LIVE: News18 Rising Bharat Summit 2024 | John Mearsheimer in Conversation with Palki Sharma

LIVE: News18 Rising Bharat Summit 2024 | John Mearsheimer in Conversation with Palki Sharma
Who’s winning the war in Ukraine? What role does India play in the current world order?
Catch America’s top political scientist John Mearsheimer answer these questions in a conversation with Firstpost's Managing Editor Palki Sharma.
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[@xumeng7749]

In summary, all the interview focused on: India: Is India on the table with US and China and Russia? Mearsheimer: No, you are not on the table, you are standing aside.

[@anthonystark2872]

India is on the menu

[@Myway0107]

He is in fact saying you are one menu!

[@somnus4532]

I mean what else did you expect? The interview took place in India, with China as an aggressive neighbor. The main purpose of the interview was to explore India's position in all of this from Mearsheimer's perspective and to gain insight into conflicts in various parts of the world simultaneously. Also, your interpretation of Mearsheimer's comments about India is inaccurate. He explicitly stated that India should and would not fully engage itself, considering its economic inferiority compared to China, also based on its current and past foreign policy decisions. He also made it clear that India's rise if it happens means India is on the menu from both China's and US's end.

[@KittyKittyCat-vf8zd]

@@somnus4532 China as an aggressive neighbor? Stop parroting the indian propaganda BS like a fool. LOL

[@KittyKittyCat-vf8zd]

@@somnus4532 If you do the same sheet you are doing to China to either USA or Russia, India would have been a glass lake long ago. China has been too fkg nice to you clueless people.

[@MeditationNow123]

As a Chinese, I carefully watched this interview twice. Milzhammer is wise and humorous. He preserved most of the dignity and confidence of the Indian female journalist and the audience present. Undoubtedly, India is rapidly developing. India will become a better India. I hope Indians who see this message can realize: India does not need to compare with China, nor is there any comparability. China has gone through about 200 years of brutal social turmoil, conflict, and integration process, from a top agricultural civilization to a relatively advanced industrial civilization (but still far from the top, there is still quite a long way to go). The cost of this process was the accidental deaths of tens of millions of people, including my grandfather. When India has not experienced these and is unwilling to pay a huge price to unify cognition and improve execution, India cannot become the second China. Overall, India will become a better India, and China will become a better China, but there is no comparability between the two. Indians who disagree with the above views, you do not need to argue with me. You can come to China and see it with your own eyes instead of listening to your media propaganda.

[@user-ys5rb8uw7k]

😂这位大爷是智慧有余 情商不足 也可能人家也不在乎 像他这样现实主义的学者在美国主流也是不受待见吧？毕竟这世界上没几个国家像中国这样喜欢每天要自我反省的😂

[@9434951766]

❤ you are a better intellectual than the guest speaker

[@assassincreed1238]

India has experienced partition and famines which still doesn’t even come close to chinas taipang rebellion

[@arvind13]

we went through 800 years of brutal social turmoil and conflict wrought by colonialism, both Islamic and British colonialism

[@Cjunal]

@@arvind13india need a real cultural reform

[@Shankar6791]

Very nice to see John in India . He is one of the sanest voices of America. Great man with clarity and integrity.

[@YouCantHandleTheTruth.]

Professor John Mearsheimer staring at the Indian crowd dead-on with Palk(!) in the corner of his eyes: _"there are THREE great powers - United States, China and Russia!"_ The truth hurts and I can see the pain all over the room.

[@torelloBank]

Palki is salty that she heard from this guy first hand that india is still nowhere nearby china😂😂🤣🤣

[@micsp1]

if you search the name John Mearsheimer on youtube, you'll find that 11 years ago, he was talking about China would not rise peacefully, now 11 years later, China did rise and did not go to war with anybody, his thoery of great power politics is only based on everybody bahave like the US have done, China had been one of the greatest country in Asia, had sailed as far as Africa, have its people moved to most South East Asian countries, but China did not colonize the world like the Europeans did, culture matters.

[@nmew6926]

The problem is not that China Rise will be peaceful or not. China is very patient. It will take some time and China is OK with that. The real problem is the decline of US. Will US give a fight. Will it's decline be peaceful or not.

[@Tian9165]

你的回復，很有意思。點讚！​@@nmew6926

[@tonyatgoogle6076]

That's right. He formulated his ideas and theories based on what he knows, and that was based on the West.

[@DipakBose-bq1vv]

You are a Chinese or a pro-Chinese. Your analysis is false. China claiming the entire China Sea and islands of Japan, Vietnam and Philippines and areas of China. These are not violence according to you.

