About this episode

Robert Pape discusses the escalating conflict involving Iran and the implications for global security.

4 weeks ago he predicted America would send troops to Iran, now Robert Pape returns to reveal what could happen next! Robert Pape is a Professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago and one of the world's leading authorities on military strategy and security affairs. He has advised every White House since 9/11 on military strategy and bombing campaigns and is the author of 'Our Own Worst Enemies: America and the Age of Violent Populism'. He explains: ◼ The 4-stage escalation trap and why every prediction he made has come true ◼ How Iran and Russia controlling 30% of the world's oil could crash your economy ◼ Why killing Iran's leaders is making the country stronger, not weaker ◼ Why America can bomb Iran's nuclear sites but still can't stop them getting the bomb ◼ The only deal that could stop Iran getting nuclear weapons and why it probably won't happen Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:04:18 20 Years Of War Games Predicted This Conflict 00:06:04 Bombing Iran’s Nuclear Sites Might Backfire 00:07:42 How US Pressure Strengthened Iran 00:11:59 Iran’s Hidden Power Structure Revealed 00:14:37 The Final Stage Of The Escalation Trap 00:17:11 Iran As The Fourth Global Power Center…

People in this episode

Host: Steven Bartlett

Guest: Robert Pape

Topics covered

• military strategy
• Iran conflict
• US foreign policy
• nuclear weapons
• oil economy

Keywords

• Iran
• military strategy
• nuclear weapons
• US foreign policy
• oil economy
• Robert Pape

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: University of Chicago, White House

Books & works: Our Own Worst Enemies: America and the Age of Violent Populism

Places: Iran, Russia, America, Israel

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