US Foreign Policy & Global Intervention | Prof. David Gibbs on Iran, Oil Crisis & US-Israel Ties

In this episode of Kianistan, we sit down with David N. Gibbs — Professor of History at the University of Arizona and a leading expert on humanitarian intervention and international relations — for a critical look at the machinery behind US foreign policy.We dive deep into the current Iran war situation and the strategic maneuvers of US delegations in the region. Professor Gibbs provides a masterclass in economic history by comparing today’s energy instability to the 1973 oil crisis, exploring how these cycles of interventionism continue to shape the global economy.The conversation uncovers the complexities of the US-Israel relationship and the far-reaching consequences of US military power and sanctions. We also discuss the shifting tectonic plates of global influence, analyzing China’s rise, the perceived decline of American hegemony, and the evolving roles of the UAE and Saudi Arabia under the Abraham Accords. Finally, we look inward to see how these high-stakes geopolitical gambles are directly impacting US domestic politics and upcoming elections.🎙 Topics Discussed:Iran War Situation and US involvementOil Crisis: 1973 vs. TodayUS Foreign Policy and the history of InterventionismThe evolution of US and Israel relationsThe global impact of US Sanctions on IranUS Military Power and global strategic influenceChina’s Rise and the Decline of US PowerMiddle East Geopolitics: UAE, Saudi Arabia, and the Abraham AccordsForeign Policy’s impact on US Domestic Elections👤 About David Gibbs:David N. Gibbs is a Professor of History at the University of Arizona. He is a renowned scholar and author of First Do No Harm: Humanitarian Intervention and the Destruction of Yugoslavia, The Political Economy of Third World Intervention, and Revolt of the Rich. His research provides a rigorous critique of US foreign policy, empire, and the political economy of war.🌐 Connect with David Gibbs:Website: dgibbs.arizona.eduRead his work: Search Publications on Google📌 Subscribe for in-depth discussions on geopolitics, war, and global power shifts.🎧 Listen on all major podcast platforms — search Kianistan.🌐 Visit: www.kianistan.com💼 Sponsored by: www.worldwidelistings.co.ukHashtags:#DavidGibbs #ForeignPolicy #Interventionism #OilCrisis #USPolitics #Iran #Geopolitics #KianistanPodcast #USIsrael #ChinaRise