Ex-White House advisor warns millions are in for ‘most dangerous’ 8 weeks of their lives amid blackouts
A former advisor to the White House has issued an urgent warning that we could be ‘sleepwalking into the most dangerous eight weeks of our lifetimes’ as the world is set to experience an unpredictable next few months.
This comes after Professor Robert Pape sat down with Steven Bartlett for an episode of his podcast, The Diary of a CEO, where he revealed why the near future could ‘trigger unprecedented political violence and war escalation, and what it means for the future of global stability’.
Pape, a political scientist and ex-White House advisor, explained why the next eight weeks could be the most dangerous we have ever experienced, with the expert warning that President Donald Trump might not accept the Republican loss of Congress in early 2027.
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He explained: “The most dangerous time is the transition of power, and we saw this with January 6 [2021].”
Pape continued: “We are moving up rungs in escalation where risk is growing and we are about to enter the eight most dangerous weeks since this war began, and they may become the eight most dangerous weeks in our lives.”
According to Pape, the three most ‘fundamentally dangerous issues’ are:
- The transition period of seating the victors of the midterms
- The Iran war escalating
- Russia possibly exploiting the situation in Ukraine
An escalating war with Iran
Pape fears that the recent midterm election results could drive Trump to push forward with his threats to escalate the US conflict with Iran, highlighting that continued attacks could lead to a ‘forever war’ with the Middle Eastern nation.
The Russian war with Ukraine is another factor to watch out for as Pape details how Vladimir Putin may come to the decision that he cannot get the Ukrainian territory he wants by continuing negotiations with Trump.
This could result in the Russian leader taking a more aggressive approach, with Pape concerned that Putin might target power stations in Ukraine, potentially leaving the country in extended periods of blackouts for months at a time.
What can the US do to avoid World War 3?
The former White House advisor shared his expertise on what the US needs to do to prevent a global conflict from breaking out.
Pape said: “No escalation by the Trump administration in Iran until the new Congress is seated unless Iran strikes first.”
Pape went on to name India, Pakistan, and Qatar as three countries he believes should take on a more active role in preventing escalation, adding that these nations should encourage all sides to exercise restraint.
