The Kyle Anzalone Show [Guest] Prof. Glenn Diesen: Trump’s Legacy: The Catastrophic Destruction of the American Empire

In this episode of The Kyle Anzalone Show, host Kyle Anzalone welcomes geopolitical analyst Professor Glenn Diesen to discuss the escalating U.S.-Iran conflict, the failure of recent ceasefire efforts, and the broader implications for global stability. Diesen argues that Trump's approach to the Middle East has been marked by a pattern of using diplomatic pauses as cover for military buildup, citing the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports and the deployment of major military forces like the USS George H.W. Bush and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit as evidence of a strategy to rearm and restart hostilities. He critiques the U.S. and Israeli actions in Lebanon, suggesting that Israel’s continued attacks during the ceasefire are designed to undermine negotiations and pressure Iran. Diesen also warns that the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports threatens to draw in China and other nations, risking a wider conflict. He further examines the impact on Ukraine and NATO, noting that Trump’s erratic behavior and attempts to shift blame onto Europe are straining alliances, while Ukraine faces worsening manpower shortages as European countries begin deporting refugees to bolster its military. The episode concludes with a dire assessment: the U.S. is in a losing strategic position, with Iran and Russia gaining leverage through deterrence and economic resilience, while Western powers are exhausting their resources and credibility.