Legal Analysis & Policy

Hormuz Gambit: How Iran Turns a Maritime Chokepoint into an Economic Weapon

Global Legal Affairs Mohsin Pirzada - March 30, 2026

Iran’s decision to block and militarily threaten the Strait of Hormuz represents one of the most consequential uses of economic statecraft in modern history....

Congressional Confrontations: Can a U.S. Senator Legally Use Force Against a Protester?

Power & Accountability Law Mohsin Pirzada - March 16, 2026

Protests inside the U.S. Capitol occasionally trigger tense confrontations between lawmakers, security personnel, and demonstrators. But when a protester disrupts proceedings, a critical legal...

Law of Naval Warfare: Can the U.S. Legally Justify Sinking an Iranian Warship in International Waters?

Global Legal Affairs Mohsin Pirzada - March 15, 2026

The reported sinking of an Iranian warship IRIS DENA by a U.S. submarine in international waters has intensified global debate over the legality of...

War Legal Limits: Can U.S. Strikes on Iran Be Justified Under International Law and the War Powers Act?

Global Legal Affairs Mohsin Pirzada - March 12, 2026

The legality of the recent U.S. military strikes on Iran has become one of the most contested legal questions in global politics, raising complex...

Geopolitical Fault Lines in 2026: Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran, Israel, and the U.S. at an International Law Crossroads

Global Legal Affairs Mohsin Pirzada - March 3, 2026

The geopolitical environment across Asia and the Middle East in early 2026 reflects a volatile convergence of regional conflicts, counter-terror operations, and great-power rivalry,...