[@micsp1]

@@DipakBose-bq1vv South China Sea countries including the regime in Taiwan island all have disputed island between each other, my identity does not affect this fact, it's not China v.s. rest SCS countries, it's SCS countries v.s. each other, but American media would not let you know this. China as well as Japan, Vietnam, Philippines and others are totally allowed to settle their disputed area via negotiations or via violence, however it's more and more clear that the US want to use its proxy Marcos Jr(Even US media like WSJ say Marcos Jr was installed by US govt and his family is extramely corrupted and was once wanted by the US govt) to provoke China like they use Zelensky to provoke Russia, PH is lucky that China is not Russia, because the military level of PH is far weaker than Ukraine(even weaker than Taiwan), and China is far more rich and powerful than Russia. PH have to sank a ship for 20, 30 years to show it's a disputed area, China don't need that.

[@erker6423]

Palki-Palki ! Listen what Henry Kissenger said: "It is dangerous, to be an enemy to the USA; It is deadly, to be a friend of the USA"

[@nmew6926]

She is only focused on China, she can't see the bigger picture.

[@JoeC1688]

I'm an overseas Chinese born and educated in Kolkata, India, and has been living in Taiwan for over 30 years. First, John is a guest, probably paid, so he was very diplomatic in trying very hard not to hurt the host or Indian's pride/feelings with the bare truth! If you're smart, you'll clearly see between the lines in many of his answers! John is an American, so, he's not going to trash the US and all it's failings and wrong decisions the past 30~40 years, that's caused it's downfall today! Check history, even with far superior Navy and Air forces, US was badly beaten by the Chinese Army, weaken by internal fighting, and lost the Korean war - thus North and South Korea! Same with the Vietnam war and how the US troops ran via helicopter from their VN Embassy! We see a repeat on VN in the recent Afghanistan war, and I don't see a good outcome in Iraq or Syria! So, basically the US cannot fight any war, but fights only those countries that can't defend themselves! Even with all the advance weaponry, NATO, basically the US, is losing the Ukraine war against Russia, so there's NO WAY, US will EVER DARE to confront China! Haven't you noticed US has moved their first line of defense - Korea, Japan, even Guam back, and as far as Australia! As for Taiwan, China don't need to use one bullet or kill one person, just block off TW from the North and South for a month or so, and TW will be on it's knees with no gas, coal, etc. Can you imagine no more electricity, internet, etc.!?!? Sharma, you can't even control the Bay of Bengal, India suddenly controls the Malacca Strait! What a joke! India, look around you, and yourself! You have conflicts with all your neighbors, a huge un-educated population, very bad infrastructure, serious inner conflicts, and the list goes on and on .... STOP feeling jealous of China's growth and advancement! Learn from China! And finally, remove the pipe dream of trying to contain China with the US! CHINA WILL CONTINUE IT'S PATH AND WILL GROW STRONGER, NO MATTER WHAT!

[@prakhardangwal7367]

This is jingoistic take. If you are abreast with the current situation in India, you will see how rapidly the infra is improving. To say that China will keep rising from strength to strength is a superstitious and a fanciful dream. Nobody knows the future and China itself has internal problems that it does not let out into the world.

[@aishwarya7138]

Thanks for the reality check , Now look at your own backyard ,your country is going to have a huge population crisis ,its just the start wait for at least 1 decade & you will get to know. Secondly, talking about India's poor education & infrastructure TIME CHANGES ,remember china was once the poorest country in Asia ,millions of poor people ,uneducated ,ill infrastructure & many more problems. So get your ass hell outta India's matter. Getting hella jealous of India's rapid growth. Man get a life ,stop getting insulted by anyone's success.

[@FreddieWu]

On the one hand, there are tons of "China experts" in the west that keep revealing the problems faced by China and predicting how China's decline is inevitable. On the other hand, China is such a secretive state that it "has internal problems that it does not let out into the world". Good luck making your own thoughts coherent.@@prakhardangwal7367

[@user-hu1tj6xu1h]

​@@prakhardangwal7367The real rise of China is industrial, especially the speed of industrial modernization, the only problem within China is the internal roll caused by too many people, unable to end the era of real estate and urbanization.

[@user-hu1tj6xu1h]

​@@prakhardangwal7367If China's population declines, it can quickly end real estate and urbanization, and China will enter the age of consumption. You only need to understand the speed of China's industrial modernization to understand the real rise of China.

[@morningstararun6278]

The name for this event should be "Rising Bharat Summit about CHINA 2024" 😂😂😂😂

[@user-wn4qx6jx5x]

A truly great power does not ask others, "Am I considered a great power?" and They do not ask if you are at war with another country. "What can I do for you?" For example, China, from its leaders to its academics, has always emphasized that it is a developing country and that its most important task is to improve the living standards of its people. However, let us not forget that this country, in its second year of existence, boldly took the initiative to attack the seventeen-nation coalition led by the most powerful nation on earth and achieved its political goals.

