perspective on Russia emanates from spite to the West
Mar 04, 2012
Arabic newspapers discuss Netanyahu's trip to Washington, Putin's fresh comments on Syria and using religion in publicity stunts. Read Article Netanyahu visits Washington to promote Iran strike
