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Here is a paywall free link to my new Foreign Affairs article, "America's New Age of Political Violence: What Happens when the Threat comes from Both the Left and Right": www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...
America’s New Age of Political Violence
What happens when the threat comes from both left and right.
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October 10, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Here is a paywall free link to my new Foreign Affairs article, "America's New Age of Political Violence: What Happens when the Threat comes from Both the Left and Right": www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...
Just engaged in a profound discussion on American political violence on one of Europe's most watched programs. The topic of whether US political debate can rebound from Charlie Kirk's killing was explored on DW News Desk. I come in at min 18:05 www.youtube.com/watch?v=34vG...
Can US political debate recover from Charlie Kirk's killing? | DW News Desk
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September 17, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Just engaged in a profound discussion on American political violence on one of Europe's most watched programs. The topic of whether US political debate can rebound from Charlie Kirk's killing was explored on DW News Desk. I come in at min 18:05 www.youtube.com/watch?v=34vG...
Fox's Bill Hemmer and I discuss the new era of violent populism in America: video.foxnews.com/v/6379504110...
Professor sounds alarm on 'violent populism' after Charlie Kirk assassination | Fox News Video
University of Chicago professor Robert Pape joined 'America's Newsroom' to discuss why he believes there has been a surge of politically-charged violence amid the fallout from Charlie Kirk's assassina...
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September 15, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Fox's Bill Hemmer and I discuss the new era of violent populism in America: video.foxnews.com/v/6379504110...
On “Chicago Tonight,” I discuss how Pres Trump is taking us down a dark road and why it is not too late to reverse course: news.wttw.com/2025/09/09/t... #ICEoperations #NationalGuardThreats
Trump Taking US ‘Down a Dark Road,’ Says UChicago Political Violence Expert
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s launch of “Operation Midway Blitz” this week is expected to ramp up the deployment of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Chicago.
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September 10, 2025 at 2:46 PM
On “Chicago Tonight,” I discuss how Pres Trump is taking us down a dark road and why it is not too late to reverse course: news.wttw.com/2025/09/09/t... #ICEoperations #NationalGuardThreats
On "The Chicago Report," I engage in discussion with former Chief of Chicago Police and prominent ACLU leader on ICE operations and potential threats posed by National Guard. Watch the insightful conversation: www.fox32chicago.com/video/1705024 #ChicagoReport #ICEoperations #NationalGuardThreats
The Chicago Report: Panel debates ICE operations, threats of National Guard
Fox 32's Paris Schutz leads a panel with Robert Pape, a political science professor at the University of Chicago, Garry McCarthy, the former superintendent of the Chicago Police Department, and Ed Yoh...
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September 10, 2025 at 2:41 PM
On "The Chicago Report," I engage in discussion with former Chief of Chicago Police and prominent ACLU leader on ICE operations and potential threats posed by National Guard. Watch the insightful conversation: www.fox32chicago.com/video/1705024 #ChicagoReport #ICEoperations #NationalGuardThreats
NPR All Things Considered's Scott Detrow and I had a thought-provoking discussion on What happens when democracies use military force to occupy their own territory You can listen here: www.npr.org/2025/09/07/n...
What happens when democracies use military force to occupy their own territory?
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Robert A. Pape of the University of Chicago about what happens when democracies use military force to occupy their own territory. Weeks of talk of sending federal troops ...
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September 8, 2025 at 2:10 PM
NPR All Things Considered's Scott Detrow and I had a thought-provoking discussion on What happens when democracies use military force to occupy their own territory You can listen here: www.npr.org/2025/09/07/n...
The world is closely following how Chicago is bracing for federal troops. Watch my BBC interview: youtu.be/rcBiBIN0B0Q
BBC World News: Chicago Braces for National Guard
YouTube video by Chicago Project on Secuity and Threats
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September 7, 2025 at 9:02 PM
The world is closely following how Chicago is bracing for federal troops. Watch my BBC interview: youtu.be/rcBiBIN0B0Q
As expected in my NYT oped, Chicago is now beginning to mobilize protests vs the federal forces. The story confirms 150k+ undoc immigrants in Chicago, ~10% of city. President Trump, please reconsider your plan to "liberate" Chicago, as you recently called this. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/05/u...
Chicago Braces for Trump’s Immigration Crackdown
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September 6, 2025 at 4:20 PM
As expected in my NYT oped, Chicago is now beginning to mobilize protests vs the federal forces. The story confirms 150k+ undoc immigrants in Chicago, ~10% of city. President Trump, please reconsider your plan to "liberate" Chicago, as you recently called this. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/05/u...
