John Mearsheimer: The West is playing Russian roulette

John Mearsheimer: The West is playing Russian roulette

Nov 30, 2022 #JohnMearsheimer#UnHerd#UkraineWarFreddie Sayers meets political scientist John Mearsheimer, the world-famous proponent of realism in international relations. Recorded in London on Monday 28th November 2022

00:00 – 00:47 – Introduction 00:47 – 05:28 – John Mearsheimer’s view of how the West forced Russia into its current position. 05:28 – 09:37 – What is the difference between a realist and a realistic view of the war? 09:37 – 14:27 – At what point would the West resist Russian aggression? 14:27 – 21:41 – What is the most likely outcome of the Ukraine War? 21:41 – 28:07 – What would happen if Putin used nuclear weapons? 28:07 – 33:47 – How has the UK responded to the crisis? 33:47 – 38:51 – How does the Monroe Doctrine apply to the U.S? 38:51 – 46:02 – Russia’s invasion in February 46:02