[@jrkr7357]

Right, in the past 30 years, I never heard any Chinese leader says or asks if China a great superpower.

[@Dordord]

made me recall the Game of Throne A true king won't say I am the King😂

[@zeetvisascam3443]

India always uses We Will, We May, We hope then ending with a date!!...China uses We Were, We are and We do😅😅😅😅😅 with endless date!!

[@zxk4924]

和我想的一样，小国王：我不去睡觉！I am the King!!!！！！周边所有人巨尴尬😂😂@@Dordord

[@Dordord]

@@zxk4924 哈哈，雀食(⊙ꇴ⊙)

[@georgekangungmaram1471]

Hearing him is education at a higher level.

[@4-SeasonNature]

Highest

[@jthecut-johnnylim5075]

No joke 😂 the American army can't even fight the Taliban, even in the Korean war they can't win the Chinese and now want to fight China I doubt it....

[@foodparadise5792]

China did not call itself "democracy with Chinese characteristic", instead, it is "Socialism with Chinese characteristic." For any one watching news like this to understand China, I urge you visit the country on your vacation. China has the best infrastructure in the world. People's lives are getting better day by day. In the last 40 years, 900 million people got out of poverty. Crimes are basically eliminated in Chinese society with the improvement of economy and digitalized society. If that's not democracy, I don't know what is. Palki is actually helping China by feeding false information to the India public daily.

[@jameslawrence5828]

That isn’t democracy. You may indeed have a valid point that in terms of societal improvement and satisfaction that China is doing better than many democracies, but democracy means free and fair voting, free speech, ability of the public (not their leaders) to replace/vote out candidates. So no, China is not somehow more democratic. You don’t know what a democracy is. This does not however take your point that in terms of Human development index improvement, China has done a great job…but it is still far cry from developed democracies.

[@nmew6926]

​@@jameslawrence5828In China, the party don't change but policies change to adapt new situations. In the so called "democracies", the party change but the policies don't.

[@Rav01508]

Labour Productivity Rankings of Asian countries 2023 (GDP per working hour): • Singapore🇸🇬 ($73) • Macau🇨🇳 ($60) • Taipei🇨🇳 ($57) • HongKong🇨🇳 ($56) • South Korea🇰🇷 ($42) • Japan☢️ ($41) • China🇨🇳 ($38) • Malaysia🇲🇾 ($29) • Thailand🇹🇭 ($21) • Indonesia🇮🇩 ($13) • Philippines🇵🇭 ($7) • India🇮🇳 ($3)👈 Source: International Labour Organisation ILO, Geneva

[@foodparadise5792]

@@jameslawrence5828 Who told you that? Democracy is more than just running an election. Few years ago, a Princeton, Northwestern university study showed, for the last 20+ years, US policy disproportionately favor the corporate donor class, not average voters.... What is the point of voting when the outcome don't even serve the voters?(by design) For example, Japan, people can vote, but can it changes their national policy and say no to the US ? The answer is no because Japan is being militarily occupied by the US. Their voting system is a clown show, same to S. Korea, Taiwan, and the entire Europe. For Indian's elections, with the amount of corruption, does that really mean anything? Most of the population is not even educated enough to vote. How many Indians have some basic knowledge of the complicated geopolitics? Most of the elections on the planet are just rhetoric, political show. It's either the candidates already pre-selected for you to "vote" or all of the choices so bad you ended up not voting at all. In order for the election system to be effective, you need to have informed voters, but with the amount of mis-infomation produced by the mass media between each election cycles, do you think the voter really can vote for his own interest? the answer is obvious. There are so many problems in the current election systems that no country has the prerequisite to run it properly. And to think China decision making body does not consult others is ridiculous. You think XiJin Ping just running the show all by himself not consulting other party members and experts? CPC members have it's own voting system. In China, if you want to participate in politics, proof yourself competent first by doing well in school, then apply for a government job. You have to start from low, understand the basic needs of regular people, not like the west which politicians are billionaire family members or legacy political family members, being manipulated their way in and call it a democracy. Colonial toxin still remain in India, and it operates some what like the west, political system run by thugs that serve themself at the cost of the society. (Independent gained from begging is not true independent, true independent is only gained by violent revolution that up roots the old interest group) Sometime watching these political talk shows from India and the west really entertaining as they always like to mention China China China, but clueless of how it works.

[@HindusRapeBengalLizards]

What is even more funny is that India calls themselves "democracy" with CASTEISM characteristics. 🤥

[@kaimingchung1343]

That’s not entirely true. Chinese PLA did fight in the Korean and Vietnam wars. In both wars, the USA did not win and eventually withdrew their military.

