The scope of the nuclear renaissance, Iran and the bomb, and more.
Weekend Reads
April 26, 2025
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Podcast—Moving Beyond the Tech Sector: The Scope of the Nuclear Renaissance
feat. Jennifer Gordon
The scope of the nuclear renaissance goes beyond fueling the data centers that are driving the AI revolution, but President Donald Trump’s recent wave of tariffs on raw materials may threaten to curb the growth of nuclear power and the United States’ ability to export nuclear power to emerging markets around the globe. Listen to it here.
Will an Iran Deal Make Nuclear Proliferation Great Again?
By Henry Sokolski
Allowing Iran to keep a civil nuclear program—never mind a weapons program—may set a bad precedent for nonproliferation efforts. Read it here.
Ukraine’s Drone Forces Are Ready for Russia’s Spring Offensive
by David Kirichenko
As Russia is preparing to initiate the spring campaign in its ongoing war, Ukrainian soldiers and military leadership are confident that their drone forces will give the invading Russians hell. Read it here.
From Rome to Tripoli: The Mattei Plan’s Blueprint for Italy’s Geopolitical Ascendancy
by Tom Rhys Jones
Small modular reactors could help meet surging U.S. electricity demand, but regulatory and financial barriers still stand in the way of deployment. Read it here.
Podcast: Diplomacy in the Crosshairs
feat. Paul J. Saunders
The Trump administration has proposed dismantling several key offices at the U.S. State Department. What do these reforms mean for American influence, global leadership, and the future of U.S. foreign policy? Listen to it here.