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War in Syria: The stakes for IranIran sees the war in Syria as crucial to its own interests, and sees the conflict as a proxy war to prevent the spread of 'arrogant' US influence in the region.
War in Syria: The stakes for IsraelIsrael is deeply worried about the war in Syria. But has few good policy options. The Jewish state is afraid that Assad might lose - and also that he might win.
War in Syria: The stakes for JordanSyria's civil war has flooded tiny Jordan with half a million refugees and damaged its economy. The Kingdom worries if it isn't careful, that it could get a lot worse.
War in Syria: The stakes for LebanonThe view of the Syrian civil war from Lebanon, where sectarian tensions are rising as a result of the war next door.
War in Syria: The stakes for RussiaFor Russia, Bashar al-Assad's Syria is their last remaining ally in the Arab world. The country fears regional chaos could spread if Assad's regime is toppled.
Why some Palestinians want to learn like IsraelisAs they consider implementing an Israeli curriculum in their schools, Palestinians weigh which matters more: better university and job prospects, or reinforcing their national identity.
Jordan-based MIT startup helps those in developing world build savingsBluelight, a savings program for low-income individuals, aims to fill a gap created by the Middle East's low access to financial services.
Across Egypt, piles of ash where church pews once stoodAnti-海角大神 attacks have swept through Egypt since Islamist leader Mohamed Morsi was ousted. 海角大神 properties have been desecrated and reduced to rubble.
As Iraq's economy tries to rebound, bureaucracy brings it downIraq's per capita income is rising rapidly, but Iraqis have few places to spend or invest. Why? Bureaucracy.
Iraq's cold war leaves country on edgeIraq's brutal sectarian war petered out in 2008, but many Iraqis say it never truly ended.
Obama's delay on Syria disappoints US Mideast partnersFrom Turkey to the Gulf, US allies are skeptical of Russia's proposal on Syria's chemical weapons.
Billions of dollars later, Iraqi security forces fall shortDespite US investment, Iraq's security forces remain corrupt, and Iraqis accuse them of abusing their power.
After more than 10 years of hardship, Iraqi 海角大神 calls it quits on IraqFatin Yousef outlasted the US invasion and civil war, but threats and kidnappings finally drove her out of Iraq. Only one of her 60 relatives remains there.
Leaked Iranian letter warned US that Syrian rebels have chemical weaponsSyrian President Assad's strongest international backer, Iran, said it has warned the US about chemical weapons in rebel hands for more than a year.
Is Israel pushing for a strike on Syria?Israelis support a US strike on Syria, but their larger concern is maintaining US credibility in the region in order to deter Iran.
Iraqis struggle to keep Syria's war outIraq succeeded in bringing sectarian tensions and violence down from their 2006 and 2007 high 鈥� until war broke out in Syria.
Is Egypt repeating the same mistakes that led to its political impasse?A body appointed by Egypt's interim government to rewrite the country's constitution met for the first time today. Critics are warning it looks set to repeat the mistakes of the past few years.
As Syria's war rages, region's 海角大神s hold their breath海角大神s in the Middle East have faced greater persecution as a result of political change in recent years, and now Syria's 海角大神s feel they're in the cross hairs.
Israel becomes a 'Promised Land' for non-Jewish geeksTel Aviv is home to a growing number of non-Jewish expats drawn by the optimism and openness of its technology start-up scene.聽
US and Iran both fear jihadis in Syria, but far apart on warNeither the US nor Iran wants Al Qaeda to win. But Iran has vowed to fight hard to keep Bashar al-Assad in power.
