The Iran War Expert: I Simulated The Iran War for 20 Years. Here’s What Happens Next

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 Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:01 What’s Really Happening In The World Right Now 00:04:01 I’ve Worked With The White House For The Last 20 Years 00:04:48 What Iran War Simulations Reveal About The Next Conflict 00:08:56 What Really Happened When The U.S. Bombed Iran’s Nuclear Sites 00:11:57 Does Removing A Leader Actually Collapse A Regime? 00:16:05 Iran’s New Supreme Leader May Be Even More Hostile To The U.S. 00:26:04 The Escalation Scenario Most People Aren’t Paying Attention To 00:41:12 Ads 00:43:11 What The Next U.S.–Iran War Could Actually Look Like 00:47:31 What Happens If The U.S. Hadn’t Bombed Iran - Would War Be Worse? 00:52:06 Does Trump Really Influence Netanyahu’s Decisions? 00:54:02 Are Trump’s Global Decisions Driven By Legacy? 01:04:30 Could The World Be Heading Toward Another Genocide? 01:05:52 What Happens After “Stage 3” 01:07:14 Ads 01:12:11 China’s Quiet Strategy For Global Dominance 01:13:15 Is America’s Superpower Era Ending? 01:16:29 Why China May Benefit From A U.S. Conflict With Iran 01:22:51 The Real Long-Term Prize The U.S. Is Fighting For Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com Follow Robert: X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/CACnkUs LinkedIn - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/EhIzCvZ Substack - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/AtTbkWq The Diary Of A CEO: Join DOAC Circle - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/EVyBm53 The Diary Of A CEO book - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/67654nf The 1% Diary - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/2mrbk7t Conversation Cards - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/Ex8Yc9b Get email updates - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/7Az7mkJ Follow DOAC on Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/6KoLc6C Sponsors: Stan - Visit https://coach.stan.store/?ref=stevenbartlett&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=episode1 Fiverr - https://fiverr.com/diary and get 10% off your first order when you use code DIARY Wispr - Get 14 days of Wispr Flow for free at https://wisprflow.ai/steven