The Women and Girls of Gaza

According to an April 2026 report by Britain's Daily Mail, women in the Gaza Strip are speaking out about life under Hamas, despite their fear of retribution.

Posted on: 25 April 2026 | 8:52 am

Nearly One-Third of Gazans Wanted to Leave the Gaza Strip Before the 2023 War

A recent poll revealed that 44 percent of Gazan Palestinian youth between the ages of 18 and 28 wanted to leave, which represents one-third of the entire population of Gaza.

Posted on: 15 February 2025 | 9:25 am

Whispered in Gaza

If you have any doubt that there are Palestinians in the Gaza Strip who despise and oppose the terrorist regime of Hamas, you need only watch the riveting series Whispered in Gaza to prove otherwise.

Posted on: 1 November 2023 | 11:17 am

The Iraq Crisis, Past to Present

Terms that are important to understanding the issues underlying the Iraqi conflict.

Posted on: 15 July 2023 | 12:35 pm

ISIS Brutality Becomes a TV Series

During the 30-days of Ramadan, and while Muslims in the Arab world have been fasting since May 26, millions have tuned into Saudi Arabia's MBC to watch the first ever series about ISIS.

Posted on: 19 June 2017 | 11:04 am

ISIS, Turkey and Oil: Interview with Pelicourt

Robert Bensh discusses the myriad ways that ISIS and the Paris attack impact global energy security and geopolitics in the Middle East.

Posted on: 2 December 2015 | 4:21 pm

Viewpoints: Violence Between Israel and Palestine

Since Israel restricted Muslim access to a holy site in Jerusalem, Israelis and Palestinians have plunged into a new battle in their eternal war.

Posted on: 22 October 2015 | 5:26 pm

Khalid al-Asaad Slaughtered by ISIS

Khalid al-Asaad, an 83-year-old caretaker of antiquities in Syria, was beheaded by ISIS, but did not receive the same attention as a slain lion.

Posted on: 22 August 2015 | 9:52 am

Gas Discoveries in the East Mediterranean

Countries in the East Mediterranean can use gas discoveries as a catalyst for regional cooperation, unlocking the region's production potential.

Posted on: 16 June 2015 | 8:01 am

Viewpoints: Iraq and Syria's Ongoing Conflagration

Sectarian warfare in Iraq and a brutal regime in Syria have led to a level of violence and chaos that is extreme even by the Middle East's standards.

Posted on: 13 June 2015 | 7:55 am

Saudi Arabia Continues to Turn Screws on U.S. Shale

Saudi Arabia has succeeded in maintaining its market share throughout the oil bust by continuing to ratchet up production.

Posted on: 14 May 2015 | 4:27 pm

Viewpoints: Netanyahu Further Isolates Israel

Through his increasingly belligerent position toward Palestinians and Iran, Netanyahu has managed to incense the United States, Israel's one indispensable ally.

Posted on: 2 April 2015 | 9:40 pm

World's 10 Biggest Energy Gluttons

A look into which countries use the most energy per capita reveals some surprising results, from the Middle East to the Caribbean.

Posted on: 3 October 2014 | 10:20 am

Overcoming ISIS: Transcending Sectarian Rivalries

The Western strategy of fighting warfare with warfare has only perpetuated sectarian divides, creating the very environment that fostered ISIS.

Posted on: 12 September 2014 | 3:51 pm

Viewpoints: Iraq Battles Multiple Crises

With ISIS continuing to terrorize and control broad swaths of the country, and with international intervention now underway, Iraq also faces a potential political crisis.

Posted on: 12 August 2014 | 2:59 pm

Palestine: Political Realities in an Explosive Region

Standing between Palestinians and a two-state resolve are a militant Hamas, a militant Israel and a Middle East flooded with weaponry of all kinds.

Posted on: 6 August 2014 | 12:45 pm

Gaza: The Middle East Children's Alliance

In this interview, MECA's Ziad Abbas discusses his organization's work to bring aid, clean water and creative outlets to Palestinian children in need.

Posted on: 21 July 2014 | 1:42 pm

ISIS and WMD: New Danger in the Middle East

As flames in the region climb higher and ISIS claims establishment of a caliphate, discord among regional and global forces prevents any meaningful solution.

Posted on: 15 July 2014 | 8:49 am

Iraq: Consequence of Military Training

Decades of Western military intervention and training have stoked the fires of sectarianism and warfare in Iraq and the broader region.

Posted on: 19 June 2014 | 9:49 am

Turkey: Broker for Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Despite Israel's ongoing sabotage of peace talks, Turkey continues to work toward reconciliation between theocratic rivals in the Middle East.

Posted on: 8 June 2014 | 3:05 pm

Israel and Palestine: A Bi-National Solution

Two decades of failed negotiations, perpetual conflict and an expanded occupation should encourage an alternative to the two-state solution.

Posted on: 25 March 2014 | 12:43 pm

Syria: the Misnomer of 'Combating Terrorism'

In Syria and across the Middle East, every actor embroiled in conflict is considered a terrorist by someone, making resolutions exceedingly difficult to achieve.

Posted on: 18 February 2014 | 10:35 am

Viewpoints: Saudi Arabia's Geopolitical Maneuvers

In its battle for regional dominance and ongoing rivalry with Shi'ite Iran, Sunni Saudi Arabia is currently involved in a number of strategic battles throughout the Middle East.

Posted on: 22 November 2013 | 5:27 am

Education Boycott in Israel and Palestine

An anti-normalization boycott of educational organizations in Israel and Palestine is making much-needed education and dialogue more difficult.

Posted on: 21 October 2013 | 7:30 am

Libya Is a Failed State

Instability in Libya, a country where militias rove the land, was demonstrated last week when Prime Minister Ali Zeidan was captured in Tripoli.

Posted on: 16 October 2013 | 10:04 am