Peyman Mestchian mentions that he closely followed every wrestling bout, every taekwondo kick, and every weight lift by Iranian athletes in Paris. These events reflect his continued interest and connection to Iranian culture and achievements despite living abroad.

The Iran nuclear deal was significant for Iranian scientists, entrepreneurs, and intellectuals living abroad as it provided a brief window of opportunity to reconnect with their homeland. It fostered an environment that encouraged these expatriates to consider returning or contributing ...Read more

According to the letter, the void left by the talent exodus from Iran is being partially filled by Chinese funding, know-how, and technology. This suggests that as Western influence and opportunities diminish due to sanctions and political tensions, China is ...Read more

Following the Iran nuclear deal, the London-Tehran BA flight route became active again, with business class seats filled with businessmen from Fortune 500 companies and consulting firms. This indicates that the deal led to increased business activity and connectivity between ...Read more

The election of Donald Trump led to a significant shift in US policy towards Iran. His administration withdrew from the Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA), reimposed and increased sanctions against Iran, and introduced a travel ban. These actions disrupted the momentum ...Read more

Peyman Mestchian’s personal experience reflects broader trends among Iranian expatriates in that, like many others, he felt a renewed sense of hope and engagement with Iran following the JCPOA. His observations of the enthusiasm among expatriates to reverse the brain ...Read more

The election of Donald Trump as US president in November 2016 marked a turning point. His administration’s policies, including the travel ban and the withdrawal from the JCPOA, led to a reversal of the positive trend of Iranian expatriates re-engaging ...Read more

The JCPOA created enthusiasm among Iranian expatriates to reconnect with Iran, reversing the brain drain. This was evident as many expatriates showed a renewed interest in contributing to Iran’s development, spurred by the hope for a more open society and ...Read more

Peyman Mestchian warns the West about underestimating the role of Chinese funding and technology because it is beginning to fill the gap left by the departure of Western influence and Iranian talent. This could lead to a significant shift in ...Read more

Peyman Mestchian argues that the Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA) had a positive and liberating effect on Iranian expatriates, encouraging them to re-engage with their homeland and potentially reverse the brain drain by fostering hope for a more open and prosperous ...Read more