Grace Russell Politics Saudi Arabia's nuclear ambitions 29 July 2026 Washington - or a turn elsewhere? Al Majalla - London
AFP Politics Why Israel may want to start ‘fighting smart’ in Lebanon 02 August 2026 An Israeli diplomat recently told Lebanese Shiites that Israel did not see them as the enemy, but it is a difficult argument to make given the death and destruction. Is there a better way? Frederic C. Hof
Reuters Business & Economy Getting the oil out: exploring Hormuz alternatives 03 August 2026 Al Majalla looks at potential new export routes that big oil producers can use to offset Iran's control over key regional waterways Sharif Mohammad
Reuters Politics Settler attacks increase ahead of Israel election 03 August 2026 Settlement expansion in the West Bank is popular with Israeli voters, which explains the uptick in violence in recent weeks Sherine Younes
AFP Politics Iraq’s armed factions are still three steps ahead of Baghdad 03 August 2026 Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has vowed to dissolve armed groups by the end of September, but this is highly unlikely. Al Majalla explains why. Salam Zaidan