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
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Cryptography secures nearly every bit of our daily digital interactions, from messaging to banking and cryptocurrencies. Yet rapid advances in quantum computing could threaten existing encryption, while the growing use of blockchain raises new questions about privacy, the risks of illicit finance, government oversight, and the future of digital trust.
September 9, 2026
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The Hoover Institution and Stanford University School of Engineering announced an innovative project and publication dedicated to exploring the breakthroughs and policy implications of cutting-edge technologies that are shaping our societies and economies.
December 7, 2023
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A bold new initiative to help the US government and business leaders navigate the rapidly evolving emerging tech landscape.
November 4, 2026