[@motootto5650]

1950s...😊 Now pls try taking taiwan

[@Tian9165]

​@@motootto5650豬的一生都很幸福。因為什麼都不用做，它只需要豬叫。人們都會為它備好。 但它到死都不知道：它只是主人的食物。

[@502964924]

@@motootto5650please try taking tibet.

[@user-bs5yn2pm7r]

During the Vietnam War, China did not allow the U.S. military to cross the 17th Parallel in Vietnam, otherwise it would join the war. The United States listened, and was then dragged down by Vietnam. Many people in the United States know this.

[@Rav01508]

During the "Rising Bharat Summit 2024" of March 2024 which is held merely 1 day ago, Palki Sharma asked the esteemed and scholarly geopolitical scientist, Prof John Mearsheimer, 2 questions about geopolitics. ➡Palki Sharma asked: Is today a Uni-Polar World or a Multi-Polar World? ▶Prof John Mearsheimer replied: Only USA, Russia and CHINA are the 3 GREAT powers. ➡Unsatisfied with the answer given by Prof John Mearsheimer, Palki Sharma asked again: What about india saar?🤭 ▶Prof John Mearsheimer replied: india does not qualifies to be a GREAT power. 🔀Palki Sharma's reacted: 😡😡😡😡🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬😭😭😭😭😭😭 🔀Entire world reacted: When Bo||ywood propagandas/scams meet Reality.

[@JoeBlimey]

Dr. Mearsheimer has been very accurate in his analyses and predictions going back at least two decades and it was good to see him in India being interviewed by Palki Sharma.

[@david-joeklotz9558]

He has always been wrong on his Middle East predictions

[@bazlur-rahman]

But she peeeeesss in her underpijama. Her English ran out, mumbling, and didn't address him and started talking.

[@bazlur-rahman]

​@david-joeklotz9558 Russia too.putin is a garbage Russian

[@alyasagan3620]

Palki is learning that she is a freshie in geo political analysis

[@gerryburntwood9617]

@@david-joeklotz9558not at all, he exposed the Zionazis and you make this inane comment?

[@Allgood33]

Whatever makes the West believe that a country with such high culture, sophisticated civilization and very long history like China could become like them?

[@seekx2y556]

Judge a gentleman's heart by a mean man's mind

[@bcvan9999]

Mearsheimer is a true intellectual with deep knowledge of international affairs - a modern day Chanakya. Thanks for bringing him to this debate.

[@4-SeasonNature]

Brutal honesty

[@petervote7914]

When did Xi Jinping openly come out and challenge U.S.? He kept on saying China doesn't seek hegemony.

[@anunrealproduction1438]

it's actions

[@catinbootsnow4267]

The US politicians see Xi Jinping shaking hands with Putin as a big challenge to the US. 😅

[@Aerrow62]

You challenge the US simply by being better than them. They decide to fight anyone who is becoming a better nation. That's the professors main point.

[@TheFlagUnit]

It just got too big. Probably when it said it wanted to dominate hi tech.

[@ahsoontan1219]

@@TheFlagUnittrue it’s getting too big with the 1.4 billion to feed and need constant improvement to maintain a decent lifestyle which not easy. With those US bases surrounding China its too intimidating not to increase their defence spending for survival but the collective West viewed it in a different perspective to keep their hegemonic ambition

[@nmew6926]

By admitting China in WTO, America raised China trade status to same level as the other 150 members, nothing else, there was no privilege. US only removed all trade restrictions which other countries were not subjected. The US government never forced any Western company to invest in China. Palki should ask Mearschimer that Q: Why the Western companies preferred China to India.

[@wendytide7]

You are absolutely correct !!!

[@willengel2458]

How India dealt with its constant trade deficits in past decades? Answer: 1. Remittances from Indian laborers in West Asia. 2. Legal robbery of foreign companies through the Indian Courts. Wistron and Xiaomi are the two latest victims.

[@masterwong5568]

Because they come to India happily and leave sadly 😂

[@user-yq5he3rg8o]

Perhaps Indians feel it is an honor to be treated as equals by Western countries.

[@Squirtle-xm6bi]

It‘s easy, they can earn money in china

[@shivambakhshi4859]

I like how articulate and clear he is with his thoughts. Amazing interview.

