Middle East/North AfricaThe impossible principle of equality Israeli sociologist Natan Sznaider on the nation-state law and one-state solution By Natan Sznaider
Foreign and security policyJuggling act How can Russia maintain good relations with Israel and Syria – both enemies in the civil war? By Lars Hauch
TOP 2‘When resources are scarce, you can only be generous for a while’ UNHCR’s Mireille Girard talks about Lebanon’s effort to host Syrian refugees and the need for continued global support By Mireille Girard
Middle East/North AfricaMr Bombastic Pompeo's rise will make war in the Middle East more likely By Gregory Aftandilian
Democracy and societyWe must stand with Syria's women Let’s learn from Oxfam – and channel our outrage to the aid abuses against women in Syria By Neena Gill
Middle East/North AfricaHere's why the Iran protests matter An economy in tatters, rampant corruption and rising food prices are prompting Iranians to take to the streets By Cornelius Adebahr
Middle East/North AfricaPlaying with fire Donald Trump’s decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital is a symbolic act – but one with potentially disastrous consequences By Werner Puschra
Middle East/North AfricaA wary return to Raqqa The Syrian city of Raqqa is free from ISIS’ grip at last. But a former resident fears it has merely passed from one set of hands to another By Yassin al-Haj Saleh
Middle East/North AfricaHamas releases its grip on Gaza Beyhan Sentürk reports on the Palestinian reconciliation deal from East Jerusalem. By Beyhan Sentürk