John J Mearsheimer: The Great Delusion

[@ku8458]

I was sick and tired of mass media propaganda and wanted to get the real lowdown of what exactly is happening in the world and finally found it with John’s lectures. This is a very brave man who speaks the truth regardless of any backlash.

[@rovhalt6650]

@@leenasyrjala7835 Did you just say USA is wiser?

[@tawandatawanda8388]

@@leenasyrjala7835 stop watching cnn

[@andreysmirnov9616]

@@tawandatawanda8388 She's registered today just to tell us The Wise Truth 😁

[@johnfranklin8319]

@@leenasyrjala7835 He is basically laying out the facts that prove his point that the US’ foreign policies of the last 30 years have been colossal failures. And Ukraine/Russia is just the latest wreckage. 2008, “ Ukraine and Georgia will be admitted into NATO” Two countries on Russia’s border in NATO, how did people think Russia would respond!! And the stupidest thing is that it was said they could join NATO, but then nothing was done, it hung both of those countries out to dry! And the problems with Ukraine, Europe, NATO, EU and Russia are going to be minor, compared to the problems that are headed the United States’ way with China. For the past 25 years the US has been giving China the rope to hang them!!

[@johnsmith1474]

@@leenasyrjala7835 - Mearsheimer is one of the finest public intellectuals in the world, Chomsky calls him the finest on geopolitics. His qualifications are as good as it gets, his integrity is unblemished. His emotion is gratifying. If you cannot get emotional about world changing processes, it's because you don't grasp them.

[@DRCHENZO]

Never discovered this fine professor until the Ukraine crisis!

[@aby110]

Yeah he's a real gem

[@smolbodybuilder1602]

a man with a sound mind in these crazy times!

[@BooBooKittyFuzzyBritches]

Same here. I just listened to his Univ of Chicago lecture from 2016 about the West's role in creating the Ukraine crisis. It feels like he had a crystal ball & could see into the future. His points about the one sided Western media is painfully accurate - even more so today. It was absolutely fascinating!

[@diogenes2454]

Same

[@whoisbhauji]

Do see his talk/interview on three kings politics channel.... Very pertinent and lots of questions on the crisis

[@QueenBee-mk8xm]

If the US listened to this man as much as the Chinese do, they would be in a far better position right now and so would the whole world.

[@seattledreamer9901]

Did this intellectual praise China? What do you think? Did Chinese tyrant Xi Jinping praise and welcome him?

[@seedplanter7173]

Not really. Your under control and you own nothing and you will be happy. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qabGd2ONhdl_d9E

[@QueenBee-mk8xm]

@@seattledreamer9901 The Chinese pay attention to what this professor says. That is different from praising him. We should all listen and pay attention to what this professor says, because he knows what he is talking about.

[@peterdavies1522]

@@seattledreamer9901 llll

[@annbritton1669]

The trouble is the USA doesn’t listen.

[@ashok.vardhan.g]

18:20 I respect Prof. Mearsheimer's perspective deeply, however, the statement he makes "What the United States had done in the first half of the 20th century is it had defeated fascism", it is this American exceptionalism that really blinds the people and politicians of the U.S. from acknowledging that the world was not actually unipolar like the Americans had imagined, even during WW2, and after. The Soviet Union (of which Russia was the major part of) was also equally involved in defeating fascism--just going by the sheer human cost (military and civilian)--the USSR actually put down the larger share of that down payment towards creating a peaceful world without the Nazis dictating terms, which is in no modest estimates--even if you look at it from the U.S. perspective--something we should ignore at the risk of insulting the value of those human lives lost, and the people those losses represent. It is fact. It is this exceptionalism that had blinded and misguided the U.S. foreign policy for decades. Perhaps things would have been very different if Henry Wallace was not deliberately sidelined, despite having large support for running for office, or if John F. Kennedy was not taken out. "And no nation in the history of battle ever suffered more than the Soviet Union suffered in the course of the Second World War. At least 20 million lost their lives. Countless millions of homes and farms were burned or sacked. A third of the nation's territory, including nearly two thirds of its industrial base, was turned into a wasteland--a loss equivalent to the devastation of this country east of Chicago." -President John F. Kennedy (Washington, D.C. June 10, 1963) "I have left the obvious, essential fact to this point, namely, that it is the Russian Armies who have done the main work in tearing the guts out of the German army. In the air and on the oceans we could maintain our place, but there was no force in the world which could have been called into being, except after several more years, that would have been able to maul and break the German army unless it had been subjected to the terrible slaughter and manhandling that has fallen to it through the strength of the Russian Soviet Armies." -Winston Churchill, Speech in the House of Commons, 2 August 1944, “War Situation” and "I have always believed and I still believe that it is the Red Army that has torn the guts out of the filthy Nazis. -Winston Churchill, Speech in the House of Commons, October 1944 And this is not just a matter of what Churchill believed. It is an historical fact.

[@alexandermarcek1096]

I think he would not disagree with you...he spoke on behalf of the US thinking

[@ashok.vardhan.g]

​@@bill_the_butcher Your instant response to only defend your own people first, that is the exact issue I highlighted in my original comment. The large part of the American public I interacted with seem to have this knee-jerk reaction, this is that exceptionalism, which lacks any genuine empathy, understanding, or openness for the "other" perspective. Of course I have met many who are not like that as well, but when the push comes to shove, the majority will rather cause misery to someone else than stop, pause for a moment and instead negotiate a sharing of responsibility for the ensuing suffering. Otherwise, what was the reason for dropping nuclear bombs on the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki? That is a war crime, for which the U.S. has never been held responsible, which led the nuclear genie out of the bottle. If there really was any, the very foundation of the American civilization would not have started in a Native American Genocide, and run on slavery. It would have been one of negotiating and respecting human life and dignity, from that very foundational moment till today. Since we are talking about Russia, Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn couldn't have been more pertinent today: “If only it were all so simple! If only there were evil people somewhere insidiously committing evil deeds, and it were necessary only to separate them from the rest of us and destroy them. But the line dividing good and evil cuts through the heart of every human being. And who is willing to destroy a piece of his own heart?” The American people, have come to a moment in history, to really look in the mirror and have a genuine spiritual soul searching, because no one else in the world, is going around moralizing the way the U.S./West is currently.

[@rhondahankins4026]

@@bill_the_butcher if you think the US didn’t work with the Nazis at all, you don’t know your history very well.

[@danielscalera6057]

@@ashok.vardhan.g "American exceptionalism" should just be called nationalism to better understand as universal. But then American education blamed both world wars on nationalism so all nationalism is "no no bad Hitler stuff" and Americans are left thinking it is something peculiar to them

[@ashok.vardhan.g]

@@danielscalera6057 That would be very tempting, however, this phenomenon is something beyond that. It is easy to transcend nationalism, once you expose yourself to other cultures, people and ways of living--especially if one has lived and experienced "otherness" outside their comfort zone. As I had indicated in my earlier comment, I have met many Americans who have been able to transcend their "nationalism", but it takes a spiritual evolution to transcend "American Exceptionalism", very few Americans seems to exhibit it. Typically exceptionalism comes in a group of human beings, after having survived something catastrophically life threatening (Jewish people after the Holocaust is one example, who also consider themselves the "chosen people", having survived various such extinction level threats in their cultural history) or being the inheritors of a dominant world position, which has no challenges in any visible form. "Manifest Destiny" is another such myth. This exceptionalism is usually linked to the myths the society is operating under (Jewish people is another example). The American identity is tied very deeply to many of these myths, which permeate the very fabric of their society and is deeply embedded in their minds and hearts (one of the foremost being that they are the custodians of "freedom and democracy" and liberators of the world from the tyranny of fascism/nazism). There is also many layers/centuries of teaching narratives/themes rooted in black and white notions of "Good vs. Evil", which are intrinsic to the value structures of Christian theology--which are the foundational value structures of many of these Western nations--and since these nations (US, UK, Many others in Europe) were successful in recent times for their domination over other peoples, and nations, the idea that they are the "Chosen Ones" has become so deeply ingrained that anything, anyone, and any event that challenges that notion is hard to see, or acknowledge, as the possibility that they might be on the wrong side of history, for once, or many times in the past as well, as younger generation find out? But, they are just myths. Coming from a culture steeped in myths, and also as someone who works in that field, I cannot help but recognize it, and how they operate. Have a listen to Oliver Stone make this point here: facebook.com/ashok.vardhan.g/posts/10161823834796110

[@alexatyunin2326]

I wish every American, Ukrainian and Russian would listen to this lecture. Whenever anyone has a question about my homeland, I send them a link to this video, "Why is Ukraine the West's Fault", and to "Ukraine on Fire" documentary by Oliver Stone. Too sad that most of that info is very unlikely to appear on any main stream media.

[@erniesulovic4734]

Also watch Weight of Vhains re the war in Yugoslavia which was the starting ground fr the US and NATO in Europe.

[@alexatyunin2326]

@@erniesulovic4734 Thank you. I will. I guess I'll find a lot of similarities. :/

[@Werion]

The same Oliver Stone who justifies Russian invasion and murdering people there? No, thank you. Not interested in Putin's bootlicking westplainers who clearly don't get that countries around Russia are simply afraid of this warmongering dictator.

[@Werion]

@@darinaho7640 there won't be any nukes unless Putin goes mad and he presses the red button first.

[@Werion]

@@darinaho7640 nobody was poking Russia. The country had great deals with EU, especially with Germany, wasn't threatened military at all. The world even ignored first Russia's bullying - Georgia, Crimea, later Donbas and Lugansk. We're fed up with this warmongering madman. Putin in few days destroyed everything what were Russian working for decades - economy, international businesses, position and so on. And for what? For sick vision of rebuilding some empire by forcing other nations to kneel before. Putin's days are counted. If you want the end of this madness, hope that the tyrant will be removed from power and stops the war against a sovereign and free country.

[@Butterflieslove2]

The lectures of this professor are remarkable. He is very well informed and realistic as he often says. The way he is talking really keeps my attention. 📚📚👌🏻👏🏻

[@useless3758]

Oration style (what you're drawn to) is independent of the quality of his message, which is propaganda-grade.

[@tvciudadana]

@@useless3758 Hi kid, go play marbles and leave the computer to your parents.

[@useless3758]

@@tvciudadana Nice one.

[@dejanjovanovic2298]

he's good, but not that good as Parenti

[@neilbohrs5990]

I think he totally missed the forest. He never even mentioned A.I. or automation. Even if America existed in an isolated bubble, A.I. and automation will still cause the collapse of capitalism. When that happens, people will get angry. When people get angry, they'll want someone to blame. Politicians will latch on this and play the blaming games. Only instead of blaming China, they'll blame the other party. Polarization will tear apart the country irregardless. No one seems interested in analyzing why China is able to do so well. They dare not ponder if there is merit to centralized planning. Or if there is merit to a one-party system based on meritocracy. No one questions America's inefficient system that seems designed to get nothing done. No one ever points out that multi- party systems tend to end up with extremely polarized citizens. Or how we appear schizophrenic to other countries because our leaders often undo the work of their predecessors. No one questions the foolishness of allowing stupid citizens to determine policies. There are so many flaws in America's systems, its unfair and immature to blame it on China. The notion that China's rise caused our downfall is foolish, dangerous and just plain wrong. At worst, China's rise speed up our downfall. It's time we acknowledge that we are the primary perpetrators to our downfall.

[@XanthusBarnabas]

As someone who was involved in "attempting" to implement US foreign policy in the Middle East at various levels for three decades, I cannot find anything wrong in Dr. Mearsheimer's lecture; the US is horrible at nation building, no matter which political party sits in DC.

[@clemalford9768]

Same as the UK. The only time there was some difference between the 2 major UK parties was when Harold Wilson was P.M. and didn't get us involved in the Vietnam war!!

[@JohnSmith-oe5kx]

Nobody is good at "nation building", because nations cannot be built. The best that can be done is to attempt to put in place favourable conditions. Going too fast is likely to do more harm than good.

[@BooBooKittyFuzzyBritches]

One of the biggest problems with nation building is that, while we can implement a governmental system & structure, it can take decades to change the hearts & minds of the actual citizens that live there. People don't move from a 3rd world mindset to a 21st century democracy / capitalist country overnight. Economies take time to develop & people are understandably fearful of uncertainty & the unknown. It's a multi decade effort, in the best circumstances, in my opinion.

