Prof Robert Pape: The Politics Of Force
Most analysis explains events. Few explain what phase a conflict is entering — and what that means before it hardens into commitment.The Politics Of Force gives you the frameworks to recognize when pressure is shifting from episodic crisis to structural entanglement — and what trade-offs follow.Episodes will cover Global Geopolitical events and US Domestic Political Issues.
EP02 : The Pickaxe Mountain Trap
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The Pickaxe Mountain Trap: Why a Tactical Nuke Won’t Stop Iran—And Could Wreck the American Economy
SHOULD TRUMP USE A NUCLEAR WEAPON?
With domestic gas prices skyrocketing and construction rapidly accelerating at Pickaxe Mountain—Iran’s most fortified facility for weaponizing enriched uranium—the geopolitical clock is running out. Pressure is mounting on President Trump to deliver a decisive blow against Tehran before the pivotal midterm elections on November 3.
The War Is Coming Home
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The War Is Coming Home: Support for Political Violence Has Doubled
In the year America went to war with Iran, support for political violence at home doubled.
That’s the finding of our new CPOST national survey, taken Aug 29-31 2026:
16% of American adults, over 40 million people, support President Trump using the U.S. military to suppress protests against his agenda.25%, over 60 million, support using force to prevent Trump from being president....
