Caleb Maupin: Why America Is Losing Influence — Iran, US, Israel & the Coming Global Shift | EP 136

In Episode 136 of the Kianistan Podcast, American author, journalist, political analyst, and educational speaker Caleb Maupin joins us for a wide-ranging discussion on the Iran–US confrontation, Donald Trump's foreign policy, Israel, the future of American politics, and the shifting global balance of power.Drawing on his experience reporting from Iran, Venezuela, and Russia, Caleb shares his perspective on why the Iran–US Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) appears to have collapsed, whether Washington has realistic military options, and how domestic American politics could shape the next phase of the conflict.We also explore Trump's political strategy, JD Vance, the Republican and Democratic parties, anti-war movements in the United States, media narratives, sanctions, imperialism, and the changing role of Iran, Russia, and China in the emerging multipolar world.Caleb also discusses the work of the Center for Political Innovation, his international reporting, and why he believes a growing anti-war movement is emerging inside the United States.If you enjoy thoughtful conversations on geopolitics, international relations, economics, and world affairs, don't forget to subscribe and share this episode.WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODECaleb Maupin's background in journalism and political analysisWhy the Iran–US MoU is falling apartTrump's approach toward Iran and IsraelWhy the U.S. has limited military optionsJD Vance and the future of Republican politicsDomestic political consequences of another Middle East conflictAnti-war movements inside the United StatesIran's growing strategic leverageThe rise of a multipolar worldThe work of the Center for Political InnovationCHAPTERS00:00 – Introduction & Welcoming Caleb Maupin00:40 – Caleb's Background & International Reporting02:20 – Iran–US Conflict: Where Things Stand Today07:30 – Trump, Israel & Washington's Middle East Strategy12:40 – Why Military Escalation Is Becoming More Difficult19:40 – JD Vance & The Future of Republican Politics25:00 – Has the Iran–US MoU Collapsed?30:00 – Trump's Political Challenges Before the Midterms35:50 – America's Growing Political Polarization37:20 – Iranian Politics & Regional Strategy41:00 – Trump's Messaging on Iran and Israel44:00 – Caleb Maupin's Political Journey46:20 – Building an Anti-War Movement in America50:00 – Center for Political Innovation & Final ThoughtsABOUT CALEB MAUPINCaleb Maupin is an American author, journalist, political analyst, and educational speaker. He has reported from Iran, Venezuela, Russia, and several other countries while covering international affairs, geopolitics, and global politics. He is the founder of the Center for Political Innovation (CPI) and regularly publishes commentary on U.S. foreign policy, economics, and world affairs.CONNECT WITH CALEB MAUPINWebsite: https://www.calebmaupinbooks.net/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CalebMaupinTVCenter for Political Innovation: https://cpiusa.org/Subscribe for conversations on geopolitics, world affairs, economics, diplomacy, history, and international relations.📌 Subscribe to Kianistan for expert analysis on Pakistan, geopolitics & defense.🎧 Search "Kianistan" on all podcast platforms.🌐 https://www.kianistan.com💼 Sponsored by: https://www.worldwidelistings.co.ukHashtags#CalebMaupin #Iran #DonaldTrump #UnitedStates #Israel #Geopolitics #InternationalRelations #WorldPolitics #PoliticalAnalysis #MiddleEast #KianistanPodcast