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
How the US and its allies can prevent an energy supply crisis in the Strait of HormuzMarch 4, 2026 ARFA
MENA What Saif al-Islam Gaddafi’s killing means for Libya’s broken politicsFebruary 16, 2026 Saif al-Islam’s assassination removes a unifying figure, deals a blow to UN reconciliation, and deepens Libya’s political fragmentation.
MENA Libya’s 18-month gamble: The UN’s political roadmap to nowhereFebruary 15, 2026 The UN’s Libyan roadmap is undermined by mission dysfunction and political fragmentation, risking renewed conflict rather than credible elections.