The Future of the Internet? How U.S. Sanctions Undermine Internet Freedom in Iran
Despite a commitment to promote openness in the global internet, the United States’ sanctions policies undermine the internet freedom of average Iranian citizens.
The Sacred Defense and Public Health: The Revolutionary Guards’ Fight Against COVID-19
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has exploited the COVID-19 pandemic to expand its influence in Iranian public health matters. The United States should watch this development and explore policies to diminish the IRGC's role in public health.
One Year After Iraq’s October Revolution - A Look Back and a Look Ahead
As Iraq reaches the one-year anniversary of its momentous October Revolution, the country is still plagued by corruption, sectarian violence, and citizen discontent.
The Trump Administration’s Turn to Covert Action Against Iran: A Sign that “Maximum Pressure” Failed
The United States has taken to covert operations against the Islamic Republic, an implicit admission that its maximum pressure policy has failed.
