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
Analysis Some questions concerning Indonesia’s 8,000 troops in GazaMarch 3, 2026 ARFA Indonesia pledged 8,000 troops to a U.S.-led Gaza force—outside UN mandate, with unclear legal protections and cost.
Security Trump makes moves to take all troops out of Iraq and SyriaFebruary 22, 2026 ARFA The U.S. plans to complete its military withdrawal from Iraq by September 2026, with NATO advisers likely leaving at the same time.