Iran
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Iran’s Protests and the Myth of Instant Solutions
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On February 28, 2026, the United States & Israel conducted joint large-scale military strikes against Iran, hitting military and nuclear targets across cities including Tehran, Isfahan, Natanz, and Fordow. A number of key Iranian leaders have been killed, including Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Armed Forces Chief of Staff Abdolrahim Mousavi, and…
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The Impact of Sanctions on Iran’s Energy Sector
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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 on everyone from bankers and insurers to international shipping companies and…
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How Dictators Adapt to Modernity
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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.
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US-Iran Nuclear Negotiations: Time for a paradigm shift
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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.
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Making Sanctions Toothless: How Authoritarian Regimes Survive Under International Pressure
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While sanctions have become a popular tool in foreign policy, they may not be effective in confronting certain authoritarian regimes.
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A Nuclear World with Nuclear Problems
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An interview with atomic expert Kennette Benedict about the continuing dangers of nuclear weapons.
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Let’s Make a Deal: An Analytical Framework for the Iran Nuclear Negotiations
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Researchers graphically illustrate why previous diplomatic efforts have failed to deter Iran’s progress toward a nuclear weapons capability.
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Finger on the Joystick: A Drone Expert Weighs in on American Policy
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Professor of Law Amos Guiora discusses when drone strikes are morally and legally justifiable and how U.S. drone policy gets it wrong.
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Fueling the Fire: Azerbaijan, Iran, and the World’s Energy
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Azerbaijan’s ambassador to the U.S. discusses international energy policy in an increasingly complex geopolitical atmosphere
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Iranian Sanctions: New Wine in Old Bottles?
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The oil embargo against Iran will hurt that country’s economy. But it could also have adverse effects in the EU.