[@bazlur-rahman]

I always say that India wasn't and isn't a power forget about great power

[@lavieenrose7913]

Dr. Mearsheimer is verry polite towards India .... what he meant to say , India has big population but still poor and can't be seen as a great power ... It need to take care of itself first before thinking of bridging anything😂 😂

[@vsnairusa]

It is indeed heartening to witness individuals such as yourself expressing authentic concern regarding India's growth trajectory. As the adage goes, "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." Looking at the various growth metrics, it is evident that India has already traversed a considerable distance, having surpassed the 300-mile mark. Amidst the journey towards progress, it is crucial to maintain patience and perseverance. India, with its rich historical heritage and cultural significance, is poised to reclaim its rightful place on the global stage. The strides it has made thus far are indicative of the nation's potential to fulfill its civilizational role and reassert its position in the annals of human history. With determination, dedication, and collective effort, India will undoubtedly continue to advance, paving the way for a future where its contributions resonate far and wide. Let us remain steadfast in our support and optimism as India marches forward towards realizing its full potential

[@catinbootsnow4267]

Well India can surely bridge everything through call centre services.

[@musicclassic5938]

Indian economy if growing very fast so it has all chances to become the world's second economy overtaking the United States. Just an opinion from Moscow, Russia. And yes, Russia is going to be a mediator between China and India to reconcile them within BRICS and other institutions.

[@agoodchow]

Dr. Mearsheimer is consistent in theme and Analysis whether he addresses to India, USA, Australia, China, Russia, E Asia based journalists.

[@just4humanity]

Your earlier comments on Ram Temple shows ur bias and lack of understanding of our History. Shows ur intellectually lacking. India has a lot of ointments to take care of those who are burning

[@parthoprotimganguly2125]

Mearsheimer is a brilliant. What a lecture!

[@izajahmed8863]

Poor little palki and her supporters are getting hurt and disappointed 😂😂🤣

[@giant108]

She could keep on dreaming. Bharat is a fxxking great power in its wildest dream.

[@waldensmith4796]

My live comment did not register but this is a great show with the US Prof making some very meaning statements on India,China and Russia . Keep up the good work at Vantage.

[@EdmundLam-ku8ro]

Endia grow rich will become Detater 😂😂

[@waldensmith4796]

@EdmundLam-ku8ro lers not wish for that my friend . India is positioned to become the next rising economic power like China.

[@ak4939]

When I saw Prof.Meirsheimer being interviewed, I just HAD to see it. Thank you.

[@watchman835]

Why is a doctoral China has 5 times per capita GDP more than a democratic India, these two countries started with same footing at the end of WWII, with similar population size. They are as much as an apple to apple comparison in terms of a social experiment one can get.

[@alexi2460]

I've often Hough about that, my take on it. China Communist, no fteedom, you do what the star wants you to do. India a democracy leading to too many variables and corruption

[@watchman835]

@@alexi2460 Are you accusing Democracies for corruption prone?

[@Tian9165]

每個國家的腐敗都是相同的。只是你們生在印度所以更痛恨。 但是世界上：沒有民主和社會主義的國家。這隻是甲方打壓乙方的一種政權。 祝我們友誼長存。我們過得很幸福。請大家有時間來中國遊玩。 來自中國那麼多的愛❤️❤️❤️​@@watchman835

[@xelkim9666]

​@@alexi2460 Are you saying democracy leads to corruption, or is that an Indian thing?

[@LisaTao]

@@watchman835yes because right now the so called “democracy” is flawed. Just because it’s called democracy doesn’t mean it’s perfect.

[@percycorner9564]

I can listen to Mearsheimer forever..

[@Ballardian]

23:42 Palki: "The funny thing is China calls itself a democracy with Chinese characteristics" I've never heard them say that. Doesn't she mean 'socialism with Chinese characteristics'?

[@allowedme]

she was nervous

[@JP-tq7ni]

Yes nervous

[@hermesliteratus882]

She was shaking like a leaf.

[@user-ji6wb7ki8g]

Socialism is a democratic system.. Capitalism is a free system.. Of course, you haven't heard of it, and the leaders here don't want you to know about it either.

[@PaleBlueDot-bi9pm]

中国特色这个修饰词，更多是用在形容《社会主义》。但是与《民主》用在一起也是存在的

[@karolbagh3793]

Great to see John Meirshiemer in India ❤❤❤

[@typicalKAMBlover21]

It says live from Washington DC

[@appu.sruthi]

BRO ITS IN AMERICA

[@karolbagh3793]

​@@typicalKAMBlover21😂😂Madarsa education has serious mental disorder impact 😂😂

[@karolbagh3793]

​@lunjiang2263 that's about future coverage of US presidential election

[@vhrui904]

India summit, but He is Talking about China,china,china,china and China🤣🤣🤣 China is the Alpha

[@desmondho9567]

Sour grapes 🍇, Palki Sharma ask John is India a super power. John say no, India is an aspiring Great Power. That ask is very sour. It is just like Palki ask am I the best, the answer is no, you are just an aspiring, with no substance.

