Some salafists in Gaza claim to be following the Islamic State ideology but few have left to fight for the group.
Syrian opposition activists say Israel has played a crucial role in Jabhat al-Nusra’s recent gains in Quneitra and Daraa.
Secret official documents leaked online corroborate suspicions that Turkey has been supporting extremists in Syria.
Now that Kurdish forces have regained control of the city, Ankara fears a Kurdish corridor.
The opening of another allows Hezbollah to blame other organizations for possible escalations.
Despite the Egyptian army's claims of victory over terrorists in the Sinai Peninsula, attacks have increased.
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Top US officials differ about the prospects for identifying, training and equipping a new moderate Syrian force to oppose the Islamic State.
Turkish officers share stories of the dramatic rescue operation to relieve special forces trapped in Syria.
There is talk about implementing the initiative proposed by UN special coordinator Robert Serry to impose a long-term truce between Hamas and Israel.
Moshe Kahlon may be the only member of Netanyahu's coalition interested in a deal with the Palestinians.
Al-Monitor traces the journey that led an unremarkable religious student to become head of the Islamic State and self-proclaimed Caliph.
KRG Prime Minister Nechirvan Barzani discusses with Al-Monitor the fight against IS and the rise of the Iraqi Popular Mobilization Units.
Young Turks are increasingly attracted to the Islamic State's radical doctrines yet the Turkish government remains unconcerned with the phenomenon.
The conflict has profound implications for the stability of the Arabian Peninsula, Saudi Arabia and the region, as al-Qaeda exploits the chaos.
Iran and six world powers announced a political agreement for a final Iran nuclear accord after turbulent talks.
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Moscow’s current Middle East policy is characterized by maintaining a focus on bilateral relations and wishing to play a mediating role in conflict.
The draft House bill initially carves out 25% of anti-Islamic State funding for the Kurdish peshmerga and Sunni tribes.
Opposition politicians in Turkey have charged President Recep Tayyip Erdogan with leading Turkey to war in Syria.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu continues to fight the Iran deal while rejecting two “special interest deals” with the US.
The House passed a defense bill with contradictory guidance for assistance to the Syrian rebels.
Thousands of pious Kurds, including entire tribes, have parted ways with the AKP, convinced that it has no real intention of reconciling with them.
Saudi Arabia jumped into the war in Yemen without thinking about the consequences, the US, and the struggle against the Islamic State.
The exodus of people from Anbar after IS took control should be an opportunity for the Iraqi government to unify all sects in the face of terrorism.
The Islamic State is exploiting divides in Iraqi Kurdistan to radicalize youths.
Pro-Islamic State groups ramp up their propaganda in Turkey by issuing their first online periodical.
Election results could make Turkey's current Syria policy difficult to implement.
A Turkish citizen who joined IS in September and was captured in early June by Syrian Kurds explains IS' induction process with chilling clarity.
The latest regime airstrikes against rebels in Aleppo’s countryside seem to benefit IS, but also help the Syrian government divide its enemies.
Some observers believe that Turkish President Erdogan attempts to force Turkey into a confrontation with Syria before a coalition government forms.
Benjamin Netanyahu's continued opposition to the Iranian deal will inevitably hurt US-Israeli security coordination.
The July 20 attack on Suruc was designed to send a strong message to Kurds, the United States, and Turkey.
Egypt’s new draft anti-terrorism law is not sitting well with journalists, who claim the law is unnecessary and violates the rights of the Egyptians.
Turkey strikes harder at PKK then at IS, raising concerns that Turkey is pursuing the AKP's political agenda.
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In an interview, Ayatollah Rafsanjani speaks about the future of Iran-US ties, Tehran's troubled relations with Riyadh and how to move forward.
Our updated series tracks Middle Eastern nations and their efforts to influence US policy.
Ayatollah Khamenei authorized talks with the US on the nuclear issue in 2011, but real progress was not made until Rouhani came into office in 2013.
Russia continues to navigate the complex process of tackling the Syria crisis, slating Damascus as a hopeful ally against the Islamic State.
An Iraqi parliamentary report faults high-ranking officials and military personnel for the fall of Mosul to IS, providing the ammunition for reforms.
Protests in Iraq demanding the implementation of reforms have taken a political course, engendering sensitivities at the sectarian level.
With frequent visits between Tehran and Baghdad, the question of Iranian politics seeping into Iraq arises, and what that means for Iraq's future.
The inaugural visit of Saudi Arabia's King Salman to DC offers Obama a chance to address long-standing tensions between Iran, Iraq and the GCC.
The expansion of the Islamic State has forced regional powers to cooperate and is strengthening state governance in the Middle East.
Hopes of the US, Europe and Russia to try to ramp up Syria diplomacy after the Iran nuclear deal have stalled amid Saudi reluctance.
Moscow's stance on Syria reveals a complicated web of alliances, armament and regional plays, widening the diplomacy gap between the US and Russia.
Senate Democrats question regime-change goals in Syria amid Islamic State gains.
Outgoing Ambassador to Poland Stephen Mull, former senior adviser to William Burns, will lead the team coordinating Iran nuclear deal implementation.
Despite the nuclear deal between Iran and six world powers, it appears that an improvement in Saudi-Iranian relations in the short term is unlikely.
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