Robert Pape
Coverage of Robert Pape in the Nexus archive.
- Iran is forcing the U.S. into an escalation trap as a ‘shadow war’ over the Strait of Hormuz heats up that could kill the tenuous ceasefire
Iran and the U.S. are engaged in a 'shadow war' over control of the Strait of Hormuz, with recent Iranian attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain threatening a ceasefire. The U.S. is defending an alternate shipping route through the strait, which Iran seeks to block to assert control, risking further escalation.
- Pape: US trying to ‘squeak out of strategic defeat’ after Iran
Political scientist Robert Pape argues the US is attempting to avoid a strategic defeat following its conflict with Iran. He claims the fallout from the Iran war is curbing American hubris and challenging Donald Trump's self-image.
- Expert warns about zero-sum issues between U.S. and Iran that are preventing a peace deal
Robert Pape, a University of Chicago professor and director of the Chicago Project on Security and Threats, warns that control over the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear capabilities are zero-sum issues blocking progress toward a U.S.-Iran peace deal.
- The rise of political violence under Trump
The article discusses the increasing trend of political violence in the United States, with insights from Professor Robert Pape. It highlights concerns about the impact of political rhetoric and events under President Donald Trump.
- New Trump Iran threats as ceasefire deadline looms
President Trump's rhetoric on Iran has fluctuated as a ceasefire deadline approaches, raising questions about potential negotiations. CBS News reports on the situation with insights from University of Chicago professor Robert Pape.