Negotiations concerning a potential American return to the Iran Deal have opened in Vienna. The diplomacy is complex. While the JCPOA is generally treated as involving only the U.S. and Iran, it also includes Russia, China and three European countries: England, France and Germany. Germany is exceptional because it is (aside from Iran) the only non-nuclear power in the talks, but also because of its long-standing special relationship with Iran. Political scientist Matthias Kuentzel studies this relationship and sheds light on several aspects including nuclear politics, anti-Americanism in Europe, and the anti-Semitism of the Iranian regime. He builds on his book Germany and Iran: From the Aryan Axis to the Nuclear Threshold and some of his articles are available at matthiaskuentzel.de
Videos
Quantum technologies show great promise in computing, communications, and sensing, with significant implications for economic competitiveness and national security. Maintaining US leadership will require sustained basic research, a strong quantum workforce, secure supply chains, and strategic public- and private-sector investment.
August 25, 2026
Podcasts
Palantir UK chief Louis Mosley joins Secrets of Statecraft to discuss how the company’s technology is transforming warfare, healthcare, and policing.
August 25, 2026
Articles
Friends, Greetings from the Lion City! I apologize for getting this out so late. As we used to say in the Army this was a violation of the 7 P’s (Proper Planning and Preparation Prevents Piss Poor Performance). The original plan was to get it all done and scheduled to publish before getting on my 20+ hour flight.
August 23, 2026
