What is behind the growing tension in the Middle East? đ
Following the US drone strike that killed an Iranian general in Iraq and Iran, shooting down a Ukrainian passenger airliner, international concerns over security and legality have arisen, while in Iran, protests against the governmentâs response to the attack on...
Was the killing of Qasem Soleimani legal under international law? đ
On January 3, the United States used a drone to kill Iranian General Qasem Soleimani. The Iranianâs retaliated with missile strikes against US military assets in Iraq. Under what legal authority did the US kill Soleimani? Are targeted assassinations legal under...
Q+A: Banning the bomb: Are the days of nuclear weapons numbered?
In 2017, the United Nations General Assembly passed a mandate to negotiate a treaty that would ban nuclear weapons. While the Treaty for the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons passed 122 votes to 1, no nuclear state or NATO member other than the Netherlands voted on the...
Does Trump really want war with Iran?
By Sirous Amerian Does Trump really want war with Iran? Sirous Amerian investigates. Once again it seems as though Iran and the United States are at each otherâs throats and hostilities have risen. Frankly, this is nothing new for those who have been following the...
Can new sanctions against Russia and Iran actually work?
By David Cortright David Cortright argues why new economic sanctions on Russia and Iran will not work. Sanctions are much in demand these days as a tool of American foreign policy. Members of Congress want tough new sanctions against Russia for its interference in...
Will Trump’s withdrawal from the Iran deal jeopardise North Korean negotiations?
By Tony Walker Tony Walker explores whether Trumpâs withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal could fracture alliances and jeopardise North Korea negotiations. President Donald Trumpâs unilateral decision to withdraw from the multilateral agreement to restrain Iranâs...Subscribe by Email
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