[@vitalkhlebnikov]

@@BooBooKittyFuzzyBritches you are discounting the power of facebook and tiktok to drive the masses and that's the only flaw in your argument I could come up with. Sarcasm. On the serious side, strong nationalism and lack of critical thinking I see as the biggest threat to the unity.

[@1roanstephen]

Trying to build a democracy in a nation that is not culturally, socially, religiously, or educationally primarily a post Enlightenment culture is impossible in several life times. It would require decades and mountains of money but then Nationalism kicks in and failure is inevitable. Our other favorite trick is to con people into believing that we are really there to help and then abandoning them when failure happens. We need to not "help" others quite so much.

[@michaelawik1143]

I was extremely against the war in Iraq and didn’t even need a uni degree to see the insanity of it…

[@julianleroux486]

A uni degree would probably make it harder to see ...

[@lelin3984]

Why do you think American war with Iraq?? (From the other side of the world)

[@faresnahali1149]

Great, now we would like to hear you explain why you thought it was insane

[@rcbuck04]

WAR??? INVASION... ELEVEN TRILLION IN OIL ....

[@insidiousmischka]

@@faresnahali1149 why? Are you honestly asking or do you have some agenda already. Saddam Hussein was useful to the west until he wasn’t and when the us leaders felt like they could no longer control him the way they wanted to, they made some crap up (wmd) and went to town. It’s horrific. Just like what Russia is doing if you ask me…

[@jamesjames8591]

What a fantastic speaker , I find myself looking for and watching every lecture available featuring professor Mearsheimer..thank you for a much better understanding of how this world works

[@mechi4978]

Same here bro

[@jeffhicks8428]

read his books. they are equally good if not even better and there is zero fluff. they are fully concentrated. so many books are full of fluff and not really worthy, his books on the other hand are excellent. Straight to the issues, no obfuscation, no filler.

[@neilbohrs5990]

I think he totally missed the forest. He never even mentioned A.I. or automation. Even if America existed in an isolated bubble, A.I. and automation will still cause the collapse of capitalism. When that happens, people will get angry. When people get angry, they'll want someone to blame. Politicians will latch on this and play the blaming games. Only instead of blaming China, they'll blame the other party. Polarization will tear apart the country irregardless. No one seems interested in analyzing why China is able to do so well. They dare not ponder if there is merit to centralized planning. Or if there is merit to a one-party system based on meritocracy. No one questions America's inefficient system that seems designed to get nothing done. No one ever points out that multi- party systems tend to end up with extremely polarized citizens. Or how we appear schizophrenic to other countries because our leaders often undo the work of their predecessors. No one questions the foolishness of allowing stupid citizens to determine policies. There are so many flaws in America's systems, its unfair and immature to blame it on China. The notion that China's rise caused our downfall is foolish, dangerous and just plain wrong. At worst, China's rise speed up our downfall. It's time we acknowledge that we are the primary perpetrators to our downfall.

[@michaelsibson7941]

Western police defend the victim. ? ! and...

[@seriouslyyoujest1771]

In 1975 China was a “ village with four cars and we had two of them,” so said visiting Nobel Laureate. China no longer has four cars, we sent our manufacturing to China. Last year China sent a missile around the worlds over liberal Democracy’s heads. How did that work out for ya America, world? Feeling safer now. “ The wealth of a nation isn’t printing money, it’s in your factories, farms, and services provided”. You sent your technology, and the wealth of your nation to China, Bravo! Now I’ll listen to what youtube algorithms sent me.

[@avakkai]

Underrated comment 👏

[@danielcox9504]

Theres that and the fact that we are all being programmed to hate ourselves for history of racism, slaves gender pronoun arguments and such, so much so there is a growing movement to globalism not nationalism which is seen as racist hence why trump gets all the shit. We are weak and wouldnt surprise me if it was subversion over decades of programming by who?? Guess

[@Komodo1312]

@@danielcox9504 Take your pills.

[@lisashung9442]

You really have no clue what you’re talking about. China is not a threat to the world but America! America is nothing but an imperialism hegemony……who started most of wars happened on this planet in the past 40 years. The riches and powers in America move the manufactures to the developing countries to enable them to make more money. They didn’t send wealth out but suck more blood from others…….for themselves! Why are so many Americans still living in delusional reality?

[@danielcox9504]

@@Komodo1312 it's TRUE, all we care about and fight about is racial inequality gender pronouns and alike meanwhile russia and especially china are on the rise. Fairplay too them. We've had it easy for years

[@shulestuff]

Whenever I delude myself about being knowledgeable, I run into a John Mearsheimer who is intelligent and eloquent. I sit, listen, and appreciate such rare brains. This is brilliant.

[@thecount1001]

it makes me feel embarrassed for my simple, provincial, ignorant view of the world, thinking that liberal democracy will be embraced by the world for the good it brings to those in it. as if good things are what is desired by opposing ideologies. stability and security in the world is a myth and are short lived phenomenon, encountered largely by accident.

[@clemalford9768]

And he admits openly when his knowledge is not extensive enough to comment.

[@everquestfan]

Just watched his 2015 video on Ukraine this is what the media should be talking about.

[@jdmtalksforcbsemath8907]

Kk

[@bleeone]

F A C T S… one of the sharpest minds in American international relations.

[@SureJungle23247]

He must have had a time machine and traveled forward from 2020 to 2022, because he is pretty much correct on every thing he said, especially the Russia and China stuff. Down with the Liberal Hegemony !!

[@chronosschiron]

ya right till the question of what future brings with russia and china , they are now VERY ALLIED and guess what also happened INDIA joining both ot make a common currency.... this one thing will join all 3 forever....

[@monicapacke7082]

@@urlauburlaub2222 I think he is almost 100% in everything! Sorry

[@davidrobinson1492]

Maybe Putin and XI listening to this guy as well and getting some ideas.

[@arnold2360]

I thought the Russian army was the second most powerful army in the world, but I see now that they are the second most powerful army in Ukraine.

[@orcaflotta7867]

@@tempusername-l5d They will! Stop whistling in the dungeon, dingleberry. America's time is up and the world can finally breathe again.

[@alessandrorinaldi842]

john j Mearsheimer is the proof that there ARE smart people that makes sense of a lot of thoughts.... Thanks to him now i'm schooled sensibly more

[@useless3758]

Yikes

[@JoeHeine]

Unfortunately most of them aren’t in academia. John is one of the few honest academics.

[@jerrycole1530]

I cannot believe that after all of the great political science speakers I have heard I am finally hearing this great man. Thank you.

[@fb767]

Absolutely agreed, just discovered him and he's incredibly. Do you have any speakers you'd recommend?

[@chintanmodi6763]

Mearsheimer is simply a great mind in IR. You should listen to 4 lecture series at Yale. It is on KZbin.

[@Rx7man]

@@fb767 Look up the Russian independent reporter Vladimir Pozner... goes along the same lines as Mearsheimer and is excellent as well

[@Stopinvadingmyhardware]

@VonAllen History they’re structured like a military. The modern Intellectual class is deeply militant. If you were to question this man on his convictions, you would very quickly find out. Basically, he’s aligned with the very things he’s complaining about, while selling you a tragic story of absolute bullshit. He’s selling you the “Dream”.

[@osmanjerry3272]

It reminds me of my missionary school’s days. The Franciscan Brothers would read out parts of bible before starting the day school work. We liked the education and knowledge but we have our religious beliefs and values. Can I say the good work of the missionary came with hidden agenda? It’s these meddling between good and bad that brings forth forever disturbances and accidental major damages. Still no free lunch?

[@flavirostris1972]

I could listen to this man 24 hours a day

[@aneta6839]

I have also just discovered John and I cant get enough. I normally get bored easily when it comes to lectures, podcasts etc but hes simply an amazing lecturer, oh how I wish I had a teacher like that when I was in school.

[@Chris.starfleet]

I am a teacher like that ... I'm a History (with a degree in Pol.Sci) and English and Computer Skills teacher and the Network Admin at a Primary School (did a number of certifications) ... and primary school kids in my experience are divided into 2 groups. Those that are appreciative about content and entertainment ... and those that only appreciate education when in entertainment form. Fortunately for a teacher to make lessons entertaining (no matter what the subject) is very possible. Unfortunately for a teacher to make ALL lessons entertaining is quite difficult.

[@Pfirtzer]

You should look for the late prof Stephen Cohen, and his interviews and lectures. We have been fooled for many years, not me because I come from a country that the West destroyed. So I see how the West with lies and manipulations causes havoc, wars and destruction. It's all about greed. Also maybe nice for you to search for Jim Marrs, and his book rule by secrecy, he's also on YT. Edward Griffin : the creature from Jekyll Island, ( also on youtube and book title). Charlie Robinson: the octopus of global control magnificent book, a must read. Have fun/

[@janyork7441]

@@Pfirtzer Thank you for all the suggestions.

[@Geezerelli]

Yuri Bezmenov warned us 40 years ago about the destabilize techniques used against us.

[@unotoli]

@@Geezerelli kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKOwmoaHdqyCiZY this presentation depicts it (from same professor). Greed, hate and globalization win (over countries and millions of lives.. in favor of other lives and countries)

[@inglesycultura2614]

Definitely can't imagine the Russians and the Americans on the same side. The states has pushed them far away, specially this last week. Putin said "they should have treated Russia as a friend" SO TRUE. Putin always knows what he's talking about.

[@davidradtke160]

Enjoy that Russian propaganda much?

[@dianablackman4528]

@@davidradtke160 Enjoy that US/Western propaganda much??

[@mz7556]

Russia be the example and back off 🇺🇦! Take your troops and your tanks home. Russia doesn’t treat any neighboring countries as friends. He treats them like enemies if they decide they want to join NATO. Anyone who says Putin knows what he is talking about should look at how long it’s taken his army to reach Kyiv. He feeds his troops expired meals and lies to them about what the mission is.

[@mz7556]

@@dianablackman4528 move to Russia! Make sure you bring Coke & burgers to Putin

[@roberturlich96]

Not likely with incumbent. Who knows what the future holds?

[@postmanlondon]

Thank you for this excellent speech Prof John is a an excellent orator and imparts wisdom wherever he goes - bravo!

[@useless3758]

Don't conflate oration skills with wisdom.

[@postmanlondon]

@@useless3758 on this occasion I beg to differ so don’t presume to tell me who I should believe and not believe. I have a mind of my own and his words of wisdom have a far more plausible and honest ring than politicians in positions of high influence!

[@useless3758]

@@postmanlondon That's your benchmark? A narrow, artificial comparison between Clownsheimer and politicians? What of other voices on the matter? You listening for how this narrative makes you feel, and how its delivered, makes it obvious you don't have any ability to suss out truth. You do have your own mind. It's just not very good at evaluating arguments.

[@postmanlondon]

@@useless3758 you as you say ‘useless’ to man or beast your opinion means nothing to me so be a darling and cease and desist

[@postmanlondon]

@@useless3758 you and your tiny mind need to find an occupation instead of bothering me but I am struggling to think what use you would be to anybody or anything apply yourself and try not to be so contrary and unpleasant!

[@Dan-sc9lq]

I remember a conversation with my spouse who is senior retired military officer. Conversation was about going into Iraq. Told my husband American democracy does not translate into some cultures as their ideology and democracy were not compatible. What did I know as I was just a wife standing at the stove cooking s dinner. Told him I would not vote to go into war as it would be a mistake.

[@theolich4384]

I still do believe democracy can be compatible with any culture. After all it's part of human nature. The thing is you don't just go in with missiles and tanks, install a government and viola, there you have one democratic regime that will remain happily so ever after. No people would accept a system that's applied to them by force. It's a process that lacks legitimacy, which is guaranteed to fail in time.

[@BassilioDahlan]

Bingo! The main problem with the US project of spreading democracy everywhere is that some cultures are just incompatible with democracies like Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya, Syria, Somalia, Yemen and others. These brown people over there are not yet in the 21st century and for some reason cannot just accept the US democracy bombs with open arms. Nevertheless, I'm still hopeful because I'm confident that the US arms industry will spare no effort in overcoming this challenge by inventing better and more powerful democracy bombs to be used in future.

