UK to Purchase F-35As and Join NATO Nuclear Mission
The United Kingdom is expanding its previously sea-based nuclear force by purchasing at least twelve nuclear-capable F-35A jets for NATO’s nuclear mission. The aircraft reintroduce a nuclear role for the Royal Air Force and are viewed as a setback to disarmament, reflecting European efforts to bolster independent nuclear deterrence amid Russian nuclear threats and uncertainty over continued U.S. security guarantees.

What Happens Now With Iran? An Interview With Wendy Sherman, Chief U.S. Negotiator for the 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal
U.S. policy on Iran’s nuclear program has shifted among threats of force, sanctions, diplomacy, and military action. The 2015 JCPOA imposed strict limits but was abandoned by President Trump in 2018 without a replacement. Despite renewed “maximum pressure,” indirect talks, and joint U.S.-Israeli strikes, no evidence of weaponization exists. Future outcomes hinge on choices by Israel, Iran, the United States, and other key states.

Conference Chief Seeks to Rebuild NPT Credibility: An Interview with Ambassador Do Hung Viet of Vietnam, president of the 2026 NPT Review Conference
The interview with Ambassador Do Hung Viet, President of the 2026 NPT Review Conference, focuses on efforts to strengthen the credibility and effectiveness of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). He emphasizes the importance of rebuilding trust among member states, addressing ongoing compliance and disarmament challenges, and fostering constructive dialogue to reinforce the treaty’s role in global nuclear governance.

Analysis: U.S. Negotiators Were Ill-Prepared for Serious Nuclear Talks With Iran
The analysis provides an overview of the conduct and contextual framework of U.S.–Iran nuclear negotiations, with particular emphasis on U.S. diplomatic preparation and negotiation strategy. It addresses assessments of procedural organization, domestic political decision-making, and the structural constraints shaping talks on Iran’s nuclear programme.