In this conversation, Drew Petrimoulx interviews Pranay Vaddi, a nuclear weapons expert, discussing his journey from biochemistry and political science to becoming a key figure in nuclear arms control.

They explore the complexities of the nuclear fuel cycle, the challenges of weaponization, and the evolution of Iran's nuclear program, including the implications of the JCPOA. The discussion also covers the impact of political changes on nuclear diplomacy, military options versus diplomatic strategies, and the effectiveness of recent military strikes on Iran's nuclear capabilities.

Finally, they reflect on the lessons learned regarding nuclear proliferation and the future of international relations in the context of nuclear weapons.

📍Chapters:

00:00 – Meet Pranay Vaddi: Nuclear Policy Insider

03:10 – How Nuclear Weapons Are Made

06:42 – Enriching vs. Weaponizing Uranium

11:54 – The Origins of Iran’s Nuclear Program

16:12 – From Revolution to Proliferation

21:10 – What the JCPOA Actually Did

24:17 – Criticism of the Iran Deal

28:52 – Behind the Biden “Freeze-for-Freeze” Policy

36:35 – Did Something Fundamentally Change?

4:18 – Were the U.S. Strikes Effective?

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