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
Analysis The Iran War’s Toll on Persian Cultural HeritageApril 6, 2026 ARFA Persian cultural treasures face unprecedented destruction as the Iran War threatens to erase centuries of heritage under the guise of military necessity.
Governance Why Iran Won’t Restore the ShahMarch 12, 2026 ARFA Reza Pahlavi’s restoration unlikely. 1979 Revolution dismantled monarchy. Nostalgia can’t rule Iran.
Governance Trump’s Iraq election threats could end up making Maliki more popularFebruary 15, 2026 FA Trump’s threat to withdraw U.S. support may boost Maliki’s nationalist appeal, framing him as a symbol of resistance to external interference.