Fred Wellman and I discuss Chicago's Dark Road on his important podcast. Already has 100k views. You can watch it here: www.youtube.com/live/bn5ECRw...
LIVE: Chicago STRIKES BACK as Trump THREATENS INVASION
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September 6, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Fred Wellman and I discuss Chicago's Dark Road on his important podcast. Already has 100k views. You can watch it here: www.youtube.com/live/bn5ECRw...
As highlighted in my recent NYT op-ed and exemplified in this article, U.S. cities appreciate federal assistance in combating crime. But, they are wary of excessive military presence due to its potential political ramifications. Read more about this nuanced issue: www.nytimes.com/2025/09/06/u...
Many Cities Say Yes to Federal Police Help, but No to ‘Occupation’
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September 6, 2025 at 2:33 PM
As highlighted in my recent NYT op-ed and exemplified in this article, U.S. cities appreciate federal assistance in combating crime. But, they are wary of excessive military presence due to its potential political ramifications. Read more about this nuanced issue: www.nytimes.com/2025/09/06/u...
Surging federal troops into Chicago would be a dangerous mistake, but it is not too late for cooler heads to prevail. Explore the reasons why in my new New York Times piece: www.nytimes.com/2025/09/05/o...
Opinion | Chicago Could Be a Powder Keg
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September 5, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Surging federal troops into Chicago would be a dangerous mistake, but it is not too late for cooler heads to prevail. Explore the reasons why in my new New York Times piece: www.nytimes.com/2025/09/05/o...
Is Trump interested in "law and order"? See the Surprisingly Violent “Non-Violent” Offenders in the Capitol Hill Siege who Trump Pardoned: cpost.uchicago.edu/publications...
UChicago CPOST
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August 13, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Is Trump interested in "law and order"? See the Surprisingly Violent “Non-Violent” Offenders in the Capitol Hill Siege who Trump Pardoned: cpost.uchicago.edu/publications...
Meet the violent offenders against police that Trump pardoned: cpost.uchicago.edu/publications...
UChicago CPOST
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August 13, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Meet the violent offenders against police that Trump pardoned: cpost.uchicago.edu/publications...
NYT has my extensive commentary on how Trump is siding with law and order so long as it supports his political agenda. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/12/u...
Trump Deploys National Guard for D.C. Crime but Called Jan. 6 Rioters ‘Very Special’
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August 13, 2025 at 1:22 AM
NYT has my extensive commentary on how Trump is siding with law and order so long as it supports his political agenda. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/12/u...
(2 of 2) I had an lengthy discussion on why political violence is rising in America with CNN's Michael Smerconish. Here is my commentary: The rise in Political Violence with Robert Pape Professor of Political Science, University of Chicago
Robert Pape: f.io/QvMIb2x4
Robert Pape: f.io/QvMIb2x4
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August 10, 2025 at 10:08 AM
(2 of 2) I had an lengthy discussion on why political violence is rising in America with CNN's Michael Smerconish. Here is my commentary: The rise in Political Violence with Robert Pape Professor of Political Science, University of Chicago
Robert Pape: f.io/QvMIb2x4
Robert Pape: f.io/QvMIb2x4
(1 of 2) I had an lengthy discussion on why political violence is rising in America with CNN's Michael Smerconish. Here is his excellent opening commentary: Smerconish: Civility in Crisis – Running for office shouldn’t require a flak jacket.
Commentary: f.io/hYP1CMbm
Commentary: f.io/hYP1CMbm
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August 10, 2025 at 10:06 AM
(1 of 2) I had an lengthy discussion on why political violence is rising in America with CNN's Michael Smerconish. Here is his excellent opening commentary: Smerconish: Civility in Crisis – Running for office shouldn’t require a flak jacket.
Commentary: f.io/hYP1CMbm
Commentary: f.io/hYP1CMbm
We are witnessing a significant moment in history. Israel’s campaign in Gaza is the most lethal case of a Western democracy using the punishment of civilians as a tactic of war. Israel must reverse course or face the world's growing wrath. www.foreignaffairs.com/israel/unpar...
The Unparalleled Devastation of Gaza
Why punishing civilians has not yielded strategic success.
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August 7, 2025 at 2:37 PM
We are witnessing a significant moment in history. Israel’s campaign in Gaza is the most lethal case of a Western democracy using the punishment of civilians as a tactic of war. Israel must reverse course or face the world's growing wrath. www.foreignaffairs.com/israel/unpar...
