US, Turkey plan for ‘IS’-free buffer zone along Syria-Turkey border
The US and Turkish government have agreed to create a strategic safe…
In Tunisia, many young people heed the call of ‘IS’ and al Qaeda
More than 5,000 Tunisians are currently fighting for al Qaeda and the…
Re-configuring the Middle East: IS and changing demographics
By James M. Dorsey The Syrian civil war and Iraqi sectarian…
42 Syrian refugees head to Germany after months in detention in Egypt
European delegations visited Karmooz police station to help release the refugees
Arab Spring and the rise of non-state actors
By Fadi Elhusseini In the past four years, Arabs have been living…
Syrian opposition representatives in Cairo agree outlines of transitional period
Code of conduct was developed during two-day conference in Cairo
Iran’s writing on the wall: Ethnic minorities and others assert themselves
By James M. Dorsey Recent months have witnessed a series of unrelated,…
Syrian Coalition is only legitimate representative for Syrians: El-Araby
Egypt is hosting Syrian opposition for two days to reach political resolution…
Cairo to host Syrian opposition conference in June
The conference aims at forming a united opposition front against Assad
Shoukry, Steinmeier discuss regional issues
Libya, Yemen and Syria among the topics brought to the table for…