Regional Affairs
Jun 27, 2025
Why the Houthis Went Missing in Action
If Iran decides to continue retaliation, the Houthis will likely be part of that response at some point.

Jun 26, 2025
Russia’s Role in Iran’s Drone and Missile Gamble
Moscow relied on Iranian drones in Ukraine. Now that the situation is reversed, will Russia help Iran rebuild its deterrence after Israel’s deep strikes?

Jun 25, 2025
Iran’s Strategic Dilemma: Capitulation or Parity?
The current cease-fire may just be an interregnum between rounds of conflict between Israel and Iran, as Iranian decision makers appear more inclined to pursue strategic parity than capitulate.

Jun 24, 2025
The Iran Strikes: Six Answerable Questions
While the just-announced cease-fire provides only a very preliminary indication of how the crisis with Iran will end, some questions can be answered, and those answers offer valuable insight.

Jun 23, 2025
Iran Takes a Huge Hit but Isn’t Doomed or Out of Options
President Trump's attack on Iran's nuclear facilities may or may not have irreparably damaged them, but the Al Udeid strike suggests Tehran is seeking to avoid a prolonged conflict with Washington.

Jun 23, 2025
The Impact of the Attack on Iran and U.S. Foreign Policy Calculus
U.S. officials’ desire to treat the attack on Iran as “one and done” might run up against a failure of diplomacy that creates a bias toward regime change.

Jun 22, 2025
U.S. Strike on Iran: Regional and Diplomatic Fallout
On June 23, AGSI hosted a discussion on the United States' attack on Iranian nuclear sites.

Jun 20, 2025
Saudi Economic Outlook Amid Regional Conflict
Absent deeper and broader hostilities, the Israel-Iran conflict will have a limited impact on the Saudi economy.
