Judging Freedom Prof. Glenn Diesen : The US Empire is Weakening – Iran Accelerates Its Fall
Mar 18, 2026
Prof. Glenn Diesen, political scientist focused on international relations and geopolitics. He unpacks the South Pars strike and its global economic shock. He warns of predictable asymmetric Iranian retaliation and humanitarian risks from escalation. He discusses European divisions, covert energy moves, and how U.S. credibility and planning shape the crisis.
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Attack On South Pars Risks Global Energy Shock
- Striking South Pars Will Shock Iran And The Global Energy Market.
- Glenn Diesen says hitting the world's largest gas field removes Iran's key export revenue and will prompt massive regional retaliation that amplifies global supply shocks.
Existential Threats Remove Escalation Control
- Escalation Logic Breaks When Opponents See Existential Threats.
- Diesen explains Iran will escalate immediately because it views attacks as existential, so escalation control by the U.S. or Israel is unlikely to work.
EU Is Split Between Fear And Political Signaling
- European Leaders Are Divided And Hesitant To Join The Conflict.
- Diesen notes some EU states distance themselves, fearing a wider war and resource diversion from Ukraine while a few use it to signal loyalty to Trump.