In the midst of mounting tensions across the United States, Texas lawmakers have sought sanctuary in Illinois. Divisions in the US continue to escalate from words to actions. Check out my recent interview with ABC News to gain more insights: (abc7chicago.com/videoClip/17...)
Texas Democrats increase spotlight on Pritzker as key figure opposing Trump agenda
Politicians leaving the state is a tried and true strategy. But this fight is happening on a bigger stage, said UChicago Political Science Professor Robert Pape.
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August 5, 2025 at 2:41 PM
In the midst of mounting tensions across the United States, Texas lawmakers have sought sanctuary in Illinois. Divisions in the US continue to escalate from words to actions. Check out my recent interview with ABC News to gain more insights: (abc7chicago.com/videoClip/17...)
What are the lasting consequences of bombing Iran? Regime change? More War? Enduring cease-fire? I was part of deep conversation with highly knowledgeable experts hosted by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs. To learn more, watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCi4...
The Middle East on Edge: What’s Next for Iran, Israel, and the Region
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August 1, 2025 at 2:15 PM
What are the lasting consequences of bombing Iran? Regime change? More War? Enduring cease-fire? I was part of deep conversation with highly knowledgeable experts hosted by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs. To learn more, watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCi4...
To delve deeper into the analysis, my original Foreign Affairs article is here: www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...
Israel’s Futile Air War
Precision strikes will not destroy Iran’s nuclear program—or its government.
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July 22, 2025 at 2:50 PM
To delve deeper into the analysis, my original Foreign Affairs article is here: www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...
It's evident that the outcomes predicted in my Foreign Affairs article about the strategic consequences of bombing Iran have materialized. The bombing bolstered support for the Iranian regime and failed to eradicate its enriched uranium. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/22/w...
July 22, 2025 at 2:49 PM
It's evident that the outcomes predicted in my Foreign Affairs article about the strategic consequences of bombing Iran have materialized. The bombing bolstered support for the Iranian regime and failed to eradicate its enriched uranium. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/22/w...
The Middle East is edging closer to a potentially catastrophic nuclear conflict, with unprecedented challenges. To avert these looming dangers, a transformative shift in America's nuclear policy is imperative. Read more about this critical issue:
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/07/20/o...
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/07/20/o...
Robert A. Pape: To prevent nuclear war in the Middle East, America needs to change its nuclear doctrine
The world is moving closer to the brink of nuclear war in alarming ways that are more dangerous and harder to anticipate than during the Cold War. The famous 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis was a harrowi…
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July 20, 2025 at 4:26 PM
The Middle East is edging closer to a potentially catastrophic nuclear conflict, with unprecedented challenges. To avert these looming dangers, a transformative shift in America's nuclear policy is imperative. Read more about this critical issue:
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/07/20/o...
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/07/20/o...
A short version of Postol's excellent technical analysis showing how elbow air shafts almost certainly prevented US bombs from destroying Fordo: www.youtube.com/watch?v=TriA...
BUNKER BUSTER BOMB Myth /MIT Prof Ted Postol & Lt Col Daniel Davis
YouTube video by Daniel Davis / Deep Dive
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June 30, 2025 at 9:10 PM
A short version of Postol's excellent technical analysis showing how elbow air shafts almost certainly prevented US bombs from destroying Fordo: www.youtube.com/watch?v=TriA...
The best technical analysis so far showing how easy it was for Iran to move the 60% HEU and hard for US bombs to destroy the key chambers at Fordo, esp min 25-29 and 40-46: www.google.com/search?sca_e...
ted postol iran - Google Search
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June 30, 2025 at 9:07 PM
The best technical analysis so far showing how easy it was for Iran to move the 60% HEU and hard for US bombs to destroy the key chambers at Fordo, esp min 25-29 and 40-46: www.google.com/search?sca_e...
Now clear Israel and US attacks on Iran's nuclear program were all high risk, no meaningful reward. We are not stopping nuclear breakout, but creating an Iran with nuclear teeth: www.nytimes.com/2025/06/24/u...
Strike Set Back Iran’s Nuclear Program by Only a Few Months, U.S. Report Says
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June 24, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Now clear Israel and US attacks on Iran's nuclear program were all high risk, no meaningful reward. We are not stopping nuclear breakout, but creating an Iran with nuclear teeth: www.nytimes.com/2025/06/24/u...