Dr. Robert G. Rabil
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Dr. Robert Rabil interview with Newsmax Shannon Cake program: The Reviving of Trump-Monroe Doctrine
Dr. Rabil argues that President Trump is increasing pressure on the Maduro regime as part of US policy of combating Narco-regimes and Narco-traffickers and in line with the objective of the National Security Strategy of United States to revive the Monroe doctrine under its new version: the Trump-Monroe Doctrine.
Gaza's Genocide Inversion: Setting the Record Straight
This videos refutes the dire and growing accusation circulating globally—one that seeks to delegitimize Zionism, demonize Israel, and implicitly provoke hostility toward Jews both inside and outside the borders of the Jewish state--that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians.
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Dr. Robert Rabil on US Foreign Policy Refuting Accusations that Trump administration Is Upending International Order.
As U.S. pressure tactics escalate under President Trump, global flashpoints from Venezuela to Greenland reveal a new era of power politics prioritizing national security over diplomacy.
Dr. Robert Rabil's participation on UAE TV in the debate revolving around the visit of PM Netanyahu to USA to see President Trump and the ongoing escalation between Israel and Iran.
Tensions are rising as Iran tests red lines and the West weighs its response. With Israel pushing for decisive action and Washington watching closely, is escalation inevitable or still containable?
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Dr. Robert Rabil debates a Hamas representative in Lebanon that his organization is not a resistance movement; but one that has carried out terrorist acts and brought disaster to Palestinian society.
The United States is proposing a multinational force in Gaza as part of a post-war stabilization plan, though international commitments remain uncertain. Hamas rejects external control, insisting Gaza’s future be decided by Palestinians alone. Ongoing Israeli operations further complicate prospects for transition and stability.
Dr. Robert Rabil's interview on Iran's (and Hezbollah) relationship with Venezuela and US policy on Maduro Regime
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has escalated tensions with Venezuela, accusing Caracas of hosting Iranian and Hezbollah networks involved in security and criminal activities that threaten regional stability. Political science professor Dr. Robert Rabil analyzes the implications in a discussion with Rami Shushani on The Night’s Scene.
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Dr. Robert Rabil's participation in the debate on the growing tension between Iraq's Popular Mobilization Units and USA
America deploys its attack aircraft in the Middle East, and threats target Safaya.
The Power Play program, presented by: Nadine Al-Rousan
Guests:
Dr. Robert Rabel - Professor of Political Relations
Raed Hashem - Strategic Expert
New details revealed about the reasons behind Trump's cancellation of the military strike against Iran
In this Sky News Arabia interview, I challenged three narratives promoted by the Iranian regime and its supporters: that unrest is driven by foreign intelligence, that regime change would lead to chaos, and that Iranians are merely seeking reform. I argued that repeated protests since 2009 reflect deep public disillusionment, not external manipulation. Blaming outsiders deflects responsibility from state repression, while fear-based arguments are used to suppress genuine calls for change.
Dr Robert Rabil's participation in the conversation over USA economic and security agreements with Saudi Arabia and their ramifications for Israel
Presented by: Lauren Wahbi
Guests: Professor Robert Rabil, Professor of Political Science at Florida Atlantic University, Eitan Dangot, former Coordinator of Israeli Government Activities in the Palestinian Territories
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Dr. Robert Rabil on Prospects and Challenges of Peace
The Middle East today faces a true test of peace, amidst escalating international efforts to defuse tensions stretching from Gaza to Lebanon, and from the Red Sea to the Gulf. Statements from the participants conveyed a tone of optimism, but beneath the surface, mounting security, economic, and political concerns make peace seem more of a challenge than a viable option.
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Dr. Robert Rabil on President Trump and Iran
In a rare moment at the Israeli Knesset, U.S. President Donald Trump publicly invited Iran to dialogue, signaling a potential realignment in the post-Gaza war Middle East. As ceasefire efforts advance, Iran appears increasingly sidelined, having lost key pillars of its regional influence—from Gaza and Syria to Hezbollah and its nuclear ambitions.
Dr. Robert Rabil on President Trump's Gaza Plan
President Donald Trump’s proposed plan to end the war in Gaza has generated intense debate. The initiative calls for disarming Hamas, establishing an international governing body, and rebuilding Gaza in exchange for a ceasefire and the release of all hostages. While supporters view it as a pathway to stability, critics warn it could expand Israeli control or invite international intervention with uncertain consequences.
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Dr. Robert Rabil's interview with Fadi Chahwan on USA, Lebanon, and Hezbollah
The American-Lebanese Professor Robert Rabil, a distinguished professor of political science at Florida Atlantic University, discussed in an interview with Fadi Shahwan the true American position towards Lebanon and its ruling authorities. He stated that the United States supports the deterrence strategy adopted by Israel after October 7th, without ruling out the possibility of imposing sanctions on top-ranking leaders if a mechanism for restricting weapons is not approved and implemented within the specified timeframe.
