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    Thursday, April 23, 2026
    MEROMERO
    • Geopolitics

      War has significantly altered major Trump meeting with Xi

      April 22, 2026 ARFA

      The Iran war has forced the US-Gulf alliance out of the shadows

      April 22, 2026 ARFA

      How the Iran War Is Eroding the Gulf States’ World

      April 21, 2026 ARFA

      War on Iran: Why Egypt cannot afford to take sides

      April 21, 2026 ARFA

      The Gulf Does Not Want This War to Continue

      April 21, 2026 ARFA
    • Security

      Can the US Really Blockade Iran Everywhere?

      April 22, 2026 ARFA

      What Recent Wars Mean for US-India Defense Cooperation

      April 22, 2026 ARFA

      Jordanians wonder if it’s time to kick out US troops

      April 22, 2026 ARFA

      ‘They have been exposed’: The Iran war upends Gulf states’ security and business model

      April 22, 2026 ARFA

      How Will the Strait of Hormuz Blockade End?

      April 21, 2026 ARFA
    • Analysis

      Why Trump’s latest blink on Iran could be more than a TACO Tuesday

      April 22, 2026

      The war on Iran: Many scenarios, few solutions

      April 22, 2026 ARFA

      How Israel and the US are losing the broader battle against Iran

      April 22, 2026 ARFA

      Iran Crisis Monitor #2

      April 22, 2026 ARFA

      Iran Crisis Monitor #1

      April 22, 2026 FA
    • Policy Brief

      Why speculation about China arming Iran is way off base

      April 22, 2026 ARFA

      GOP senators ponder giving Trump official blessing for Iran war

      April 22, 2026 ARFA

      Trump’s craving for the spotlight risks Iran deal hopes

      April 21, 2026

      An ‘Open for Open’ Hormuz Deal Could Break the Iran Stalemate

      April 21, 2026 ARFA

      In Iran Negotiations, the White House’s Military Options Are Dwindling

      April 20, 2026 ARFA
    • MENA

      Progress without justice: why Saif Al-Islam Gaddafi’s killing is unlikely to reach a courtroom

      April 17, 2026 ARFA

      After 3 years of fighting, Sudan’s civil war is only getting worse

      April 17, 2026 ARFA

      Can France and Algeria get their relationship back on track?

      April 1, 2026 ARFA

      Israel’s push for Somaliland base raises fears of wider war

      March 13, 2026 ARFA

      Pressing challenges facing Egypt as a result of the Iran war

      March 10, 2026 ARFA
    • Governance

      Can Sistani save Iraq from its predicament?

      April 22, 2026 ARFA

      All the Pieces Are Lining up for Regime Change in Iran

      April 7, 2026 ARFA

      The bomb and the ayatollah: Islamic just war and the nuclear question in post-Khamenei Iran

      April 7, 2026 ARFA

      The Real War for Iran’s Future, Who Will Determine the Fate of the Islamic Republic?

      March 31, 2026 ARFA

      Regime Change in Iran Is the Only Path to Middle East Peace

      March 30, 2026 ARFA
    • Economy

      The Strait of Hormuz closure forces a choice: Ration oil now or pay a steep price later

      April 22, 2026 ARFA

      How to Fight an Economic War

      April 21, 2026

      What’s Next for Oil Markets After the Ceasefire Agreement?

      April 21, 2026 ARFA

      Dollar dominance is surviving the Iran war – just about

      April 19, 2026 ARFA

      6 weeks of war has pushed millions of Iranians into poverty

      April 18, 2026 ARFA
    • Energy

      Iran’s War on Iraq’s Oil Industry

      April 22, 2026 ARFA

      Why the US’s Financial Efforts to Keep the Hormuz Strait Open Failed

      April 21, 2026 ARFA

      Strait of Hormuz is open, but economic pain is just beginning

      April 21, 2026 ARFA

      How the Iran War Is Inadvertently Boosting Our Energy Transition

      April 20, 2026 ARFA

      Waves of Hormuz Hit Lebanon

      April 18, 2026 ARFA
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    Analysis

    Can the United States Enable Post-Conflict Stability?

    April 11, 2026 ARFA

    Dismantled diplomatic tools and targeted civilian infrastructure jeopardize long-term stability in Iran and Venezuela, threatening global security and humanitarian norms.

    Security

    The Myriad Problems With the Iran Ceasefire

    April 11, 2026 ARFA

    A tenuous regional truce is strained by ongoing strikes in Lebanon and deep-seated mistrust regarding the sustainability of diplomatic commitments.

    Security

    Operation Overflow: How to break Iran’s grip over the Strait of Hormuz

    April 11, 2026 ARFA

    A massive infrastructure surge to bypass the Strait of Hormuz can permanently erode Iranian economic leverage and secure global energy markets.

    Security

    Ceasefire or pause? The Gulf held hostage by Netanyahu’s war

    April 11, 2026 ARFA

    Gulf states remain hostages to an “Israel-first” US foreign policy, bearing the economic and security risks of a war they didn’t choose.

    Security

    “Once and for All” Again? The Contours of Israel’s Latest Campaign in Lebanon

    April 11, 2026 ARFA

    Israel shifts its defense strategy toward a permanent “Gaza-style” security zone in Lebanon, signaling a long-term commitment to military enforcement over diplomatic trust.

    Analysis

    Fragile Ceasefire: The Illusion of War’s End

    April 11, 2026 ARFA

    Middle East peace remains an illusion as the U.S.-Iran ceasefire functions as a temporary mechanism for managing instability rather than a pathway to resolution.

    Analysis

    How Donald Trump Can Make the Iran War Ceasefire Stick

    April 11, 2026 ARFA

    President Donald Trump needs to choose a new, experienced special envoy to manage negotiations with…

    Security

    After US-Israeli war on Iran: What is left of the Gulf countries’ trust in America?

    April 11, 2026 ARFA

    U.S. military prioritization of Israel over Gulf partners during the 2026 conflict has fundamentally shattered the regional security architecture and alliance trust.

    Security

    Britain Couldn’t Have Pulled Off This Iran Rescue

    April 11, 2026 ARFA

    The rescue of a U.S. airman in Iran highlights American military superiority and the lack of equivalent British rescue capabilities.

    Analysis

    Trump, Hegseth and the Language of War Crimes

    April 11, 2026 ARFA

    Threats against Iranian power plants and bridges constitute prima facie evidence of intent to commit war crimes under the Geneva Conventions.

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