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
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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
Security Iran’s regime is suffering from strategic vertigo. Its next misstep may be its lastFebruary 25, 2026 ARFA Iran’s regime, reeling from strategic blunders since October 7, now faces another crossroads; defiance may be its last misstep.
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