With Iran attacks, President Trump is making the use of force the new normal – and casting aside international lawMarch 3, 2026
The first year of Trump’s second term in the Middle East: The case for qualified optimismMarch 3, 2026 ARFA
The martyrdom of Imam Khamenei and the revolution that no empire will be able to destroyMarch 3, 2026 ARFA
Iran’s self-reliance, despite American sanctions, stands as an inspiration for the worldFebruary 28, 2026 ARFA
Redefining and Strengthening the U.S.-Iraq Relationship Through Energy and SecurityFebruary 22, 2026 ARFA
Geopolitics Israel Doesn’t Just Want to Hit Iran. It Wants to Change the Middle EastMarch 3, 2026 ARFA Israel is not just striking Iran—it is reshaping the Middle East. The old Iran is gone.
Policy Brief Donald Trump Is Forcing a Reset in Iraqi PoliticsFebruary 19, 2026 ARFA Trump’s ultimatum shattered Iraq’s paralysis; the test is whether the Shiite alliance will back a premier capable of curbing Iranian influence.
Governance Can Iraq’s partial crackdown on a powerful militia weaken Iran’s proxies?February 9, 2026 FA Iraq’s crackdown on Kataib Hezbollah aims to weaken Iran’s strongest proxy and counter militia-empowering legislation ahead of critical elections.
