America’s New Age of Political Violence What happens when the threat comes from both left and right.

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...

YouTube video by DW News Can US political debate recover from Charlie Kirk's killing? | DW News Desk

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...

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...

Fox's Bill Hemmer and I discuss the new era of violent populism in America: video.foxnews.com/v/6379504110...

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.

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

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...

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

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 ...

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...

YouTube video by Chicago Project on Secuity and Threats BBC World News: Chicago Braces for National Guard

The world is closely following how Chicago is bracing for federal troops. Watch my BBC interview: youtu.be/rcBiBIN0B0Q

Chicago Braces for Trump’s Immigration Crackdown

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...

LIVE: Chicago STRIKES BACK as Trump THREATENS INVASION YouTube video by MeidasTouch

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...

Many Cities Say Yes to Federal Police Help, but No to ‘Occupation’

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...

Opinion | Chicago Could Be a Powder Keg

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...

Meet the violent offenders against police that Trump pardoned: cpost.uchicago.edu/publications...

Trump Deploys National Guard for D.C. Crime but Called Jan. 6 Rioters ‘Very Special’

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

(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

The Unparalleled Devastation of Gaza Why punishing civilians has not yielded strategic success.

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...

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.

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...)

YouTube video by Chicago Council on Global Affairs The Middle East on Edge: What’s Next for Iran, Israel, and the Region

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...

Israel’s Futile Air War Precision strikes will not destroy Iran’s nuclear program—or its government.

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...

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…

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...

YouTube video by Daniel Davis / Deep Dive BUNKER BUSTER BOMB Myth /MIT Prof Ted Postol & Lt Col Daniel Davis

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...

Strike Set Back Iran’s Nuclear Program by Only a Few Months, U.S. Report Says

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...

Israel’s Futile Air War Precision strikes will not destroy Iran’s nuclear program—or its government.

The main problem with Israel/US air strikes on Frodo is now clear: No way to assess damage to Iran's nuclear stockpile, just as I explained would happen week ago in detail: www.foreignaffairs.com/iran/israels...

What are Iran's retaliation options if the U.S. were to strike? President Trump says he will decide whether to strike Iran within the next two weeks. Iran's supreme leader has warned that U.S. intervention would cause "irreparable damage." Robert Pape, professor o...

On CBS Evening News, I discuss why it is too late for US air power alone to knock out Iran's nuclear program, and turn Iran into an angry beast with nuclear teeth: cbsnews.com/video/what-a...

Israel’s Futile Air War Precision strikes will not destroy Iran’s nuclear program—or its government.

See why Israel and now the US are falling into the "smart bomb trap" -- overconfidence in air power leading to another "forever" war: www.foreignaffairs.com/iran/israels...

Opinion | Political Violence Is Rising. This Is What We Can Do to Stop It.

Why America is on the brink of an extremely violent era in politics and what we can do about it: www.nytimes.com/2025/06/16/o...

Live Updates: Israel Launches New Strikes on Tehran

NYT, CNN report Israel hitting residential buildings in Tehran, w 100+ civilians killed. If a mistake, Israel should express deep regret for killing civilians, as US did in Kosovo. Crucial to limit escalation, esp as Iran gets closer to nuclear weapons: www.nytimes.com/live/2025/06...