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
Policy Brief The first year of Trump’s second term in the Middle East: The case for qualified optimismMarch 3, 2026 ARFA Trump’s first year back: Iran weakened, Gaza ceasefire in place, and shipping in the Red Sea increased.
Security US presses NATO for major reset, ending mission in IraqFebruary 26, 2026 ARFA The U.S. is pushing NATO for a “return to factory settings,” ending the Iraq mission and scaling down KFOR in Kosovo.
Policy Brief Donald Trump Is Forcing a Reset in Iraqi PoliticsFebruary 19, 2026 ARFA Trump’s ultimatum shattered Iraq’s paralysis; the test is whether the Shiite alliance will back a premier capable of curbing Iranian influence.
