The most dangerous crises are rarely spontaneous. They’re planned in plain sight. The attack on Pearl Harbor is often remembered as a single, shocking morning that dragged the United States into war. But what if it wasn’t a sudden surprise at all? What if it was the culmination of decades of strategic drift, diplomatic failure, intelligence blind spots, and calculated risk-taking?

In this episode of Right2BWrong, we unpack the long fuse behind Pearl Harbor, from Japan’s imperial ambitions and resource insecurity to Western complacency, economic sanctions, and missed warning signs. Joining us is special guest Dr Peter Mauch, who brings sharp historical insight to the question that still resonates today: was Pearl Harbor inevitable, or was it the catastrophic result of choices made, and not made, over 30 years?

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