[@manilajohn0182]

Since this appears to be a serious thread, I thought that I'd toss in my two cent's worth. I apologize in advance if this becomes lengthy, and will try to keep it short. In a 1946 letter to a friend, the physicist Albert Einstein said that: "The discovery of the splitting of the atom has changed everything except man's way of thinking. Thus we drift toward catastrophe beyond comprehension. We shall require an entirely new manner of thinking if mankind is to survive". Students of history can see that no new manner of thinking among men has arisen in the decades since the end of the Second World War. This is THE fundamental general problem in a nutshell- man's manner of thinking. Democracy, communism, socialism and totalitarianism have little to do with this because all of them could- at least theoretically- work, with proper human application. Specifically, the fundamental problem regarding man's manner of thinking is our obsession with something so endemic to human nature that we as a species don't even question it's existence; instead, we regard it as "natural". That specific problem is competition. For eons, man competed against the lower animals to establish which would become "Lords of the jungle". Having triumphed over the lower animals, man then competed against himself to establish who would become "Lord of the Lords of the jungle". This, we've done ever since- and in all that time, we have never realized that our true objective must be to leave the jungle and become a truly human civilization- with all the positive things associated with that goal. Today as before, we continue to compete against one another, and in every single aspect of life. But today, we're all but out of time. The problems facing humanity because of overpopulation and climate change are barely being addressed- but the major powers all spend vast sums of money to enhance their armaments. Within a decade, both China and India will be facing a critical fresh water shortage, and temperature increases associated with climate change will cause many of the traditional "breadbaskets" to experience catastrophic shortfalls in crop yields. Without a new manner of thinking, man will resolve these issues as we have always done- by war.

[@The_Touring_Jedi]

@@theolich4384 Democracy has different meaning on different parts of planet. US and for example Bulgarians see democracy in very different way... Western democracy is someone's chain on the neck...this is the fact. Some Balkan countries have more democracy than US citizen can ever dream of...this is also a fact.

[@yelenaangeleski3354]

The invasion of Iraq, as the rest of the world saw and understood quite plainly, had nothing to do with democracy and freedom. Americans let themselves be far, far too easily propagandized by their government and their media.

[@hamidhamidi3134]

This man knows what he is talking about and has the courage and integrity to speak loudly.

[@roxycaldwell7083]

While you talk, and tal,,,k 1500 more are dead today? Yes 1,500 more are killed today while you talk? when are you going to get off your.. itulecual asses and actual do something ? I doubt it ,a group of lame ass dumb ducks? dumb asses ! Putin is old he has nothing to lose? He is going to blow th trigger on all of your grand children life an future, he he's himself going off in a mushroom cloud of glory can't you find a finite way to stop him?? PLS stop him 1,500 more dead today???? I am 67 Yr Baba grandma I am giong to join arms so shoot down putin today!

[@demonkey123]

@@roxycaldwell7083 To have peace in Ukraine, you must reject NATO and resign to being a neutral state. It’s the only way Putin will stop.

[@ThreshyNeonz]

@@demonkey123 coward mentality

[@JeepCherokeeful]

There aren’t “liberal rights” in Canada, nor in America.

[@JeepCherokeeful]

@@demonkey123 Crazy, it’s impossible for Ukraine to be “neutral”, obviously

[@MrNischal22]

I have rarely seen this guy on mainstream news channels. He is so on point about many issues. Speaks volumes about quality of modern journalism.

[@CH1P5Y]

When you clap along with the audience at a lecture that's over 2 years old you know the speaker is on point. Well spoken, engaging and intelligent. Thanks John 🙌

[@melissadsilva6062]

Can’t trust CNN ,Fox or any other news channels…so to get real political analysis I listen to these university lectures.

[@zhuang1694]

This professor knows little about China and yet he claims China is a threat, and openly says he hopes China growth flatline. It is quite disgusting to wish others bad, no? Why would this be okay if you say so in public about another country?

[@SD-eo8ze]

MSM IS CANCER

[@gracegwozdz8185]

Listen to the streams. The people talk with sense and veracity. All media are lying, manipulating and spreading hatred.

[@valeriodiloreto9701]

Spero che il professor Mearsheimer, abbia dei discepoli nelle università statunitensi , che possano cambiare la politica estera è renderla semplicemente pacifica, dato che quella attuale e fanaticamente interventista.

[@ninav7083]

Professor Mearsheimer is one of those rare individuals who both sees clearly and honestly describes what he sees.

[@neilbohrs5990]

I think he totally missed the forest. He never even mentioned A.I. or automation. Even if America existed in an isolated bubble, A.I. and automation will still cause the collapse of capitalism. When that happens, people will get angry. When people get angry, they'll want someone to blame. Politicians will latch on this and play the blaming games. Only instead of blaming China, they'll blame the other party. Polarization will tear apart the country irregardless. No one seems interested in analyzing why China is able to do so well. They dare not ponder if there is merit to centralized planning. Or if there is merit to a one-party system based on meritocracy. No one dares criticize America's inefficient system that seems designed to get nothing done. No one ever points out that multi- party systems tend to end up with extremely polarized citizens. Or how we appear schizophrenic to other countries because our leaders often undo the work of their predecessors. No one questions the foolishness of allowing stupid citizens to determine policies. There are so many flaws in America's systems, its unfair and immature to blame it on China. The notion that China's rise caused our downfall is foolish, dangerous and just plain wrong. At worst, China's rise speed up our downfall. It's time we acknowledge that we are the sole perpetrators to our downfall.

[@michaelsibson7941]

When i see mearshimers name in print i am reminded of how many great sources on Ukraine and russia exist . I would like to thank them all for their great work . I only wish i had more time to read them. ?..?

[@michaelsibson7941]

Why avert your eyes , why lie ? Why dwell on one of the negative consequences of defending oneself and conclude therefore to do so is evil. Chamberlain...

[@davidmccabe4041]

Here I am watching Russian tanks roll into Ukraine and wish I had watched these lectures before now. If the professor is correct the West has made a colossal blunder in trying to extract Ukraine from Russian influence. DAVID McCabe Dublin Ireland

[@davidradtke160]

Or Ukraine also had its own goals and desires.

[@vladoh2011]

@@davidradtke160 Looks like you did not listen to the lecture carefully. Or you just do not care to recognize some unpleasant realities that he mentioned.

[@gracegwozdz8185]

USA invaded Ukraine as soon as the Soviet perestroika happened with the help of CIA and George Soros money. Since then biolabs to create plandemias were built with Big Pharma money. Somebody wants to capitalize on warmongering and on poor Americans sent to the war against their interests or their will.

[@tonysu8860]

It was Ukrainians who kicked out a corrupt Putin lackey and elected someone who put Ukraine before any other. You won't find any major US or NATO disinformation campaign that turned Ukrainians against Putin. And, you should accept that Ukraine's resistance to the invasion is exhibit one that Ukrainians view their country as a people that wants to be free from Russian rule and to live their own lives and have their own leaders. It's clear that this lecture does not believe in the inalienable human rights enshrined in the American Declaration of Independence, that all people have a desire and right to rule themselves and that it's OK for brutal neighbors to take whatever they want... Although self-admittedly he somehow draws the line at Rwandan massacres but apparently not at Ukrainian mass casualties. If you don't believe the above, then yes I can see you are a fan of this lecture.

[@mikedoverskog]

@@gracegwozdz8185 Wow! Hey, how's life in your alternative reality? Your life must have been extremely good and boring here in the real world for you to have to flee into your nightmare realm for a bit of excitement. xD

[@clappzzz]

Two years ago, and he laid it all out. Poor Ukraine. We "encouraged" them to pursue a future that was ultimately a tragic one.

[@ata5855]

There's a similar lecture from 2015 where he "lays it all out", as well. It's called, "Why is Ukraine the West's Fault?"

[@kingb7080]

A old saying goes, if you want everything you will end with nothing but trouble. This man sat down and saw what others couldn't see standing. Thank you for this very beautiful teaching.

[@useless3758]

Jesus Christ. Getting sappy over obvious-as-day propaganda is quite sad.

[@HMLi-pz2xu]

Your comment is so ironic, I hope the American’s elite and politicians got it !

[@Lay_rue442]

@@useless3758propaganda for who?

[@canadianpatriot9677]

I think it's great to hear things explained in a manner that doesn't leave everyone saying that he's or the WE'RE pro outin simply by recognizing the faults of our (North American) foreign policies

[@georgej.robinson4316]

When did he give this talk? What month and year?

[@canadianpatriot9677]

@@georgej.robinson4316 this talk was when the IS helped push out the leader of Ukraine and ushered in a pro western pres in Zelinsky - I would say 2014 was when this talk happened .... It doesn'tatter WHEN what matters is that the context is RIGHT and the outline.of political upheaval in these 2 nations is still accurate

[@jensmith4411]

America's biggest current problem is how bloody stupid we are. Too many people do no research and just vote willy nilly. Or vote based on emotions, which is how Obama got elected with such enthusiasm by most. Then he dies things like killing children via drone. And no one really cared because news outlets didn't care. Research before voting. And stop believing the news media. If they say it assume it's a lie. 😀

[@arnold2360]

Quilometers of Russian armoured cars pulverised by the Ukrainian drones and artillery near Saltov kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZfXY6KDr5yggsk The Ukrainian girls that filmed it are saying “This is what happens to them when they try to invade our land”.

[@earnthis1]

I've criticized North America plenty and never been called pro Putin. If you're getting called pro Putin there's another reason stop acting like a victim and stop pretending like everyone is so intolerant of poor you. What a joke LOL

[@rssmps]

it's amazing how spot on he is and how this still applies 2yrs later

[@justbenice72]

The prophecies people talk about in the Bible are nothing more than the agenda of the rich.

[@roxycaldwell7083]

While you talk, and tal,,,k 1500 more are dead today? Yes 1,500 more are killed today while you talk? when are you going to get off your.. itulecual asses and actual do something ? I doubt it ,a group of lame ass dumb ducks? dumb asses ! Putin is old he has nothing to lose? He is going to blow th trigger on all of your grand children life an future, he he's himself going off in a mushroom cloud of glory can't you find a finite way to stop him?? PLS stop him 1,500 more dead today???? I am 67 Yr Baba grandma I am giong to join arms so shoot down putin today!

[@michaelforansich8090]

Umm you want to revise that comment now bud? Kinda proved how wrong he has been on judging Putin's agenda's

[@reaverman]

Are you mentally ill. Biden has done every he's pinning on Trump, and then more!

[@liborsoural5016]

Sure, absolutely, and in a hundred years from now, too. Serious entertainment ! Z that ? V this ! Yes, but here we are. The mass suicide in slow mo and replay voluntarily continues......well, why not ! Nazi Nato now knows it is too weak, too few shells, missiles available, this is the Artillery and Missile Age, they just cannot really mess with Russia, which is being proven by the Nazi U What debacle. No matter what you, I, or anybody else, think or say. What really matters is what the big guys on the playground do. Yet the strictly-business US, interested only in creating enemies and destruction, not friends and progress, unprecedented in greed on a biblical scale, Nato, a huge scam, the actual war machine producing mass weaponry, ripping everybody off, is the origin of all evil in this world. Look, bra, the big boys or bullies, like the United Satanic America, Ru$$$hiat, and China$$ own each and every right, they actually create it ! The little Chihuahuas, like the EU, and any other country, can just imagine or dispute any right, which is happening in the Nazi U What, that simple ! Greetings from Nicaragua ! Hello comrade, I am back as I survived the relentless attack of no internet, no money, no honey. Russia is now the center of the Universe ! So my glorious counteroffensive to fetch a dollar or euro is actually materializing, full throttle, lol. Here a one-armed Bullship Fighter in the tropical jungle of Nicaragua trying to raise some funds to win this bizarre war. I am disabled and without a pension and tragically enough cannot lend a job despite my high education, a BA in English and Spanish Philology. Do you have any money surplus or a job I could do to make a living, please ? The only way to receive any money down here in Nicaragua is either through a bank transfer or cheaper Western Union or Moneygram. I would travel and pick up the cash in Managua, the capital. Can you support my noble cause to want to live, not lost ?

