As the war in Iran continues into its second month, we’ve compiled a new set of essays about the lasting consequences of the conflict in the forthcoming issue of Foreign Affairs. Jason Bordoff and Meghan O’Sullivan warn that today’s oil and gas crisis could trigger a retreat from global energy markets. Amos Yadlin and Avner Golov argue that the war could pave the way for a more stable Middle East. Suzanne Maloney explains how hard-liners in Tehran could use the war to consolidate power. Afshon Ostovar, meanwhile, notes that more reform-minded political figures have a chance of coming out on top. Together, they provide essential insight about where the conflict stands and what comes next. Start reading below and follow our latest Iran coverage here. 

The Iran Shock

And the Dangerous Allure of Energy Autarky

By Jason Bordoff and Meghan L. O’Sullivan

The Iran Imperative

How America and Israel Can Shape a New Middle East

By Amos Yadlin and Avner Golov

The Third Islamic Republic

A War’s Unintended Consequences—for Iran, the Middle East, and the Global Order

By Suzanne Maloney

The Real War for Iran’s Future

Who Will Determine the Fate of the Islamic Republic?

By Afshon Ostovar

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