White House war advisor ROBERT PAPE reveals why Trump is trapped in a war with Iran, the risk of a nuclear breakout, the role of China in the conflict, and how the US is losing control of the Middle East.
Robert Pape is a renowned political scientist and director of the Chicago Project on Security and Threats. He has advised every White House since 9/11 on military strategy and is the author of Bombing to Win: Air Power and Coercion in War.
He explains:
▪️The 3 stages of the escalation trap locking the US into war
▪️Why precision smart bombs trick leaders into strategic failure
▪️The hidden reality of Iran's 400kg enriched uranium stockpile
▪️How killing the Supreme Leader made the Iranian regime more resilient
▪️The pattern that connects Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq and Iran
- (00:00) Intro
- (02:01) What’s Really Happening In The World Right Now
- (04:01) I’ve Worked With The White House For The Last 20 Years
- (04:48) What Iran War Simulations Reveal About The Next Conflict
- (08:56) What Really Happened When The U.S. Bombed Iran’s Nuclear Sites
- (11:57) Does Removing A Leader Actually Collapse A Regime?
- (16:05) Iran’s New Supreme Leader May Be Even More Hostile To The U.S.
- (26:04) The Escalation Scenario Most People Aren’t Paying Attention To
- (41:12) Ads
- (43:11) What The Next U.S.–Iran War Could Actually Look Like
- (47:31) What Happens If The U.S. Hadn’t Bombed Iran - Would War Be Worse?
- (52:06) Does Trump Really Influence Netanyahu’s Decisions?
- (54:02) Are Trump’s Global Decisions Driven By Legacy?
- (1:04:30) Could The World Be Heading Toward Another Genocide?
- (1:05:52) What Happens After “Stage 3”
- (1:07:14) Ads
- (1:12:11) China’s Quiet Strategy For Global Dominance
- (1:13:15) Is America’s Superpower Era Ending?
- (1:16:29) Why China May Benefit From A U.S. Conflict With Iran
- (1:22:51) The Real Long-Term Prize The U.S. Is Fighting For
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<p class="text-node">White House war advisor ROBERT PAPE reveals why Trump is trapped in a war with Iran, the risk of a nuclear breakout, the role of China in the conflict, and how the US is losing control of the Middle East.</p><p class="text-node"></p><p class="text-node"></p><p class="text-node">Robert Pape is a renowned political scientist and director of the Chicago Project on Security and Threats. He has advised every White House since 9/11 on military strategy and is the author of Bombing to Win: Air Power and Coercion in War.</p><p class="text-node"></p><p class="text-node"></p><p class="text-node">He explains:</p><p class="text-node">▪️The 3 stages of the escalation trap locking the US into war</p><p class="text-node">▪️Why precision smart bombs trick leaders into strategic failure</p><p class="text-node">▪️The hidden reality of Iran's 400kg enriched uranium stockpile</p><p class="text-node">▪️How killing the Supreme Leader made the Iranian regime more resilient</p><p class="text-node">▪️The pattern that connects Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq and Iran</p><p class="text-node"></p><p class="text-node"></p><p class="text-node">(00:00) Intro<br>(02:01) What’s Really Happening In The World Right Now<br>(04:01) I’ve Worked With The White House For The Last 20 Years<br>(04:48) What Iran War Simulations Reveal About The Next Conflict<br>(08:56) What Really Happened When The U.S. Bombed Iran’s Nuclear Sites<br>(11:57) Does Removing A Leader Actually Collapse A Regime?<br>(16:05) Iran’s New Supreme Leader May Be Even More Hostile To The U.S.<br>(26:04) The Escalation Scenario Most People Aren’t Paying Attention To<br>(41:12) Ads<br>(43:11) What The Next U.S.–Iran War Could Actually Look Like<br>(47:31) What Happens If The U.S. Hadn’t Bombed Iran - Would War Be Worse?<br>(52:06) Does Trump Really Influence Netanyahu’s Decisions?<br>(54:02) Are Trump’s Global Decisions Driven By Legacy?<br>(1:04:30) Could The World Be Heading Toward Another Genocide?<br>(1:05:52) What Happens After “Stage 3”<br>(1:07:14) Ads<br>(1:12:11) China’s Quiet Strategy For Global Dominance<br>(1:13:15) Is America’s Superpower Era Ending?<br>(1:16:29) Why China May Benefit From A U.S. Conflict With Iran<br>(1:22:51) The Real Long-Term Prize The U.S. Is Fighting For</p><p class="text-node"></p><p class="text-node"></p><p class="text-node">Enjoyed the episode? 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White House war advisor ROBERT PAPE reveals why Trump is trapped in a war with Iran, the risk of a nuclear breakout, the role of China in the conflict, and how the US is losing control of the Middle East.
