The Tucker Carlson Show Political Prophet Predicts the Next Phase in Iran, Trump’s War Plan, & Israel’s Plot to Sabotage It
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Mar 20, 2026 
Jiang Xueqin, a professor and historian known for geopolitical forecasting, maps out where the Iran war could head next. He explores global attrition, why Washington may have no easy exit, and how U.S. ground troops could deepen the conflict. He also digs into Japan’s future, Asia’s energy shock, Israel’s regional aims, and the possibility of a new multipolar order.
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Why China May Struggle Most In An Energy Crunch
- Jiang says Middle East disruption hits all of Asia, but China may prove least resilient over time.
- He argues China's model still depends on imported energy, export manufacturing, and consumers who save instead of spending.
Why The GCC And Iran Face Divergent Futures
- Jiang says the GCC loses even in victory because the war shatters the image of safe, post-oil prosperity built under U.S. protection.
- He says Iran may be devastated physically yet recover strategically if it controls Hormuz and can monetize transit tolls.
Why Jiang Sees Israel As The Main Beneficiary
- Jiang argues Israel is the main beneficiary because the war weakens surrounding states and exposes limits of American power.
- He frames this through the Greater Israel idea and says U.S. withdrawal could remove the main obstacle to Israeli regional dominance.
