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
Energy Think a $35B gas deal will thaw Egypt toward Israel? Not so fastFebruary 28, 2026 ARFA A $35 billion gas deal is signed, but a summit is impossible; Sisi refuses to legitimize Netanyahu after Gaza.
Energy Building on Egypt and Israel’s Uneasy Gas DealFebruary 13, 2026 The gas deal eases Egypt-Israel tensions but deeper political rifts remain, requiring sustained U.S. diplomacy to secure lasting regional cooperation.
Energy Does Syria’s Electricity Crisis Have an Israeli Solution?February 10, 2026 Israel’s gas could solve Syria’s power crisis via Jordan, but faces political and financial obstacles despite the urgent need.