[@QueenBee-mk8xm]

The current situation is such a huge and powerful lesson to us all about what the true effects of US foreign policy all around the world both past and present have been, and also helps us to see more clearly than ever before, that in most cases, that when push comes to shove, most of these countries that have been encouraged to pursue liberal democracy, capitalism, joining international institutions, and to rise up against their current governments, eventually reach a point where they realize that the ´cavalry is not coming´ and that they are on their own. In the end, it is ordinary people who suffer the most. Ordinary people who just want to live peaceful lives. So much pain and sufffering. It is truly tragic.

[@rcbuck04]

OUR GOD BETTER THAN THIER god

[@Cindy-up2oj]

So true, in the end we the people suffer while the elite go on living and enjoying life. They have no regards for humanity. We know longer have a say in anything.

[@arnold2360]

Yes. Fortunately according to the last poll, 90% of the Ukrainians are for expelling the Russian invader, even more now that the Russian barbarian crimes of war are being uncovered in Bucha.

[@uelude]

Lol. You're worshiping a fringe quack and talking about "truth" 😉 Anyone getting their information from this video is deluded.

[@SUMERUP]

So true.. the only way to battle fear of change for that is what it is for Russia is to sit it out as a neighbour.. in other words, neutrality, how difficult this may be and certainly not take up arms incited by people thousands of miles away.. Change for the better will come slowly.. not by force.. I can't judge who took all the decisions in Ukraïne but it certainly wasn't carefully done.. to say it softly..

[@sashaa3390]

Raw and un-nerving reality check.... thank you!

[@useless3758]

He is checking your reality. Sounds like you're failing the check.

[@calpol3314]

Thank you sir. This was posted 2 years ago but this is very helpful for me to understand what is happening globally. Thank you for all who made this talk happen. What a treasure 😊

[@rhuiden4086]

There is also another lecture he did 6 years ago called "why ukraine is the wests fault" which predicts todays crisis.

[@calpol3314]

@@rhuiden4086 yes i saw that video first and shared it with my sister... i am happy he's also doing interviews recently. Such a great man

[@grizzlygrizzle]

He's really strong in his main area of geopolitics and the folly of liberal hegemony. But he seems blind to globalist corruption and the fascistic aims of the World Economic Forum and the international and central banking cartel, but to be fair, that looming threat was less talked about two years ago. And he kind of phoned it in on Trump, and fell back on the usual MSM narrative. Trump's use of tariffs was a tactical strike against countries that had unfair tariffs on U.S. goods. His spanking of NATO was designed to get them to pay more for their own defense, and to the extent that he succeeded in this, NATO is stronger today. It's like he spent most of his career trying to convince the world of the errors of a narrowly American vision of the global domination of liberal democracies, and the internationalist globalist forces, who are hostile to democracy, escaped his notice.

[@sariputri9687]

I am happy to find contents with Prof John J Mearsheimer speaking the truths. As an Indonesian, I need to know more about global politics. I don’t speak good English but I can understand what you are saying. Thank you Sir for giving me great informations!! I will find your recents talk on Russian-Ukrainian conflict.

[@HZ-fg9sf]

Wow this guy gets it. I have been thinking along the same lines for a while now but I find this way of thinking can be polarizing when voiced out in the US due to lack of education about world history and current affairs in certain schools/areas, the regional bubble effect, and prevalent US centric views (partly influenced and reinforced by certain media outlets). So it's refreshing to hear this unabashed analysis coming from a well spoken professor, confirming some conclusions I've reached from my amateur explorations.

[@billklaassen9323]

Its a real eye opener!

[@joshmarden9933]

Follow the money, it all leads to the same group of financial oligarchs and their (not so)secret societies.

[@dre6289]

Our poor education is a real tragedy.

[@skinnybrown5545]

It's just not the US, It's UK, France, Australia, Canada, Germany too.... It's deliberately done, To control and throw people off from what's happening, and to keep the narratives and justification told alive, It's patriotism over humanity, When it should be humanity over blind patriotism....

[@galaxy-star-me]

Our schools are now busy with critical race theory teaching for domestic revolution preparation. I bet that once the red guards are shaped in a few years, it would be a nightmare for America, just like what had happened in cultural revolution during Mao’s era.

[@valentineezegwu9668]

My second John J Mearsheimer lecture on history and international politics and how the world got to where it is right now and who is responsible or what is responsible. I appreciate his realistic understanding of the 21st century world, a true political scientist. I caught myself taking notes with a pen and jotter. Remarkable man

[@marleneamry4258]

As a historian, Professor Mearsheimer has a profound understanding of political strategies, and where their consequences can lead to.

[@katpuss6564]

Because the outcome is always the same. Those who start the aggression always lose. "Ukraine on Fire" on Rumble? Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya, Somali, Eritrea, Lebanon, Yemen, Syria and now Ukraine.. Each and every country they touch is ruined, smashed back to the stone age, robbed of it's resources, with millions of their innocent citizens murdered indiscriminately. That is NOT winning a war. America have been defeated in EVERY war they have engaged in. The only reason they had any modicum of success in WW2 was that they only appeared at the end, after the RUSSIANS, UK, The Indians, The African Corp, had done the bulk of the work. And once again they re-wrote their History to say THEY WON THE WAR. My foot! All they did was to lift the Nazis that were left and take them to the USA - Operation Paperclip? And there they have been, biding their time, before they can once again take over Europe?

[@neilbohrs5990]

I think he totally missed the forest. He never even mentioned A.I. or automation. Even if America existed in an isolated bubble, A.I. and automation will still cause the collapse of capitalism. When that happens, people will get angry. When people get angry, they'll want someone to blame. Politicians will latch on this and play the blaming games. Only instead of blaming China, they'll blame the other party. Polarization will tear apart the country irregardless. No one seems interested in analyzing why China is able to do so well. They dare not ponder if there is merit to centralized planning. Or if there is merit to a one-party system based on meritocracy. No one questions America's inefficient system that seems designed to get nothing done. No one ever points out that multi- party systems tend to end up with extremely polarized citizens. Or how we appear schizophrenic to other countries because our leaders often undo the work of their predecessors. No one questions the foolishness of allowing stupid citizens to determine policies. There are so many flaws in America's systems, its unfair and immature to blame it on China. The notion that China's rise caused our downfall is foolish, dangerous and just plain wrong. At worst, China's rise speed up our downfall. It's time we acknowledge that we are the primary perpetrators to our downfall.

[@jnmc2498]

so refreshing listening to someone talk about Obama, Trump etc without namecallings and using sentences like ”worst president ever” etc Listening to academics really broadens ones horizon.

[@tonysu8860]

Didn't hear a word about Obama. I rather doubt that his few words about Trump are true, that it was Trump that caused enmity between Russia and the US. Russia was an antagonist long before Trump's 4 years in office and as long as someone like Putin runs Russia, Russia will be an antagonist long after Trump's name is forgotten.

[@bhec7715]

When you take away tribalism, everything the professor said is obvious. I knew everything he just said 10 years ago because I don’t care about people. I care about ideas. Take away the Trump name replace it with “Nameless Independent Politician” and pretty much everyone would agree his foreign policy ideas were far superior to his predecessors both D and R because nothing they did made sense from a selfish national interest perspective.

[@arnold2360]

we are still wating for him to share his thoughts about how realism applies when the Ukrainian people does not want to be exterminated by the Russian horder. Andriivka kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYWrnn-Oe7OiZ7s Bucha kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZLZmZifltmErbM

[@ellapenrapiti7596]

This man is absolutely brilliant. Unemotive, honest and factual

[@eileenmc4746]

I just learned about him too. Usa needs to listen

[@vladimirjaskovitch5161]

He's very emotive what are you talking about lmao

[@GetGwapThisYear]

@@nilnil8265 can you elaborate please?

[@aether888]

what do you mean facts everything he says is wrong

[@GetGwapThisYear]

@@aether888 can you please provide more info on this? I'm very keen to understand as much as possible

[@Filippa698]

I am glad I discovered this great thinker! I am even gladder that I did, after arriving to understanding the issues on my own. I remember what my Professor of Philosophy and Pedagogy stated in one of his great lectures. "It doesn't matter whether it is only one person in the great majority to be correct." This man reminds me so much of my dear Professor Stella! The professor who chose to teach in an Institute for girls because in his words, "When you educate girls, you educate whole families." I was so fortunate to be one of those girls!

[@RapKrider]

Flippa Leone, which institute did you attend, and where?

[@Filippa698]

@@RapKrider 🇮🇹

[@tsvetanstoychev655]

This is such a profoundly stupidly written comment... The idiocy and self hatred are astounding.

[@useless3758]

You'd be better without it. Eating up a narrative because it possesses the quality of being counter to the mainstream narrative is silly. Better to attempt to understand and apply first-principles thinking. Mearsheimer is parroting Russian propaganda.

[@Свободадляроссии]

He's not correct tho. Putin was always going to mess with ex-soviet states no matter what Nato did.

[@chiquitafeldberg8512]

I've only discovered John but he is saying exactly what I've been saying for years. John is 100% correct.

[@thadtuiol1717]

Damn straight. He predicted the current cluster F in Ukraine years ago with almost uncanny accuracy.

[@chozartspiano2317]

Sure thing, parrot in reverse.

[@yudhiadhyatmikosiswono9082]

Yup, especially Syria and Libya mess which resulted on refugee crisis for Europe. No wonder NATO members unwilling to go to Ukraine.

[@danielcox9504]

@@thadtuiol1717 except he said putin wasnt stupid enough to invade ukraine

[@miajaimson5862]

@@danielcox9504 no one is perfect or can predict the future. are u or can you? But as he is also saying NATO and US pushed Ukraine and Russia into war.

[@mindgrapes1009]

1:21:55 As a Brit, him saying 'Europe is basically a giant museum' is very much a 'never have I been so offended by something I 100% agree with' moment!

[@ivodepivo21]

Awakening can be some times a painfull and frustating proces. But you my friend are on the right track.

[@Geezerelli]

The Euro destroyed Europe and fiat dollars are destroying the USA. At least Russia has been backing its currency with gold over the last 30 years. And developing energy and grain too. Stupid Brandon is buying energy from Russia after closing down our own energy sources. What a Cretin. And Pelosi now is saying we shouldn’t buy Russian energy after shitting on our energy sources.

[@Geezerelli]

Time to drill and detach from Europe and Russia.

[@davidradtke160]

@@Geezerelli except that’s not really true at all. US has stock piles of gold just like Russia, Biden has not shut down production just reduced future leases on public land which is not where the majority of our oil comes from. Russia relatively poor in part because of Putins “leadership” in Russia. The US produces more oil then Russia and without Western companies Russian oil production is not likely to hold up well long term.

[@Geezerelli]

@@davidradtke160 Then Pelosi is correct in saying USA should stop buying energy from Russia., as it is promoting the war against Ukraine. I believe some time in the past that USA abandoned the gold standard. Roosevelt or Nixon or both.

[@hlwanmoe1981]

Never tired of listening to this Prof. Kohn Mearshimer talk. He is an amazing scholar.

[@ironchefnakamura7025]

Don't get me wrong, he had plenty of detractors before, but I feel like Mearsheimer was cast by some agendas as a fringe nut in the US over the last decade because of his domestic policy stances (addressing social and income inequality, endorsing Sanders, etc). I hate that it seems to have taken the Ukrainian-Russian conflict to spark it, but I'm glad to see people not just discovering him, but learning more about international relations in general. EDIT: thanks for validating my hunches all agendas who replied

[@candyluna2929]

Red flag If he endorsed Sanders

[@thedolphin5428]

@@candyluna2929 Agreed. (Like all academics) he should keep his voting intentions/preferences quiet whilst still attacking the status quo. It would make more progress by not alienating the right or the centre.

[@gamerknown]

@@thedolphin5428 International relations scholars have hitherto interpreted the world

[@thedolphin5428]

@@gamerknown Huh? What are you trying to say? "... interpreted the world ..."? What does that mean? My point was that ANY public speaker (academic or not) should not *directly* state who they vote for nor who voters should vote for -- either on the left or right. It instantly sabotages their own well-meaning arguments by 50%.

[@Analyst]

@@thedolphin5428 how about they vote their conscious (or withhold their vote)!? How about they act like scholars and not be partisan!? I understand the lesser of 2 evils strategy and heard real scholars admit that's why they endorse a certain candidate and then continue being scholarly critical and not partisan hacks.

