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
Governance U.S. Veto of Maliki Deepens Iraq’s Government DeadlockFebruary 20, 2026 ARFA Trump’s veto of Maliki deepens Iraq’s deadlock, fracturing the Shiite alliance and forcing a stark choice between defiance and replacement.
Governance “The Al-Maliki Problem”: Two Options Facing Iraqi Leaders After Trump’s ThreatsFebruary 18, 2026 ARFA Trump’s veto of Maliki leaves Iraq’s Coordination Framework with a stark choice: proceed with Maliki or withdraw his nomination.