[@parklilys3108]

It is quite disappointed for the host when John Mearsheimer said that India did not meet the two requirements to be a superpower.

[@fajarliong]

Truth in many ways hurt, especially when being delusional. Prof has been in a very polite way expressing that. 😊

[@yongdeng1813]

Desire is one thing, reality is another story!!🤣🤣

[@musicclassic5938]

India is not yet a superpower in terms of per capita GDP and military power, but it is catching up quickly, especially in the economic realm.

[@motootto5650]

​@@fajarliongaspirations are different than delusion.. but u hinks don't understand that

[@JZ2445]

@@yongdeng1813 Correct - aspirational means zero. Mearsheimer was just being nice to the host country. Perhaps Palki should have talked about so called Indian democracy and the rise of the right wing? Her next interview will be from jail.

[@umliuq]

Had no idea how obsessed India is with China. I wish them all the best, loved their music, many beautiful actresses too.

[@Rudraiya]

China is obsessed with India lol why they become enemy?? I cause they predicted India will become very powerful in 3 to 5 yrs of gap

[@markarmage3776]

The idea of hostility towards China is insane. Exactly why do Indians think that the Chinese want war with them? The Chinese respect the Indians greatly, the consider Indians a major cradle of civilization. Stop thinking about waging war. That's a really childish approach. Stop the military aggression and start doing business.

[@ajaxstone]

Many don't realize, India, like many colonies, are heavily polluted by Anglo-Saxons. Especially in their minds. One thing I observe around the world is that, unless you de-colonize your minds, your nation will not have long-term prosperous developments. May be short-term is possible for smaller countries, but long-term, never.

[@Zethuzzz]

Perhaps, the most practical interview one has heard in a long long time .

[@DocDanTheGuitarMan]

Dudes getting a walk up red carpet! Geopolitical rock star

[@internationalpulse]

Rationally articulate. Emotionally stable. A very clear view about the current international affairs. Thanks for bringing him here in India and letting him share his expert opinions.

[@shantanushekharsjunerft9783]

Dr Mearsheimer is a phenomenal intellect!

[@Ravgora]

Great Conversation, Luv John Mearsheimer perspective on the things most people in the world cannot fathom his views.

[@charyoung8001]

The Indian obsession with China is truly hilarious! No one in China is constantly comparing themselves with India or Indians, instead of they are busy trying to do businesses with everybody and every country. Indians on the other hand, compares themselves with China everyday and on everything! Funny still, they always conclude that India is far advanced than China! 😂😂😂

[@jrkr7357]

India has only about 2 % in world trade. But it's govt has 80% interest to tell the world it's an super power

[@charyoung8001]

@@jrkr7357. It’s definitely a cultural phenomenal to see almost 1.4 billion Indian people thinking in such a delusional fashion. It is neither comforting, nor encouraging in the context of humanity prosperity and survival.! it is truly perplexing, sad and depressing!!!

[@dewfend]

Do not underestimate India, which is most important variable in future’s world geopolitics. US now has big interest to help India grow its wealth just like what US did 40 years ago to China against USSR. History is repeating itself.

[@zeetvisascam3443]

​@@dewfendand if and only if China goes down, the US will sanction India like they did to China nowadays!! So what will India get out of this really!?

[@blahblah-yx7bl]

@@dewfend help india grow??? good luck with that, super power india😂

[@Akshay-tx1dy]

Im admire his realism

[@ohms3467]

I'm here for Prof. John💫

[@gjsharma3061]

Extremely interesting geo-political conversation. Palki is excitingly digging into John's uniquely realistic expert calculus of US, Russia, China and India: particularly in military and economic powers besides, of course, international diplomatic compulsions. Hope Palki would come up with more such videos. Kudos to Palki and John both.

[@musicclassic5938]

In Russian "Palki" means "sticks"

[@williamppl3624]

John says: India good Palki: :) John says: China good Palki: what about india?...

[@venpul244]

India and China needs to resolve the border disputes amicably, it would allow both countries to coexist and prosper. Both countries being part of BRICS and having conflicts can fracture the organization which some countries are desperately waiting for getting dissolved. Both countries have suffered immensely for centuries of colonization being looted and plundered.

[@abhi1017]

we were fools back then and still are.

[@nmew6926]

Problem is if India improve ties with China, US will punish India. Human rights issues in Nagaland, Manipur, Kalisthan ect will be raised. The CIA will start funding and supporting rebellion in these regions.

[@pomodoro385]

China had already risen, it's India that needs catching up. But the dispute can't be solved, our territorial claim is based on British colonial expansion, to the Chinese it's an act of colonialism, they won't give in. But neither would we.