[@frankdorman5056]

Man is brilliant, just thing how better the world 🌎 would be, if we had listened to him. All the people who have died, and all our brave men and women who have been sacrificed.

[@masudawan8357]

Only if he replaces ‘we’ with Neocons who actually are the dual nationality Zionists and who drove US foreign policy in the nineties and 2000s. Particularly, two spouses Robert Kagan and his wife Victoria Nuland were involved in policy of regime change in Iraq in 2003 and in Ukraine in 2014 respectively.

[@uncertaintytoworldpeace3650]

@@masudawan8357 Somehow these people seem to believe for certain that reincarnation is an impossibility. Otherwise they would not be doing this how they are doing it. There’s certainly less harmful paths to world peace than lie to all & bathe in endless war! Anyways considering our circumstances and the censorship abilities of the elite warmongering class I feel he’s done about as good as an anti-war public speaker can, but you’re right it does not get to the source of the problem. One paying much attention to Gods chosen people will probably believe more but since 80+% of the global population have been brainwashed and selectively bred over the years into unthinking submissive slaves via divisive religious doctrines 80% of the world supposedly believes in which were invented by ‘Jesus’ who was literally openly jewish. Good luck with that one buddy. Yeah, it’s likely a terribly narcissistic plan to lie & subvert the entire world into peace but more likely is it probable that was never the plan. WW3 is about to start so maybe Americans will win what they believe to be a simple black and white conflict of good vs evil in Russia and create a global government in which these delusions that some people have will be erased from history forever or America will lose and the chosen people fly away in supermassive UFO🛸mothership buried under the holy land to come back in a decade or so to invade the global ~2032 Russo-Chinese government and takeover or do the ‘Samson option’ (the holy peoples plan to nuke the entire world, google it) from space and wait out the nuclear fallout in cryopods. (disclaimer: I’m obviously only messing mentally ill schizophrenics just for fun)

[@helgelund4296]

Rubbish.

[@rovhalt6650]

Just think of how better the world 🌎 would be if people not only listened to him, but actually took the time to really scrutinize the news and make their own opinions based on the facts they conclude from it.

[@gracegwozdz8185]

USA needs a war, and war. That's how they make money.

[@zencharmer]

Great lecture. I wish he had spoken about the Military Industrial Complex that actually drives American foreign policy so that America is a fighting 1:1:2:4 wars at all times. Engage in four fronts, fight intensely in two fronts so that the war industry keeps thriving.

[@watching99134]

That's what he's referring to when he talks about endless wars.

[@alanonline32]

I have some of Prof Mearsheimer’s books - but nothing really touches on the sheer enthusiasm and engagement he brings to the subjects he writes about when giving a talk, or engages on with others on a panel. It's a great pity these sorts of lectures are not seen by far wider than they have been. I do note that some of his commentary regarding Ukraine in past lectures has brought a lot of people to check him out, and that's (as far as I'm concerned) great. His views are engaging, challenging and far more deeply insightful than what many will instead spend hours, days and weeks consuming from a lot more "acceptable" people, those who will doubtless tell them essentially what they want to hear, but in reality will present no real challenging questions to far, far more impactful and deeper questions - those concerning where we might really be headed with this terminal adventurism we all seem caught up in thanks to the way geopolitics has worked out, wrapped up as it all so very much is in this, "the Great Delusion".

[@sjlBoise54]

His "offensive realism" is indeed a masterful international relations theory. It would be more impressive if he acknowledged its limitations. Example: he decries other approaches for omitting variables, yet he entirely omits reference to the variable of domestic politics.

[@sylvia54lobo76]

@@sjlBoise54 high sounding zionist Satanist lingo. Pity your ilk.

[@monicapacke7082]

Absolutely correct!!

[@robertferguson851]

He has "sheer enthusiasm and engagement", but is he right? He seems to believe that the principal force bringing freedom and democracy to the world is American aggression. I strongly disagree with that premise.

[@sjlBoise54]

@@robertferguson851 He thinks aggression is the primary mover of any and all nations that achieve "great power" status. It's his theory of "offensive realism." It is indeed a very thought-provoking theory if you've spent time actually reading about it - but like most political science, it has numerous critics. One of its great downfalls is that it utterly rejects domestic politics as having an impact on a nation's foreign policy.

[@PositioningFitness]

Great lecture to illuminate 2022. Thank you for the humor and the lessons.

[@muchencao7711]

I’m Chinese and I was scrolling to see what Westerners think about the Ukraine situation and found John. Finally someone who is not afraid to sympathize with the US’s competitors (rather than an enemy I hope), and hopefully our leaders all make the good decisions and do not choose to go to war ;)

[@kentneumann5209]

I haven't listened to this. Don't know if I will. But I am totally in agreement with on the hope of good decisions in not going to war. I'm a US citizen. I'm afraid our "leadership" is already making poor decisions in that regard, and I don't foresee those decisions changing for the better. I don't know why no one has called for his impeachment. Maybe cuz it probably doesn't matter at this point. The military industrial complex has got it's eyes on those lucrative federal contracts to build the machines of war. They're not gonna let big pharma steal all that money from the citizens and not try to grab a piece of it themselves. This has been simmering on the back burner for awhile now. I read a few years ago that a nuclear war is the objective of the ruling elites. That they are even entertaining the thought proves how out of touch with reality they are, and should be enough evidence for every American to demand they vacate their positions. If a person threatens to shoot another with a gun, that is an assault with a deadly weapon. Go to prison. If a person talks about killing another, that is conspiracy to commit murder. That's a prison sentence. This administration has people in it who are guilty of both of the above mentioned crimes. Except their deadly weapon is the deadliest of all, and their conspiracy is to kill tens of millions. Yet no one is throwing these corporate boot lickers out of office and into prison.

[@TomDore]

He opens one of his other talks on KZbin with a joke that when he speaks in China, he says, "It's good to be back among my people again". He then explains that this is because he's of the 'realist' school and this view is out of fashion in the USA but is the standard view in China.

[@songcui4562]

他还不确定中国是否会继续崛起，中国肯定会的，将来经济总量至少是美欧之和。就怕美国受不了这样的现实，中国肯定不会主动进攻的。

[@TomDore]

@@songcui4562 you say that China will rise but will not initiate an attack. Nobody expects China to initiate an attack on the USA homeland as its starting gambit, but might it initiate an attack on land or sea areas that China claims authority over but lacks control over? Examples are Taiwan and smaller islands.

[@muchencao7711]

@@TomDore I just came from that video hahaha, it’s the 1st lecture I watched of John. I found his views surprisingly aligned with Chinese scholars, only that he speaks in the perspective of the US.

[@lisimon4083]

I thought political science is pure academic; John proves me wrong and his talk is really visionary.

[@elizabetholbert6949]

Very few political scientists are this smart!

[@freedomwatch3991]

Mearsheimer specializes in a special subset of political science called Political Realism - which is by definition a non-theoretical - goes all the way back to Thucydides and Kautilya

[@andreysmirnov9616]

@@Patch801 "Any symptoms of hostile aspirations, denigrating attitudes to Russian problems and interests are capable of provoking serious negative shifts in Russia’s perception of the West. They can easily damage the image of the Western model and give impetus to nationalistic trends. The opposite is also correct: any gestures of sympathy, compassion, esteem vis-à-vis Russia are capable of strengthening prestige of Western values, its economic and political institutions in Russian society". Since then Russia got 2 waves of NATO expansion in Eastern Europe (swallows it as John told) and now the new one. Russia got clear attempts with Energy Charter Treaty to get unrestricted third-party access to Russia's pipelines, natural resources but not simmetrical rights for Russia in Europe. After Putin's Munich speech in 2007 and refusal of ECT ratification Russia got European Gaz Directive than Russia got 2014 Orange revolution in Ukraine and civil war in Donbass. Russia got Ukraine militirization and nizification. In fact West behaves as ша Ukrane was Nato member. Do we have anithing unusual in Russia's behaviours???

[@JagannadhGosala]

@@freedomwatch3991 Are you Indian? Just asking because you seem to know about Kautilya, who - as all Pragmatists are - gets labelled as a horrible, immoral figure. But it is his teachings that gave a declining Indian culture a lease of 1000 more years to survive.

[@freedomwatch3991]

@@JagannadhGosala No, I'm not from India - I'm actually from Pakistan - but technically Pakistanis are Indians even when they don't want to be. Ethnically, I might be persian though, haven't really had an ancestry test yet.

[@danpatterson8009]

When the Soviet Union collapsed, we in the USA saw it as the end of a threat that had shaped our policies for over forty years. It was a validation not only of our foreign policy and military spending, but of our national values. We could bury the memory of Vietnam once and for all and see ourselves as the saviors of the free world. Little wonder we couldn't resist bestowing these blessings on others.

[@MrManny075]

Why do Americans keep making mistakes after another? Starting with the Soviet Union they made them nuclear power instead of giving up its own from the start so no one will bother to require them, then start messing up with Iran, help Saddam war with Iran, then turn on him while the world was watching, all this happening while China was rising fast big companies moving to China no one seems to care what happens to the so-called intelligence? the military budget was growing thanks to debt and the defence industries were happy to supply but they realise they can't go on they needed to sell to others how did they do that? Nato members need to up their spending, why would they do that? they can't see any problem, so the US will create a problem for them and it has to be a big one, Russia is the victim but this will backfire soon as the EU will start seriously thinking about getting its act together and building its own defence force and industry

[@phillipholland6795]

Good thing we no longer live in a unipolar world and your hypocrisy can no longer be used to destroy dozens and dozens of countries without others doing the same

[@anyariv]

This professor speaks common sense. I can't believe that this isn't more accepted as fact.

[@bobleponge1301]

the United States’ attempt to remake the world in America’s image. REALLY??? By INVADING? By PILLAGING RESOURCES? By INSTATING FASCIST PUPPET GOVERNMENT after deposing elected government? USA NEVER BRING freedom, democracy or peace!!! They bring POVERTY, SUFFERING AND DEATH.

[@roxycaldwell7083]

Bullshit, Russ promissed Ukraine 1994 NPT to give up its nukes, and we Russ, will give you security, we will protect you no matter what. look now Putin invades, blows apart all cities of ukraine w no reguard to women children civillians seniors! Why don't You University talking heads get off your butt for once and do something useful , and try to stop the war? or jump a plane to Poland and feed the starving and wounded? John Mearsheimer , you have a big mouth but no action. you are a No count to Humanity, sorry , a no count. Бред, Русь обещала Украине в 1994 году ДНЯО отказаться от своего ядерного оружия, а мы, Русь, обеспечим вам безопасность, мы защитим вас, несмотря ни на что. смотри теперь Путин вторгается, сносит все города украины без оглядки на женщин детей гражданских пенсионеров! Почему бы вам, говорящим головам из Университета, не поднять свою задницу хоть раз и не сделать что-нибудь полезное и не попытаться остановить войну? или прыгнуть на самолете в Польшу и кормить голодающих и раненых? Джон Миршеймер, у тебя большой рот, но никаких действий. Вы бессчетны для Человечества, извините, бессчетны.

[@anyariv]

@@roxycaldwell7083 "The document decreed that Ukrainian SSR laws took precedence over the laws of the USSR, and declared that the Ukrainian SSR would maintain its own army and its own national bank with the power to introduce its own currency. The declaration also proclaimed that the republic has intent to become in a future "a permanently neutral state that does not participate in military blocs," and that it would not accept, nor produce, nor procure nuclear weapons.

[@ithelp5450]

My only beef is that he accepts the Russian opinion that NATO is an offensive alliance, which it is clearly not. Alot of his perspective is based around a threat to Russia from NATO. I get that Russia believes NATO is a threat, however that doesn't mean they have the right to invade and murder their neighbors, bomb hospitals and kindergartens, she'll nuclear power plants, etc. I agree with the whole middle east spreading liberal democracy through crusaoder wars ginned up on false prentice's. Where he seems to go off the rails is where he removed all agency from the people living in eastern Europe want to be part of EU and NATO. I'm sure that the CIA etc for sure helped the color revolutions, but don't mistake support for control. He is for sure 100% right about china.

