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John Mearsheimer: The West is playing Russian roulette

29.11.2022

Freddie Sayers meets political scientist John Mearsheimer, the world-famous proponent of realism in international relations. Recorded in London on Monday 28th November 2022.
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TIMECODES:
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

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