[@abhi1017]

@@pomodoro385 if India, china, pak, afgan, iran create energy security pact than it will be win win for all.

[@hanfucolorful9656]

China already offers the deal, just draw the line based on who control it, India disagree, and wants ALL.

[@kaihiwatari3841]

Wow . Absolutely brilliant move to bring dr john mearsheimer . I watch him all the time . He is one of the sanest voice in western media . His weekly segment on judgingfreedom show is one of the best .

[@aakhiripastaa]

Great conversation more power to FirstPost and Palki

[@user-nt5oo5vo9i]

Palki should learn politics not just keep on supporting modi . learn about the world palki.

[@pagan-540]

Nice to see John in an Indian channel.

[@winyup7271]

Why?

[@user-xw5kp2ve9q]

Thank you Sir

[@hyperhardik]

This man truly has sense of Geopolitics

[@xelkim9666]

Im checking my home, nothings made in India, great power😂

[@yongjiangli6373]

@@Ruturaj_Jadeja How low is your standard of living if everything you use is made in India? Is your standard of living still in the '90s?

[@Ruturaj_Jadeja]

@@yongjiangli6373 come and see for yourself, you will like my standard of living

[@blahblah-yx7bl]

@@Ruturaj_Jadeja poor you

[@shikharamar1647]

Thanks you for inviting John.

[@ranganathmg]

Excited to see John Meirshiemer in India, extremely articulate and crystal clear statements and talks absolute sense and explains things just the way they are. At least one show on the side of truth.

[@kevinmansfield6333]

Prof Mearsheimer appears to be surprised when Palki ask 'what about india'😁

[@nmew6926]

25:41 *"... If India continue to rise, rest assured America will put his guns on India..."* Palki Sharma reaction:."..... Pakistan..." 😂😂😂

[@jajalee1572]

Unfortunately, Palki did not hear that specific message or chose to ignore it instead she took a jab at U.S. about never learnt from their mistake by arming people who eventually became U.S. enemy .

[@rakibulhassanrifat7426]

Seeing two of my favorite individuals from different places discussing a topic I love is amazing! It's crazy!

[@ashishjain149]

Very nice to see John Mersheimer here in India. Pleasure and Honour is ours. Very nice to see Palki Sharma hosting it, excellent international affairs journalist. Proud of you! Mersheimer has to be listened to, he is a man of great depth and wisdom, like his difficult wise words or not he is one person who is not biased.

[@bipeshmagrati2587]

For being a good reporter you definitely have to be talent but you also have to be honest and unbiased

[@tedwong7037]

When measheimer said india is not qualified as a great power, Indians already lost interets

[@EliteCycleWalkWindsorCanada]

Hehe hehe

[@nopop9213]

Respect 🙏

[@12shivamgoswami]

Very knowledgeable dialogue Thanks for calling him

[@mukeshBishnoi920]

Professor mearsheimer realistically elaborates present geopolitical situation without any hesitation.....😊

[@jdmax9973]

Palki Sharma is a disgrace for Indian journalism, she does not have her own point of view and objectivity about wars, she says what the USA dictates to her.🤮 Many thanks to Professor John Mearsheimer.🙏

[@CTiger-ru3hd]

I believe there was a bad Chinese man slept her then left, that bad Chinese man made her can't forget and then started to hate everything from China, haha

[@addtru12]

Best regards from Romania!

[@davey6618]

Palki is focused on China war, 🇨🇳. China is not US , their progress is far much peaceful, unlike India still caught in caste and poverty

[@tingli9823]

John: There're 3 great powers!! The US, China and Russia. Palki: What the hell, you forgot to include India!!! John: awww........ok ok, India is a great power of itself. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@yongdeng1813]

LoL india tries really hard to be relevent😂😂😂 nice try but no cigar.

[@motootto5650]

​@@yongdeng1813 tchina is great power???! Try taking Taiwan first 😂 the US will blow u out of the water

[@tingli9823]

Idiot, Taiwan is China's property. Who would burn down its own house. Taiwan will return to China on its own, just a matter of time. China can fight the US proxy India or Philippine. @@motootto5650

[@vhrui904]

India Rising ??😂😂😂😂😂 Rising Riot, Rising Gas Price....😂😂😂😂

[@ahsoontan1219]

@@motootto5650PRC is not going to invade Taiwan, if. PRC does, it’s because of the need to quell any uprising Remember Taiwan is part of China,you don’t invade your own country

[@Mr.MalyaleeContemplator]

He's a man whose not influenced by politicians and politics. A true proponent of truth in a world of sheep

[@umarjan6402]

fantastic analysis by exposing the geostrategic manuouvering

[@thegeopolitics6662]

