The recent withdrawal of the United States from the multilateral Iran Nuclear deal (commonly known as JCPOA) reimposes American sanctions on the purchase of Iranian oil and natural gas. The decision from the Trump administration will have wide-reaching effects... More »
Economist Sergei Guriev and political scientist Daniel Treisman utilize informational theory to articulate the way in which modern dictators survive in an age of mass information and globalization. More »
Dr. Parsi warns against continued sanctions on Iran, discusses the impact of US Congress on nuclear negotiations, and highlights the need for a paradigm shift in US-Iran relations. More »
While sanctions have become a popular tool in foreign policy, they may not be effective in confronting certain authoritarian regimes. More »
An interview with atomic expert Kennette Benedict about the continuing dangers of nuclear weapons. More »
Researchers graphically illustrate why previous diplomatic efforts have failed to deter Iran’s progress toward a nuclear weapons capability. More »
What impact did social media play in the 2009 protests in Iran? More »
Professor of Law Amos Guiora discusses when drone strikes are morally and legally justifiable and how U.S. drone policy gets it wrong. More »
Azerbaijan’s ambassador to the U.S. discusses international energy policy in an increasingly complex geopolitical atmosphere More »
The oil embargo against Iran will hurt that country's economy. But it could also have adverse effects in the EU. More »