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 EPISODE Caleb Maupin's background in journalism and political analysis Why the Iran–US MoU is falling apart Trump's approach toward Iran and Israel Why the U.S. has limited military options JD Vance and the future of Republican politics Domestic political consequences of another Middle East conflict Anti-war movements inside the United States Iran's growing strategic leverage The rise of a multipolar world The work of the Center for Political Innovation CHAPTERS 00:00 – Introduction & Welcoming Caleb Maupin 00:40 – Caleb's Background & International Reporting 02:20 – Iran–US Conflict: Where Things Stand Today 07:30 – Trump, Israel & Washington's Middle East Strategy 12:40 – Why Military Escalation Is Becoming More Difficult 19:40 – JD Vance & The Future of Republican Politics 25:00 – Has the Iran–US MoU Collapsed? 30:00 – Trump's Political Challenges Before the Midterms 35:50 – America's Growing Political Polarization 37:20 – Iranian Politics & Regional Strategy 41:00 – Trump's Messaging on Iran and Israel 44:00 – Caleb Maupin's Political Journey 46:20 – Building an Anti-War Movement in America 50:00 – Center for Political Innovation & Final Thoughts ABOUT CALEB MAUPIN Caleb 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 MAUPIN Website: https://www.calebmaupinbooks.net/ YouTube:    / @calebmaupintv   Center 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.uk Hashtags #CalebMaupin #Iran #DonaldTrump #UnitedStates #Israel #Geopolitics #InternationalRelations #WorldPolitics #PoliticalAnalysis #MiddleEast #KianistanPodcast