[@anyariv]

@@ithelp5450 It sounds like you don't read history. NATO IS an offensive alliance. When was the last time NATO was used to "defend" one of their own? And then read up on the last time it was used to "INVADE" a country. George Bush believed in "preventative defense". That's OFFENSE. The removal of AGENCY of Ukrainians is twofold. A. Ukraine was NEVER unified on their position in regards to joining NATO nor whether they want to join EU or Russia. Their division was far and wide. US tried to intervene and sway public opinion for decades, so did Russia. The country was constantly being used to fight Russian influence and to dominate the region. We have CIA and Putin has his own intelligence that constantly reported on US's influence. It was clear to him that in losing Ukraine to US he would be in grave danger. B. NATO is a military alliance and NOT a human right or right of a country. It is a CLUB. And Ukraine does not have some kind of birth right to join NATO if they wish. Russia was also promised that NATO would NOT expand close to their borders, they were told that Ukraine was not going to join. Meanwhile Putin's intelligence continued to hear the contrary in their investigations and spying. The last straw was Zelensky talking about acquiring nuclear weapons again. Regardless, Ukraine was used as a bait to fight Russia on someone else's land, to destroy Russia so it has nothing left of any interest to China, so they don't continue with their partnership and we can tackle China next. Knowing history leads to this conclusion.

[@Io-Io-Io]

WW2 was won on the Eastern Front by Russia Not the USA neither have you won against the Soviet Union. It.dissolved itself and could have acted quite differently and would still exist. You should sanctify Mr Gorbatchev for this, a humble very integrated human being who believes in humanity. This man is not applauded enough by far.

[@skdkskdk]

Believing in humanity sounds like a flaw to me. Let's take Russia for example, what kind of an idiot would be 100 million russian babushkas would vote for a liberal democracy?

[@gillhall7590]

This is a good point. As a Brit I can remember a small window of opportunity which opened up at the end of the Cold War after the Berlin Wall came down. When Margaret Thatcher was Prime Minister in the UK, she and President Yeltsin got on really very well and there was a big thaw in relations between our countries, we should have built on this to bring in the Russians from the cold, as I believe she wished to do. Unfortunately, theUk was involved and a committed member of the EU, and they (Europe) wanted to continue to isolate Russia and this isolation policy was greatly underpinned by USA. Mrs Thatcher was also becoming disenchanted by the EU as she got a glimpse of their true intention of growing rapidly to transform from a trade block into another entity entirely, to gain control of Europe. The window closed when she voiced this insight, and she was stabbed in the back by her own pro Europeon party. This sadly saw the end of any good relationship with Russia, as hard line KGB took control of the country. Yeltsin who was considered to be pro west was removed and replaced, in effect, by Putin. This does not absolve Putin from the current Ukraine situation, and his invasion is morally wrong. I believe it is possible that Putin may render Ukraine a dead zone, by creating another Chernobyl event. In this way he has a buffer between the east and west once again. Perhaps, a matter of, If he can’t have Ukraine, then neither can anyone else

[@gracegwozdz8185]

lo, during WW2 it was USA that supplied all military might to the Soviet Union therefore creating an instant opponent. This is why the Alaska Highway was built by black American soldiers in one year to bring tanks to Russians. USA need a war to get rich, to rob and pillage other nations, unpunished. And in the process decimate their own population.

[@gracegwozdz8185]

@@skdkskdk there is no "liberal democracy" since the last war it is corporate autocracy, borderline tyrany over American people and the whole world is on their agenda.

[@Scott020357]

Yes, he took the money!

[@elenekuprashvili1145]

A big love and respect to this brilliant person from Russia . His lectures were vital for me in this difficult period of my life .

[@Abhishek-zb3dp]

Would you mind elaborating more on how this period has been difficult for you? I ask this to get a sense of how Russians feel about this situation which is something that you don't get on social media since it's largely dominated by Western views.

[@francoisehembert3243]

I hope you are feeling better. Sending you 💖 and wishing you a Merry Christmas. 🎄🎄🎄🎅🎅🎅🎁🎁🎁

[@pierman4858]

I am very sorry you feel bad because you have been invaded and molested by an invading, raping and stealing horde. Oh wait, that's Ukraine. Maybe you were part of the horde and feel sorry? If so, my best wishes. May I suggest volunteering to help Ukraine may help to to overcome your feelings of guilt.

[@WTFSMCF]

So refreshing to get an educated, in depth view & theory vs. mainstream media’s sensational, leading agendas. Thank you Sir!

[@Colstonbird]

Obviously a good men and brilliant speaker who cares. But Is America today even vaguely as benevolent as he assumes. I don’t think so.

[@DowntownsUptown]

Dreyton, NOT BY A LONG SHOT!! We've been sold the whole song this man sings for a century+. Obama sold a false bill of goods, twice. The first time, with hope and enthusiasm, the second, with mere acceptance. Bad or worse. Did no one see 2016, and how the Democrats effectively stole the Primary? And we're trying to save the world? 🤣🤣🤣

[@lisamcd1291]

@@Colstonbird not while under the control of truely evil men.

[@Miodrag.Vukomanovic]

@@Colstonbird They are supply and demand(or else face the consequences).

[@roxycaldwell7083]

Bullshit, Russ promissed Ukraine 1994 NPT to give up its nukes, and we Russ, will give you security, we will protect you no matter what. look now Putin invades, blows apart all cities of ukraine w no reguard to women children civillians seniors! Why don't You University talking heads get off your butt for once and do something useful , and try to stop the war? or jump a plane to Poland and feed the starving and wounded? John Mearsheimer , you have a big mouth but no action. you are a No count to Humanity, sorry , a no count. Бред, Русь обещала Украине в 1994 году ДНЯО отказаться от своего ядерного оружия, а мы, Русь, обеспечим вам безопасность, мы защитим вас, несмотря ни на что. смотри теперь Путин вторгается, сносит все города украины без оглядки на женщин детей гражданских пенсионеров! Почему бы вам, говорящим головам из Университета, не поднять свою задницу хоть раз и не сделать что-нибудь полезное и не попытаться остановить войну? или прыгнуть на самолете в Польшу и кормить голодающих и раненых? Джон Миршеймер, у тебя большой рот, но никаких действий. Вы бессчетны для Человечества, извините, бессчетны.

[@احمدالعربي-و2ط7ي]

This man is brilliant...

[@benlunch7618]

Here in 2022... Wonder why.

[@whtfolks5517]

I just watched him from a 2014 video. He’s 100% right on to this day.

[@Brent_Mosey]

You can be brilliant too. Just keep researching and find people like this. Mainstream media is more dangerous thank Crack.

[@Brent_Mosey]

@@whtfolks5517 Absolutely. Why do we vote personally instead of insight?

[@mrmustard1633]

This is the best of his talks, he’s so full of energy, and what an answer to the last question!!

[@najmiyehford5513]

How well he had predicted Ukraine crisis and the US reaction to it. Fascinating learnt about Liberal democratic zealousness amongst the Western political elites. Actually quite gobsmacked at their ignorant insistance on perusing their ideology at any cost. Thank you professor! However, one country was missing from this new axis of power. Iran has big ambitions for the West of Asia and isn't going to be pushed away.

[@franticmower7300]

Persia is a dumpster fire much like Arabia. They are a broken ex-colony and cannot hope to have sustained influence outside of its territory.

[@cell4224]

@@franticmower7300 If the Saudis weren't being backed by US intervention constantly, the entire middle east would be dominated by Iran. The saudis and iranians have constant proxy wars in neighboring countries and the iranians absolutely dominate the other countries in the region.

[@najmiyehford5513]

@@franticmower7300 Sorry, but it seems you are unaware of the cultural, linguistic, literal, scientific infuence Iran has on the population in the West of Asia. They don't get their influence being supported and popped up by American/ Anglo-Saxon brutal power. They rely and believe in their own ability. I have been reading and following their struggle against US/ neo-Fascists liberals dominance of the world for the past 40 odd years. One has to admire their resilience and fortitude in becoming 2nd (after South Korea) in terms of progress in literacy figures, and research in science, life expectancy (from 42 to 78 years), having the biggest number of women sience graduates in the world. 67% of all sience students are females. Don't fall for the Western media propogandas which is designed to provide platform for the loosers from Iran which provide nothing but lies. I have travelled to that country several times and it is absolutely nothing what BBC, CNN, or their equivalents give you.

[@sheilawade433]

Bush Doctrine was Capitalist Hegemony. Trump as CEO of USA INC represents the triumph of unregulated capitalism over liberal democracy. Conflating liberal democracy with capitalist hegemony is misleading.

[@monicapacke7082]

@@najmiyehford5513 absolutely correct. But why don't anybody say a word about the sad reality of The Kurds- who have been condemned to living in a territory inside Iran- owning their own motherland- but forbidden land!🥲

[@rupesharma]

Discovered him few days ago. He is extremely clear and is balanced. His past predictions about Ukraine are spoton.

[@ruoyuli4091]

most Russians and Chinese would have predicted it. its just that western media are insulated and are self referential echo chambers

[@rupesharma]

@@ruoyuli4091 very true. Western media is not echo chamber, it's intentional . Part of narrative .

[@tonysu8860]

Wow, you can say that? This guy's lecture said that Putin is justified invading Ukraine using the "They made me do it" excuse blaming NATO for accepting new members and not because in Putin's own words in 2015 that the fall of the Soviet Union was "the darkest day in history" and that Putin longs to rebuild the Russian empire. Do you really believe what this guy said?

[@ruoyuli4091]

@@tonysu8860 Putin wanted to join nato, a establishment that was created to challenge and contain Russia. when his bid was rejected by the U.S. Putin realized that Nato was not friendly to Russia and was be contained. Simple geopolitics

[@arnold2360]

@@tonysu8860 I thought the Russian army was the second most powerful army in the world, but I see now that they are the second most powerful army in Ukraine.

[@redhippog7]

" .. to turn afganistan into liberal democracy..." could be considered as one of the best jokes ever said. The tragedy is instead, that it has been one of the main goals of the foreign policy of USA, during its unipolar reign. My respects to the professor!!

[@harukrentz435]

it could be done though. look at Germany and Japan. 2 facist military states turned into liberal democracy heavens thanks to america. BUT it wont happen overnight, not in 1 or 2 decades, but more than half of century of US' occupation.

[@jakejameson7316]

@@harukrentz435 Your example of Japan is fair. It is an interesting case

[@liborsoural5016]

A joke fallen bloody flat. Serious entertainment ! Z that ? V this ! Yes, but here we are. The mass suicide in slow mo and replay voluntarily continues......well, why not ! Nazi Nato now knows it is too weak, too few shells, missiles available, this is the Artillery and Missile Age, they just cannot really mess with Russia, which is being proven by the Nazi U What debacle. No matter what you, I, or anybody else, think or say. What really matters is what the big guys on the playground do. Yet the strictly-business US, interested only in creating enemies and destruction, not friends and progress, unprecedented in greed on a biblical scale, Nato, a huge scam, the actual war machine producing mass weaponry, ripping everybody off, is the origin of all evil in this world. Look, bra, the big boys or bullies, like the United Satanic America, Ru$$$hiat, and China$$ own each and every right, they actually create it ! The little Chihuahuas, like the EU, and any other country, can just imagine or dispute any right, which is happening in the Nazi U What, that simple ! Greetings from Nicaragua ! Hello comrade, I am back as I survived the relentless attack of no internet, no money, no honey. Russia is now the center of the Universe ! So my glorious counteroffensive to fetch a dollar or euro is actually materializing, full throttle, lol. Here a one-armed Bullship Fighter in the tropical jungle of Nicaragua trying to raise some funds to win this bizarre war. I am disabled and without a pension and tragically enough cannot lend a job despite my high education, a BA in English and Spanish Philology. Do you have any money surplus or a job I could do to make a living, please ? The only way to receive any money down here in Nicaragua is either through a bank transfer or cheaper Western Union or Moneygram. I would travel and pick up the cash in Managua, the capital. Can you support my noble cause to want to live, not lost ?

[@yoursleepandrelaxation6948]

@@harukrentz435 It was another generation back then. After Cold War there were no country US could turn into democracy. I think it’s not US’s ability, it was ability of the past generation of Americans

[@watching99134]

@@jakejameson7316 At the same time the U.S. was in a position to do whatever it wanted to Japan, that's not the case elsewhere.

[@lemdixon01]

My heart was broken during the Iraq liberation when George W and Sir Tony Blair didnt find the WMD and 200,000 had to die 🤒 💕 😢 and no sanctions enforced on US or UK.