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Dr. Robert Rabil's interview with Gaith Al-Omari on the Future of the Arab-Israeli Conflict
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Dr. Robert Rabil on Iranian protests and President Trump's warning that the US army is “locked and loaded” if Tehran kills protesters.
Iran is experiencing a delicate and sensitive political moment that places it at the heart of the storm facing the American giant. Breaking the weakest link in the Russian-Chinese-Iranian alliance would benefit Trump and his administration on various geopolitical, economic, and security levels.
Dr. Robert Rabil's interview with UAE Sky News on the designation of the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization.
Behind the language of charity and rights, what is the real goal of the Muslim Brotherhood? Its own documents suggest a long-term strategy that Western governments are no longer willing to ignore.Tensions are rising as Iran tests red lines and the West weighs its response. With Israel pushing for decisive action and Washington watching closely, is escalation inevitable or still containable?
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Dr. Robert Rabil's conversation with Fadi Chahwan MTV anchor on possible war between Israel and Iran
How long can the West overlook organizations that operate as charities or religious groups while pursuing political control? Muslim Brotherhood documents raise urgent questions about influence and intent.
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Dr. Robert Rabil's participation in the debate on designating the Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist organization
The step taken by the House Foreign Affairs Committee in the US Congress to approve a bill that would require the president to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization represents a new shift in how Washington deals with the organization and its branches around the world, and in its understanding of the threat it poses.
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"We will cut off his hand"... a violent Iranian threat against Trump and a public confrontation that crosses red lines - Arab Studio
In this interview with Al-Mashhad (UAE), I debated a supporter of the Iranian regime on current U.S.–Iran tensions. I argued that official rhetoric from Tehran is largely performative and aimed at domestic audiences, rather than reflective of strategic reality. The discussion examined U.S. policy options and the growing internal pressures facing the Iranian regime.
Dr. Robert Rabil's participation in the debate over President Donald J. Trump peace plan to end the Ukraine war.
US President Donald Trump has given Ukraine until November 27 to decide on the settlement plan he proposed to end the war with Russia, while Kyiv announced its intention to hold talks with Washington next Thursday in Switzerland with the aim of ending the conflict.
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Dr. Robert Rabil on Lebanese Armed Forces and Hezbollah
Lebanon and the approaching firestorm: The American warning may have gone beyond mere caution to describe the Lebanese reality as Washington currently sees it, as the latest messages from the United States to the Lebanese government have shifted from advice to reprimand.
Dr. Robert Rabil on President Trump's Gaza Peace Plan
The Egyptian presidency announced that Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and his American counterpart Donald Trump will co-chair the "Sharm El Sheikh Peace Summit" on Monday afternoon. A presidential statement said the summit would be attended by leaders from more than 20 countries. The summit aims to "end the war in the Gaza Strip, strengthen efforts to establish peace and stability in the Middle East region, and open a new chapter of regional security and stability.
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Dr. Robert Rabil on Problems Implementing Phase One of Trump's Gaza Peace Plan
Oct 17, 2025
The Gaza agreement is entering a critical phase amid growing concerns of its collapse, with Israel accusing Hamas of failing to implement the terms of the first phase as agreed and of not returning all the hostages' bodies, which the movement denies. The US president has intervened, threatening to disarm Hamas if it does not comply, and also condemned the summary executions carried out by the movement in the Gaza Strip.
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Dr Robert Rabil on President Trump's Gaza Plan
Neither Israel nor Hamas sought to anger the US president or completely reject or oppose his plan. Both sides accepted the plan, albeit reluctantly, or rather, they agreed to some clauses while leaving others open for discussion. Hamas stated that it had agreed to nine points of Trump's plan, while the remaining points required further consideration and negotiation. Israel, for its part, said it would adopt a defensive posture and would not launch attacks in Gaza, but it did not declare an end to the conflict. So, what are the next steps?
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Dr. Robert Rabil on Disarming Hezbollah and the American and Israeli Roles
"With Fadi Shahwan" is a program that knows no boundaries and transcends all limits. Through it, we open the doors to discussion on political, economic, and social issues, and the Lebanese reality as it is, without embellishment or distortion. We also discuss regional and international events. We host figures from all walks of life to hear all opinions and ask all questions, even those that some prefer to ignore.
Dr. Robert Rabil debating Hezbollah, Lebanon, and Israel with an international lawyer
Presented by: Lauren Wahbi
Guests: Ali Waked, Middle East expert; Professor Robert Rabil, Professor of Political Science at Florida Atlantic University; Dr. Eddy Hatem, lawyer and consultant in international relations
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Dr. Robert Rabil, as a panelist, on the rising tension between Israel and Lebanon/Hezbollah, which could lead to resumption of hostilities.
Once again, tension is rising in Lebanon, with intense Israeli airstrikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut. Tel Aviv claimed the strikes targeted drone manufacturing sites belonging to Hezbollah. This escalation was followed by a threat from Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz, who warned of a strong response if Lebanon does not abide by the ceasefire agreements.
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