Robert Pape is a renowned political scientist and director of the Chicago Project on Security and Threats. He has advised every White House since 9/11 on military strategy and is the author of Bombing to Win: Air Power and Coercion in War.
He explains:
▪️The 3 stages of the escalation trap locking the US into war
▪️Why precision smart bombs trick leaders into strategic failure
▪️The hidden reality of Iran's 400kg enriched uranium stockpile
▪️How killing the Supreme Leader made the Iranian regime more resilient
▪️The pattern that connects Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq and Iran
- (00:00) Intro
- (02:01) What’s Really Happening In The World Right Now
- (04:01) I’ve Worked With The White House For The Last 20 Years
- (04:48) What Iran War Simulations Reveal About The Next Conflict
- (08:56) What Really Happened When The U.S. Bombed Iran’s Nuclear Sites
- (11:57) Does Removing A Leader Actually Collapse A Regime?
- (16:05) Iran’s New Supreme Leader May Be Even More Hostile To The U.S.
- (26:04) The Escalation Scenario Most People Aren’t Paying Attention To
- (41:12) Ads
- (43:11) What The Next U.S.–Iran War Could Actually Look Like
- (47:31) What Happens If The U.S. Hadn’t Bombed Iran - Would War Be Worse?
- (52:06) Does Trump Really Influence Netanyahu’s Decisions?
- (54:02) Are Trump’s Global Decisions Driven By Legacy?
- (1:04:30) Could The World Be Heading Toward Another Genocide?
- (1:05:52) What Happens After “Stage 3”
- (1:07:14) Ads
- (1:12:11) China’s Quiet Strategy For Global Dominance
- (1:13:15) Is America’s Superpower Era Ending?
- (1:16:29) Why China May Benefit From A U.S. Conflict With Iran
- (1:22:51) The Real Long-Term Prize The U.S. Is Fighting For
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<p class="text-node">White House war advisor ROBERT PAPE reveals why Trump is trapped in a war with Iran, the risk of a nuclear breakout, the role of China in the conflict, and how the US is losing control of the Middle East.</p><p class="text-node"></p><p class="text-node"></p><p class="text-node">Robert Pape is a renowned political scientist and director of the Chicago Project on Security and Threats. He has advised every White House since 9/11 on military strategy and is the author of Bombing to Win: Air Power and Coercion in War.</p><p class="text-node"></p><p class="text-node"></p><p class="text-node">He explains:</p><p class="text-node">▪️The 3 stages of the escalation trap locking the US into war</p><p class="text-node">▪️Why precision smart bombs trick leaders into strategic failure</p><p class="text-node">▪️The hidden reality of Iran's 400kg enriched uranium stockpile</p><p class="text-node">▪️How killing the Supreme Leader made the Iranian regime more resilient</p><p class="text-node">▪️The pattern that connects Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq and Iran</p><p class="text-node"></p><p class="text-node"></p><p class="text-node">(00:00) Intro<br>(02:01) What’s Really Happening In The World Right Now<br>(04:01) I’ve Worked With The White House For The Last 20 Years<br>(04:48) What Iran War Simulations Reveal About The Next Conflict<br>(08:56) What Really Happened When The U.S. Bombed Iran’s Nuclear Sites<br>(11:57) Does Removing A Leader Actually Collapse A Regime?<br>(16:05) Iran’s New Supreme Leader May Be Even More Hostile To The U.S.<br>(26:04) The Escalation Scenario Most People Aren’t Paying Attention To<br>(41:12) Ads<br>(43:11) What The Next U.S.–Iran War Could Actually Look Like<br>(47:31) What Happens If The U.S. Hadn’t Bombed Iran - Would War Be Worse?<br>(52:06) Does Trump Really Influence Netanyahu’s Decisions?<br>(54:02) Are Trump’s Global Decisions Driven By Legacy?<br>(1:04:30) Could The World Be Heading Toward Another Genocide?<br>(1:05:52) What Happens After “Stage 3”<br>(1:07:14) Ads<br>(1:12:11) China’s Quiet Strategy For Global Dominance<br>(1:13:15) Is America’s Superpower Era Ending?<br>(1:16:29) Why China May Benefit From A U.S. Conflict With Iran<br>(1:22:51) The Real Long-Term Prize The U.S. Is Fighting For</p><p class="text-node"></p><p class="text-node"></p><p class="text-node">Enjoyed the episode? 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