The Next Eight Weeks Could Change America Forever | Robert Pape

Could the most dangerous phase of Trump’s presidency begin after the midterms? Professor Robert Pape returns to The Global Gambit to explain why he believes America is approaching a critical collision between the Iran war, domestic political instability and a president facing the prospect of a humiliating electoral defeat. We examine reported threats against US diplomats, Iran’s strategy of economic pressure, and how a seemingly successful American ground operation could become a much longer military trap. Pape also discusses whether a change of leadership in Israel could alter the trajectory towards further escalation. After the interview, Pyotr offers his own assessment of Trump’s response to defeat, the resilience of American democracy and the choices facing Israel and Iran. Subscribe to The Global Gambit for more conversations on geopolitics, strategy and global power. Join as a channel member for exclusive content:    / @pyotrkurzin   Support the Channel One-time support: https://buymeacoffee.com/theglobalgambit Patreon:   / theglobalgambit   Newsletter https://pyotrskurzin.substack.com Connect X:   / pkurzin   Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/pyotrkurzin.... Instagram:   / pyotrsfootprints   00:00 Introduction 01:03 Reported assassination threats against US diplomats 09:43 Why the danger could extend into January 16:49 Could Trump use war to expand his power? 26:39 How a US ground operation in Iran could unfold 29:59 The risks of wider Iranian retaliation 33:00 Why an early military victory could become a trap 42:00 Iran’s nuclear programme and Israel’s next leader 47:30 Parchin and the risk of another Israeli strike 53:00 Political violence and the threat from within 56:00 Closing conversation with Robert Pape 58:08 Pyotr’s debrief: would Trump accept defeat? #iran #usa #geopolitics #war #trump #israel