Behind The News

The Lebanese Shiite party Hezbollah, has proved through its involvement in the Syrian conflict, that it has chosen religion (sect) over the Lebanese state. This choice has already had serious consequences, and may cause an all-out civil war in the Levant.

Shekih Tamim Bin Hamad, the 33-year-old Qatar crown prince and son of current emir Khalifa Al Thani, is set to be Gulf's next emir. Meanwhile, the current prime minister and cousin of Hamad is said to be stepping down.

What began as a mildly worded petition calling for moderate political reform in March 2011 has manifested into a situation that has cultivated an ever growing political opposition.

Recent clashes at a Maan university caused widespread rioting throughout the southern governorate in April. Now, a recent video showing two dead Maani citizens being kicked by possible policemen has left tribal leaders threatening the Jordanian gov't with civil disobedience.

After a recent trip to Israel, Naava Mashiah uncovers her intimate thoughts and observations on the depoliticization of her homeland

The Jordanian government has blocked more than 280 websites in a crackdown on unlicensed news websites

With rumours running rampant over the death of the elderly Saudi King Abdullah, who is believed to be over 90, many questions have been asked in the Kingdom over the state of the Monarchy and who will be next in line for the throne.

The Turkish parliament has passed a bill that puts in place certain restrictions and regulations regarding sales and advertising of alcohol. Although criticized by some as “Islamization”, it is a responsible move by the government, argues Mohamed Hemish.

Interfaith dialogue could help bridge the widening gap between the West and the Muslim world.

Over the last few days, UNHCR has reported the flow of Syrian refugees entering Jordan has reached 'almost zero'. Jordanian, Syrian and international sources have given contradictory reports as to why.

The Arab nation has a rich history of football meshing with politics and the latest soccer-related protests could be a sign of things to come on the streets

The only fake thing about the 2012 World Press Photo of the Year proves to be the rumor around it.

The ad is meant to define domestic violence in Saudi Arabia as being a social issue and divert attention from the government’s lack of laws that protect women, writes Mohamed Hemish about a new Saudi campaign on domestic violence.