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
Analysis The Day After Khamenei: Iran’s ‘Liberation’ Will Begin as an IRGC Power StruggleFebruary 23, 2026 ARFA The day after Khamenei will be an IRGC-managed power struggle, not liberation; real change requires a second, contested phase.
Analysis What Nuri al-Maliki’s Iraqi Comeback Means for the US?February 13, 2026 ARFA Maliki’s return is Iran’s strategic move to cement militia control, not a fix. Washington must impose real costs, not just protest.