The Globalist

How will Saudi Arabia confront Iran? Plus: the history of national-unity governments, Japan keeps an eye on the Olympics as the Rugby World Cup begins, the Emmy awards and we check-in with our man in the Balkans.

Can former Israeli general Benny Gantz build a government of national unity? Plus: the UK’s Supreme Court deliberates the suspension of parliament, Donald Trump courts wealthy Republicans in California and Virgin Atlantic plans new routes from Heathrow Airport.

With Taiwan’s presidential elections down to a two-horse race, what next for its political climate as China looms closer? Plus: the latest on Israel’s inconclusive election, the UK’s Supreme Court hearing on the suspension of parliament and a special report on Greece’s migrant crisis.

Could attacks on Saudi oil facilities destabilise the Middle East? Plus: Chinese interference in Australia, the art of the political memoir and the CEO of Rand Corporation, Michael Rich, on the diminishing role of facts and analysis in US public life.

What should we expect from this week’s Israeli election? We also examine public-sector strikes in Paris, find out why global oil prices have hit their highest level in four months and discuss Robert Mugabe’s legacy. Plus: Andrew Holgate from ‘The Sunday Times’ tells us about the paper’s short-story award.

Is the US any closer to impeachment? If not, which Democrats stand a chance in 2020? Plus: we discuss whether Shinjiro Koizumi is a rising star in Japanese politics, find out why there’s been an uptick in xenophobic violence in South Africa and ask if Huawei’s offer to share its knowhow will actually work.

The latest Brexit twists and turns after a Scottish ruling that the suspension of parliament is unlawful. Plus: rising tensions between Venezuela and Colombia, and a report from the International Motor Show in Frankfurt.

As John Bolton gets the boot, we take a look at the outgoing US national security adviser’s tenure. Plus: the state of foreign intervention in Hong Kong, the birth of a new political party in Turkey and our tech correspondent reports from Apple’s annual media conference.

Controversy in Westminster as parliament is prorogued and PM Boris Johnson doesn't get what he wants: an early general election. Plus: how Tunisia’s upcoming presidential election is putting the country’s democracy to the test and why Sydney is going to get rid of its lockout laws.

We discuss the latest fallout from the UK’s Brexit crisis, find out why Rohingya refugees might face a mobile-phone blackout and get the latest business news from the Middle East.

Andrew Mueller looks back on the life of former Zimbabwe leader Robert Mugabe, who has died aged 95. Plus: Benjamin Netanyahu’s diplomatic talks in London, elections in Moscow and India’s race to space.

What’s next after a double defeat for Boris Johnson in the House of Commons? Plus: we ask what Shinzo Abe stands to gain from a meeting with Vladimir Putin and dive into a new book about fast fashion.

The latest from our Hong Kong bureau as Carrie Lam plans to withdraw the extradition bill that sparked months of protests. Plus: MPs take control of the UK’s House of Commons, and Japan and South Korea’s trade spat.

Can the Iran deal be saved and, if so, who can save it? Why are tensions between Israel and Hezbollah on the rise – again? And can Argentina’s economic crisis be stopped? Plus: could your doorbell be used to fight crime?

The clock continues to tick for UK MPs battling to stop a no-deal Brexit. Is Colombia’s peace process in danger? And why is Australia’s refugee policy being questioned? Plus: what is delaying Dubai World Central Airport?