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 India’s hyphenated ties with Israel betray its past stand for decolonizationFebruary 24, 2026 ARFA India’s deepening strategic partnership with Israel marks a sharp shift from its anti-colonial, pro-Palestinian legacy.
Policy Brief From Coercion to Negotiation – Why Washington Now Sits Across from TehranFebruary 20, 2026 ARFA Washington now negotiates with Tehran because sanctions failed to force capitulation and military force has proven politically inconclusive.