I think the Iran deal is one of the best things to come out of the international sphere as of late. My office is pretty depressing, but being able to see something so positive come out of my building is amazing. Iran was a central hub of culture in the Middle East/South Asia pre-Revolution and, with the proper space to grow, I think has the potential to reclaim that. I'm also hoping that Netanyahu blows a gasket and continues to make himself look like an ass over it. Seeing massive, much needed cultural/political reform come to Israel would help iron out a lot of rustled feathers.
(this post does not reflect the view of the U.S. government)
I work on Af/Pak issues. It's depressing. ETA : well it has become more depressing. It was exciting when I first got there because the elections had just happened and I was all afloat with idealism.