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
Geopolitics Saudi Arabia’s New Approach to Israel and the Normalization ProcessMarch 1, 2026 ARFA Saudi Arabia’s shift on Israel is stark: 99% of Saudis now oppose normalization, and a Palestinian state is a non-negotiable condition.
Security The Gulf States and a US–Iranian ConfrontationFebruary 23, 2026 Gulf states fear both Iranian retaliation and regime collapse; they prefer a weakened, restrained Iran to the chaos of a rapid fall.
Analysis From Quiet Competition to Open Rivalry: Saudi–UAE RelationsFebruary 14, 2026 The Saudi-UAE rivalry complicates Israeli normalization, as Riyadh sees Israel aligned with Abu Dhabi, distancing potential rapprochement.
