John Mearsheimer: The West is playing Russian roulette | UnHerd | Nov 28, 2022 (Video)

Summary:

Freddie Sayers meets political scientist John Mearsheimer, the world-famous proponent of realism in international relations.

Recorded in London on Monday 28th November 2022.

Listen to the podcast: https://shows.acast.com/lockdowntv-with-freddie-sayers/episodes/john-mearsheimer-we-are-playing-russian-roulette-in-ukraine

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00:00 – Introduction
00:47 – John Mearsheimer’s view of how the West forced Russia into its current position.
05:28 – What is the difference between a realist and a realistic view of the war?
09:37 – At what point would the West resist Russian aggression?
14:27 – What is the most likely outcome of the Ukraine War?
21:41 – What would happen if Putin used nuclear weapons?
28:07 – How has the UK responded to the crisis?
33:47 – How does the Monroe Doctrine apply to the U.S?
38:51 – Russia’s invasion in February
46:02 – Is there a crisis on the horizon between China and Taiwan?
49:45 – Is it in the strategic interests of the US to send forces to defend Taiwan?
55:51 – Why did John Mearsheimer go to Hungary?
01:03:14 – Does Mearsheimer worry about being perceived as an activist?
01:09:08 – Concluding thoughts

1 hr 17 min

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Podcast: https://shows.acast.com/lockdowntv-with-freddie-sayers/episodes/john-mearsheimer-we-are-playing-russian-roulette-in-ukraine