[@mordecaiben-gurion1199]

I am definitely getting addicted to this professor's lectures... There is no hope for me anymore!🤔

[@skybot9998]

Check out stephen f Cohen, he can really shed some light on the current issues.👍

[@mordecaiben-gurion1199]

@@skybot9998 Thank you so much, he was very insightful too.

[@danlatus7413]

I love your name

[@mordecaiben-gurion1199]

@@danlatus7413 Thank you man!😀🙏

[@arnold2360]

Liberal hegemony may have its flaws, but the alternative in our world at present is China and Russia and their totalitarian models. Andriivka kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYWrnn-Oe7OiZ7s Bucha kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZLZmZifltmErbM I do not like liberalism but I understand that any democrat must never side with Russia while that country continues playing the Medieval Mongol hordes game in Europe. Fortunately, the UN is now considering to expell Russia from the UN Human Rights Council.

[@raveman7]

I love John's passion on this topic.. i could watch him all day

[@useless3758]

For his passion? Hopefully not for his content.

[@albinpaul3429]

@@useless3758 he has a PhD in foreign relations. So he knows what he is talking about.

[@useless3758]

@@albinpaul3429 Do you think you need a PhD to engage with a topic? Do you think having a PhD prevents you from having incorrect takes on a topic? Answer these two questions for yourself, then reflect on how fucking stupid your comment is.

[@centerleft4957]

To many comments criticizing professor Measheimer below : In order to fully comprehend professor Measheimer's arguments, you need to start with his previous book "The tragedy of great power politics." He is not defending any mistakes made by U.S. in the past. Being a realist, he is just point out that there are some inevitabilities and contradictions between the real and idealist world.

[@bhec7715]

I’m just laughing that he’s a naked realist but when asked about the most realist president in modern history, he’s like, I give him a D 😂🤦🏻‍♂️ Also, he obviously purposefully refrained from naming the other major school of foreign policy, liberalism. It’s not “liberal hegemony”. Sure, what he’s describing is a thing. I agree with him, but don’t leave out the other major school of foreign policy thought. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@Scott020357]

Yes, his jungle law theory...nothing new!

[@mortalkomment8028]

This man is a gem 💎

[@sushantbhardwaj670]

It's always amazing to listen Sir John 🙂

[@echofoxtrot2.051]

It's really nice to hear a political science major telling the truth....extremely rare, especially these days. We may differ slightly in our views but I have great respect for his work. It's kind of hilarious how he so clearly articulates the fears that "liberal democrats" live by. Spot on. Why do you think they're always silencing anyone who even questions them? Why do you think they accuse all political opponents of trying to subvert "our democracy" (we are a Constitutional Republic with democratic elections...democracy as primary governance is mob rule by majority)? They target their own people in the name of the "bettering society". That's not liberalism. If anything, it's a warped form of democracy that is more akin to authoritarian totalitarianism than anything else.

[@marty.l]

Liberal democracy disguised as authorianism, totalitarianism, and fascism.

[@TheScientificSkeptic]

Derp. You obviously didn't understand a word of this lecture or what lower-case liberal means.

[@roxycaldwell7083]

Bullshit, Russ promissed Ukraine 1994 NPT to give up its nukes, and we Russ, will give you security, we will protect you no matter what. look now Putin invades, blows apart all cities of ukraine w no reguard to women children civillians seniors! Why don't You University talking heads get off your butt for once and do something useful , and try to stop the war? or jump a plane to Poland and feed the starving and wounded? John Mearsheimer , you have a big mouth but no action. you are a No count to Humanity, sorry , a no count. Бред, Русь обещала Украине в 1994 году ДНЯО отказаться от своего ядерного оружия, а мы, Русь, обеспечим вам безопасность, мы защитим вас, несмотря ни на что. смотри теперь Путин вторгается, сносит все города украины без оглядки на женщин детей гражданских пенсионеров! Почему бы вам, говорящим головам из Университета, не поднять свою задницу хоть раз и не сделать что-нибудь полезное и не попытаться остановить войну? или прыгнуть на самолете в Польшу и кормить голодающих и раненых? Джон Миршеймер, у тебя большой рот, но никаких действий. Вы бессчетны для Человечества, извините, бессчетны.

[@jayeisenhardt1337]

Don't worry what's good for the goose is good for the gander. If we fortify elections elsewhere why not fortify a few at home?

[@Gustav_Kuriga]

I don't think you understand what lower-case liberal is, nor do you understand the lecture. Also the "argument" that we are a republic and not a direct democracy is a false one. No one describing our system as "our democracy" is meaning a pure democracy, they mean a republican system with democratic elections. I've seen this come up time and again and it's an absurd argument that is basically a huge strawman.

[@satin-samurai]

Excellent! Such a relief to hear someone talk sense for once. 👏Will buy all his books. Thank you!

[@simplybhajans]

I have the same plan

[@useless3758]

Just what you needed! Some propaganda to make you feel like you understand the world better! The war in Ukraine is definitely not Russia's fault! No blame for them for their genocidal actions!

[@RashedHiyasat]

Absolutely loved his energy.

[@community1854]

Great insights. I wonder how many people who warm the seats at the United Nations, NATO, Ambassadors, and US DoD have read these many wonderful books? Based on their conduct we see today especially Ukraine, it does not appear they have read any of these books or listened to his many wonderful distinguished speeches 🤪

[@ferry602]

Very interesting, I was nailed on my chair. The first time I've heard an objective view of the Ukraine situation, my respect.

[@bobleponge1301]

the United States’ attempt to remake the world in America’s image. REALLY??? By INVADING? By PILLAGING RESOURCES? By INSTATING FASCIST PUPPET GOVERNMENT after deposing elected government? USA NEVER BRING freedom, democracy or peace!!! They bring POVERTY, SUFFERING AND DEATH.

[@everthcruz2950]

Brilliant Lecture.... Excellent Work By Uncle Mearsheimer..... Pardon Me.... Professor Mearsheimer....!!!!

[@benleong1809]

Aha!, when Mr Lee Kuan Yew was asked , " why he choosen political science as his major during his younger day," and he replied ," policies which politicians champion and put into force have enormous impact on peoples' lives . " Here again, glad to hear what on this honorable gentleman dissemination, on world order, how it came about, what would be likely next, and also get know some new vocabularies as well. Thank you, sir.

[@Rx7man]

KZbin just recommended John Mearsheimer to me, what a fitting time to do so... and it seems like this place as been busy the last few days.. Tip: Also look up Vladimir Pozner, a russian independent reporter who says a lot of the same things!

[@eileenmc4746]

Me too so thank you you tube worker

[@Rx7man]

@@eileenmc4746 or youtue black box algorithm :)

[@randomvideos3628]

It's wonderful to see such great academics understanding and predicting so deeply and accurately. They are the true wealth of a nation.

[@juergenbachmann7516]

I agree.

[@sirrom5155]

yeah except the testosteroneless wonder got everything wrong

[@cecilialayer459]

Der Professor ist Genius, World Expert in Politics. Thank you for this Channel. Very informative the Lecture and interesting Guests too.👍👍👍👍🌟🌟

[@gdas9948]

The key point missing from this talk is the unquenchable thirst for power, pride and prestige of humanity. This will always exist, it will just be obtained and held by fewer and fewer in the elite power structure that is being reset on a global stage.

[@baronvonlimbourgh1716]

That really isn't the default state for humanity. It is just that normal people haven't yet found a effective way to counter the skills and ambitions of the mentally unstable. Hard to recognise treats in others that you yourself do not poses.

[@bluefidle]

So true. It takes very few getting followers/ power to change things for the worse because majority are non thinking folowers.

[@michaelt2397]

A thought provoking presentation. Would love to see an update that addresses liberal hegemony and the climate and what are we learning.

[@martinha2856]

Sir. I can hear you for hours! I learn everyday something new with these videos. Thank you!

[@ChrisPearsonTX]

I really like the way he presents his material. Very engaging.

[@hoareg2]

I love the way he answered the questions. He always gave you a bigger picture or the dynamics under-spinning the situations before giving the true answers. Agree with him or not, you always learn something.

[@Dee-zy5gh]

If anyone knows of any way where I can get paid for just listening to Pro Mearsheimer, do tell me. Willing to listen to him overtime, weekends included. So much respect for this man's intellect, integrity and forthrightness.

[@useless3758]

Jesus Christ. Get off your knees and try to deprogram the propaganda from your brain.

[@Sovereign_Citizen_LEO]

I agree about 80% to 90% with Mearsheimer. He is a "Great Power" when it comes to political analysis/ political science/ foreign policy, etc. etc. and essentially very accurately predicted this current Ukraine crisis/ Russian Invasion.

[@FanMusicIndian]

Great insight from the speaker.

[@ellapenrapiti7596]

Thank you professor for teaching me so much about world affairs.

[@maracummings9767]

I agree with everything Professor Mearsheimer is talking about except the fact that from the very beginning it was a desire to create a liberal world where there is no war and no human rights violations. To get everyone hooked on capitalism yes, but to make this world a better place......I very very much doubt it. I think the core reason for that was greed. Greed for power, money, control. This is quiet evident from our Government's both Domestic Policy and Foreign Policy. Still, love his lectures!

[@anneother6224]

For this audience, liberalism is the hegemon. But if they stopped crusading for liberalism, the real hegemon might become clearer. Isn't that already happening with the ascendence of "woke" though?

[@nom7828]

I presume, the general population in the US found the idea of making political adjustments in other countries a valid one because in their mind they thought this would make the world a better place. What they didn't take into consideration was the extremity of the greed (as you have mentioned) of the people who were in power, both financial and political. I think (and hope) Americans in general did not mean harm in their pursuit of creating a liberal world, they didn't know better. But sometimes being ignorant can be a crime, specially when the power these Americans were supporting, dropped bombs on civilians in the name of "making the world a better place."

[@maracummings9767]

@@nom7828 I hear you and agree. I do think that general population in the US want to make this world a better place. Professor Mearsheimer, however, doesn't refer to the general public, but to our foreign policy makers. Considering how much wealthier these wars have made the entire military complex, oil industry and other corporations (perhaps even many of the politicians themselves) I think he is rather very generous towards those in power. I just watched his lecture "Why Leaders Lie" which is fascinating and even there he expresses that he believes our politicians, particularly GW Bush were going into Iraq because they genuinely thought it was good for the US and the Iraqi people. I could buy if such violations happen once or twice, ok 3 times, but for the past 30 years same thing again and again? Our policy makers are either deeply detached Narcissists OR along with lobbyists they know exactly what they are doing. I am heavily leaning towards the latter. Thank you for input!

[@nom7828]

@@maracummings9767 Yes, the professor indeed was not critical at all of the politicians and the war profiteers. The hypocrisy and double standards shown by the US administration during the last decades should've made him rethink his position on this. Apart from that he is an excellent political analyst. It's a shame that his voice is mostly going to go unheard because of the stranglehold the mainstream media have on information. I remember in my teenage years, during the Iraq invasion, I never got the feeling that there were thousands of civilians dying in Iraq while watching CNN/BBC. On the other hand, our local newspapers (I'm from Bangladesh) painted a more bloody picture than what we watched on those channels. I still cannot properly comprehend the degree of suffering and bloodshed the US actually caused during those years because it was never on the TV. Same goes for other interventions in the middle east. It made me wonder whether they actually believed/considered the people from the middle east (also from Afghanistan and Palestine) as human beings having the same rights as them (the analysts and hosts of these channels). Now when I hear people talk about human rights, I cannot help but be suspicious of their actual intentions.. Cannot trust a word the mainstream media say these days. I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one. (I'm sorry if I come off as a bit too blunt with my statements, as English is not my first language)

[@gracegwozdz8185]

@@nom7828 what a great analysis you've delivered. And it's so true, that during these Infowars, we - the people cannot trust the media of the mainstream at all. All of them lie! Left, right and center. It's not about the left or right, it's about wrong or right.

[@magnaviator]

What a fantastic talk.

[@katiedaly5643]

God bless this wise and truthful academic

[@kalaupun]

The fact that the liberal hegemony agenda is facing severe roadblocks in the global situation is an extremely good thing.

[@Apostate1970]

Not if it throws a nuclear, piss in pants, hissy fit when it doesn't get its way.

