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- The conflict in Syria is having a spill-over effect on many of its neighbors and placing some allies of the Syrian government in a delicate position.
- Egypt’s political transition has hit many snags, but the horse and camel ride providers at the pyramids still hold hope that change will come.
- One performer is not a traditional rapper.  He is 24 years old, has a degree in political science, did not grow up in a rough urban neighborhood and is Iranian-American – breaking the stereotype mold.

 Middle East Monitor: An Iranian American Takes on Rap

Middle East Voices

Middle East Voices is a unique social journalism project powered by Voice of America. The site, as a supplement to VOANews.com, is designed to present news, views and conversation to stimulate dialogue and understanding within, without and across man-made borders. On our platform, among other content, you will finds expert insights and community-submitted viewpoints on pressing political, economic, social and religious issues reshaping the Middle East and our world.

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