What Are the Unintended Consequences of the U.S.-Iran Conflict for Defense and Security?April 21, 2026 ARFA
Progress without justice: why Saif Al-Islam Gaddafi’s killing is unlikely to reach a courtroomApril 17, 2026 ARFA
The bomb and the ayatollah: Islamic just war and the nuclear question in post-Khamenei IranApril 7, 2026 ARFA
The Real War for Iran’s Future, Who Will Determine the Fate of the Islamic Republic?March 31, 2026 ARFA
Geopolitics Three Scenarios for the Gulf States After the Iran WarApril 17, 2026 ARFA Post-war Gulf faces a trilemma: deeper integration, stagnant status quo, or a new Saudi-Emirati rift inviting foreign interference.
Security The Myriad Problems With the Iran CeasefireApril 11, 2026 ARFA A tenuous regional truce is strained by ongoing strikes in Lebanon and deep-seated mistrust regarding the sustainability of diplomatic commitments.
Security The Gulf Monarchies Are Caught Between Iran’s Desperation and the U.S.’s RecklessnessMarch 4, 2026 ARFA The Gulf monarchies are trapped between Iran’s desperation and the U.S.’s recklessness; their economic model is shattered.