[@IsomerSoma]

I really dont know about that. Individual human rights and political freedom are very much benefitial to any human really. Just because it doesnt works doesnt means the idea isnt a good one in principle. That it failed is an extremly bad thing.

[@Apostate1970]

@@IsomerSoma the problem is that the "liberal hegemony" program isn't actually about spreading democracy and respect for rights. That's just the propaganda. Anyone who's paid any attention to U.S. foreign policy from about 1885 onward knows this. There's Hawaii and the run up to the Spanish American War and the rise of empire and announcement of the "Roosevelt Corollary". Then Smedley Butler, then Mohammed Mossadegh, Cuba, then Vietnam, then the "Carter Doctrine" (actually written by Brezinski and Bush Sr.), then Reagan, Chile, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Desert Storm, Clinton, Somalia, Haiti, Honduras, Venezuela, the occupation of Arabia, Bush, 7 wars in 7 years, Obama, Egypt, Libya, Yemen, Syria, Drumpf openly admitting that it's all just about the oil and money, Bolivia, and now Byedone saber rattling in Ukraine and starving Afghan kids. It is and always has been about wealth and power. That's it. That's all. We didn't and don't prop up the Shah, give weapons to Saddam and Saudi Arabia and the UAE, refuse to recognize Somaliland, encourage the overthrow of Morsi, and coup elected governments around the world, etc. because we care about democracy or human rights. In fact "we" don't do it at all. US elites do it in a cynical, Machiavellian bid for power and influence. And the duped, gullible, ignorant American electorate goes along with it.

[@IsomerSoma]

@@Apostate1970 I don't mean US interventionism but even tho the US didn't particularly help establishing liberal democracy the power the US had made liberal democracy the prime state model. Other great powers won't act any better nor much worse than the US will but their power will put there state model front and center and that's what i am worrying about.

[@Apostate1970]

@@IsomerSoma so far China has at least a marginally better track record than the US. They suck on civil liberties but they don't jail nearly as many, don't invade and occupy countries against the popular and often democratic will of those countries' people, don't foment coups, don't sanction 20 nations, don't actively immiserate children across the globe, don't have 800 bases in 80 countries, don't let their infrastructure rot, have a higher percentage of people with healthcare (95 vs. 91), a higher literacy rate (96.8% vs. ~79% ... the US refuses to release records on literacy and has one of the lowest in the developed world ... our rates are lower than Iraq and much of Africa) ... I could go on. The problem is that democracy is meaningless or impossible without material equality. "Democracy is not the seed but the fruit." as I put it. So putting emphasis on so-called democratization ... purely formal, electoral democracy ... is putting the cart before the horse. It can be worse than nothing because it links democracy with immiseration and greed in the mind of the world's people. It rightly leads them to reject "democracy". And when they do try it but don't get the "right" answer and we just overthrow their choice that makes us hypocrites and causes further rejection. Plus the reality is that if US style democracy repeatedly gives results like Drumpf and Byedone, as it has, it should be rejected outright and is no model for the world. So I totally reject your premise that other countries would be worse. You've made no argument for that, we don't have any real evidence for it except maybe the previous British Empire (which followed a similar course) and the general principle that power corrupts, which is too little to go on. Saying that other countries would be worse seems to display an unwarranted Anglo-American bias.

[@Ilovelucy12]

He makes me want to go back to college and take his class

[@bridgeburner6859]

I fully agree with Mearsheimer in terms of all of his assertions about the failures of liberal hegemony, but I think it's important to point out that any great power put in the same position would behave in much the same way - spread its influence, grow its power, rinse and repeat. Maybe humanity needs to realize the failure of that way of thinking in more general terms, rather than as a particular manifestation or feature of the West. It is a feature of power and whomever holds it - make the others more like yourself and you'll be stronger and safer. I feel like this human feature is more at the core of this behaviour than any particular type of government, ie: liberal democracies. Liberal democracy is only the hegemonic force it is because of the results of former conflicts and events that placed it in a position of power.

[@stevel7310]

Yes, it is an Earth human problem, however, the 'national psyche' of the USA does seem to be struck by a tremendous fear, anxiety and paranoia not seen in any other country. Do you think this stems from religious extremism that is rife in the USA, or from some sort of general fear that other peoples/races/ethnicities are a threat and must be conquered or controled? Best regards.

[@bridgeburner6859]

@@stevel7310 I think the combination of rampant and widespread misinformation/disinformation alongside the religious extremism you mention are a dangerous mix, and they've taken their toll on the U.S domestically. The strange sort of selective nationalism that dovetails with these other factors in the American right-wing concerns me as well. I likewise see signs of similar sentiments in my own backyard, Canada, albeit to a much lesser degree. I believe it to be imported via our shared culture, and likewise that the noise created by these folks is more dangerous than they are themselves as individuals. In my own country, statistically these types of voters make up a small percentage of the population. To your point about the fear in America of the "Other" - other ethnicities etc. - I think that's a real problem too, and a deep-seeded one. It's like a certain part of the population sort of 'panicking' over the changes that they see in the world which might mean they no long occupy a dominant position, and that both frightens and angers them. All the best.

[@theolich4384]

I don't know. I think the US is special as they'd been having it too easy. Being a relatively young nation, their identity is more susceptible to be changed by recent events than those burdened with history of the old continent. Being No.1 for like 3 or 4 generations does help that a lot. Like a kid eager to share his latest toy with rest of the gang, they can't wait to present the world the illustrious achievement of the grand American Experiment. Why don't they all like it? Why can't they be just like me? It's good stuff. I mean no harm. They'd roll their eyes, confused. Heck, maybe in another century or two they'll finally learn to grow up.

[@vincentrockel1149]

Yeah history is full of stories of the hubris of those in power, but you would think that the common person would wise up by now and stop supporting blindly all the endless head games that these guys cook up. The government is creating a narrative and stream of events that prevent most from understanding that the government isn't reacting to threats and hardships, but rather creating them. A lot of the suffering these people cause (politicians in general, not just US) is because of gross incompetence, but a lot of it is to support a narrative. This narrative is rarely in the interest of the citizens.

[@ianphillips1365]

I think you mean to talk about statism. Coercion is a feature of the state.

[@Marlen-CruzCommercial_2023]

Fantastic speech. I couldn’t move away.

[@charmewithcem4830]

A rational male, who calls it how he sees it. Bloody impressive.

[@useless3758]

Idk what gender has to do with it, but try "rationalizing male." He's rationalizing Russia's bad actions and removes all blame from them. If you start a war unprovoked, you are responsible. If you rationalize reasons why your were "provoked," your spewing propaganda.

[@ogbeborosayande2335]

This professor speaks the truth.

[@sheilawade433]

Whose truth? HIS according to him.

[@albinpaul3429]

@@sheilawade433 you are welcome to disprove him.

[@tugwilson6758]

Why don't we hear more from this man ? He's a genius..

[@ericsuarez834]

He is a realist and critizes Israel, that's is the perfect mix to be censored

[@katpuss6564]

We do hear. He has endless videos on line. But of course is subject to censorship by the CIA....

[@useless3758]

He's a propagandist* Fixed your last sentence.

[@watching99134]

@@useless3758 Why don't you make a real argument as long as you're "fixing" things?

[@useless3758]

@@watching99134 You honestly sound like a russian bot.

[@oklahoma1232]

I am glad I can get the correct perspective on geopolitics, thanks Professor JJ Mearsheimer!

[@useless3758]

If by "correct" you mean the Russian state line, sure.

[@watching99134]

@@useless3758 Ukie troll.

[@pwilg2024]

This is a professor talk in a dramatic way which tells obvious points but unfortunately misses the key point: liberal hegonomy has in essence little to do with good and bad, individual human rights, democracy etc. It's a formula and cover up for a profit model. It used to work very well for a long time: the us had a big internal market, so companies can easily grow and then the us wants to open ( globalisation, democracy) the hole world for their easily grown companies. Best is to open these countries with guns ( primary industry in us), see kuwait as good example. First you destroy with us weapons and privat defense companies a country, then you send a bill to saudi, then you rebuild the country with us contractors , make oil company deals, weapon deals with neighbouring countries, assures the dollar for oil transaction and in the end set up mcdonalds and sell your cars. The knife cuts 5+ times. It has cost some lives the last 75 years, but that is a part of the money game. Kind of collateral damage. This democracy model also assures the dollar as a main currency, so you can then print as much out of thin air, as long everybody is hooked on the system and trust it. I love the usa, specially the people, but in essence it's made out of immigrants which had and have one ultimate dream: making money. The us is basically a dollarcracy. Nothing wrong. Full respect. Every country deserves his own profit model. But you should see through. And this professor talk does not really do it. It's a pity. Compare the different country models and respect them. Nothing to do with good or bad , that is more for Hollywood

[@TheSer21]

@@NikolaiRay He has in his books. Go check them out.

[@jenq6751]

Well said

[@josephhuether1184]

One aspect of this that is rarely acknowledged nor integrated into discussions like this is that the USA, Russia and China cannot fight direct open wars against each other. It is a doomsday scenario that all 3 recognize on some level but I am not so sure their citizens and proxy allies do. It is the gorilla in the room. Yes, there definitely was this unipolar period when the USA was (and still is) the most powerful country in the world but military hegemony has its limits when dealing with these other superpowers. I agree with much of what Mearsheimer but also believe that these countries now have have far more critical economic “skin in the game” today than they did 3 decades ago this should be a moderating force so long as American hawks don’t continue going around poking the bears beyond tipping points.

[@n.v.9000]

american problem is that they want to police the world...world has see what american police is like....even if americans had support all over that was lost in the last 2 decades with bush, obama and trump...americans are to self centered with little education...that is a dangerous combination....and americans need their scarecrow....first was natives and french, then british, then each other, then nazis and soviets, then afganistan and now russia and china and a lot of small poor countries in the middle of it all....american propaganda to keep getting elected without working out domestic problems like racism and inequality

[@ergovega1]

They need destabilization in countries like Ukraine in order to fight their proxy wars

[@galanis38]

Pretty much agree with you. What Prof. Mearsheimer doesn't address enough here -- and I think THAT is the gorilla in the room -- is the capitalist/economic side of the matter, rather than just the ideological one. Because the liberal "hegemony" idea that prevailed when the world became unipolar with the end of the USSR, was in significant part predicated on the idea that the New Order of liberal hegemony would benefit the capitalist class, and in particular the American-led capitalist class interests. To make the rest of the world as a kind of vassal to these interests.

[@ergovega1]

@@galanis38 100%

[@StephenZ827]

@@n.v.9000 You're a student of propaganda. We have millions of good honest police serving people of all races and backgrounds. Don't assume the media is honest about the stories they tell. They need to keep the hate alive, the misinformation flowing to encourage discourse so unknowingly people suck the tits of hate and buy the sour milk. Little education, really...how so ? The world comes here to go to the best schools and universities. Want the best doctor for that operation and you can pick any where in the world to get it done...they show up here in the US. Need money, everyone comes to the USA bitches about our system while stuffing their pockets with our US dollars...It must be nice to sit back in your country and not take on the worlds bullies. May the bullets fall softly upon your disillusioned life.

[@pitsinokaki]

Extremely interesting - thank you so much for uploading!

[@muhammadabirhossain7216]

It sends shocking information. If people follow and worship the US then only it will respect and give you rights that is also if they want they can take away your rights and they will not respect your rights if they don't like you and because they are unchallenged for now, they do whatever they want to do. Imagine if China tried to do the same with all its powers and it was what US is now. All economic political systems have their pros and cons but that does not give a nation the right to use force and manipulate and disregard others views and ideas. And the US basically use force as form of democracy, they for real has no capability of leberal democracy the only thing Liberal about them is their own liberty to kill others without any accountability

[@trixiedinzey3064]

Oh yes well all of them including China is in the business of killing now COVID the great reset beginning in Wuhan china model for the world whatever is in the darkness must come out to light one love love your neighbor as yourself take care of each other if you can we are all in this thing together our lives will depend on careing for the each other ❤️🙏

[@50sghosh]

Just wonderful. I learn so much from his lectures. Thank you Sir.

[@ariadnipsillos5876]

Look o K ok

[@useless3758]

Try not to "learn" too much. Propaganda isn't good for you.