Appreciate the hardwork to bring the OG realist, hope to see more heavyweights in future🎉🎉

[@isaacbauman8174]

I am really surprised that Indians believe in democracy. It has neither solved the corruption problem in India nor the inefficiency problem in India. Democracy is just a way of dividing your country into many interest groups, and the United States can control one or two groups. even we need some conception like democracy, the real goal of voters are benefits. if your government can protect your interest, why you should go to vote for someone. Have you observed how many countries in the world first became election democratic and then became wealthy? Western countries are rich because they have colonized the world in various ways. This Indian feels it deeply. Indians, think about how much of Britain's wealth comes from India? In Asia, South Korea, Singapore, and Chinese Taiwan all had long-term autocracies that enabled rapid economic development and then gradually realized election democracy. The biggest support democracy needs is to have benefits that can be distributed to voters. If Taiwan and South Korea do not have huge trade surpluses, benefits cannot be distributed to the people before the election. This election will definitely become more and more chaos. like US election now.

[@blackhibiscus1876]

Prof John is one of the best geopoliticians.

[@aria9004]

These are two people I admire

[@georgesmith-ne4zp]

notice how palki sharma cleverly slides in a contrary comment (mostly derived from indian mainstream opinion) on merisheimer's answer, just before quickly moving to the next question..? What's the point of that? Do you need an answer for that, or do you think you're proving him wrong? and why isn't he asked to respond to those comments? 'Can't leave my agenda' attitude i guess.

[@rxl8046]

Palki tried really hard to guide John acknowledge India is a super power, one of the poles, and even more superior than China. but John fails her every time😂😂

[@vicolew]

absolutely,,, What about India, ? What About India,,,? same ol mantra again and again,, but getting same direct answer from John,.. lol

[@deviselina2332]

Mearsheimer brings good perspective. Even critical of his own country when they are wrong. Palki's content writers should learn from him.

[@silviamileva6292]

Professor is one with very realistic view of the world today. Great mind

[@anon7641]

Old man! Full of bluster! 80’s era American Bluster!!!! I i i i i i i i i its all about I THINK! I Believe i think I underline i want the man is a megalomaniacal world view full of bluster

[@bikramshrestha9371]

❤❤❤❤❤❤ Great thinker...

[@kumarsuman94]

This is gold level conversation ❤

[@bilalbaig8586]

Palki Sharma asked all possible dumb questions and steered clear of any smart and relevant questions.

[@Ramashankarkauri]

Good but I think the organisers forgot to test the Mike before the program

[@JennyAlejandro-fk3xp]

Thank you

[@R_Priest]

"How about India?... India?... Nothing about India?.... India again? Please, something about India?..." Geez. So desperate for validation.

[@mukundsetlur3141]

It would be good to have more such objective dialogues.👌

[@capt_kushal6434]

Awesome interview 🎉

[@JaiRudraNath]

Brilliant analysis.. I always listen to his podcasts .. he is the real deal..

[@ajitdixit6065]

The interview could have been managed for more time with such a intellectual international expert

[@rahuldevgun8703]

Wow Dr. Mearsheimer is in India .. wished I was there at the event

[@typicalKAMBlover21]

It says live from Washington DC

[@kpdwivedi1672]

Excellent. One may agree or disagree but he made a good and fortgright point.

[@jamesng7320]

Whenever I see John Mearsheimer, it's an automatic click.

[@productguru8323]

I don't understand why India leadership and press appears to be so keen to be a great power, to be on the table with US, Russian, or China. I think most average peoples, either in China or India, care more on how to make $200 in their pocket. As such, the leadership in these two countries should focus more on how to help average people make more money and improve their lives. And whichever country wins in this regard becomes a greater power than the other!

[@ajayraina8478]

Like this guy !! He is being sent to provocate India & I am loving it .

[@islamkamal4211]

Wooow 😦 huge huge conservation with giant geopolitics Doctor...smart questions.. good answers like good shots... congratulations palki Ma'am it's very very smart and important conservation i need it in this time

[@musicclassic5938]

CONVERSATION, not conservation

[@islamkamal4211]

@@musicclassic5938 ooo ok

[@sunlightevidence4359]

Good choice!

[@bambu3954]

Superb Q&A

[@deviselina2332]

India and China should come together for good.

[@hermesliteratus882]

That'd be devastating for the US.

[@user-ce5vd2qv7y]

that won't happen, India's ego is too big

[@AmanSinghthealacritous]

Rockstar Mearsheimer 👌👌

[@kshen7485]

India could join in the possible war in South China Sea? Indian army clearly knew how dangerous it would be, during the war in 1962 New Deli was in the state of emergency because Chinese army was only 200 km away.

[@masterwong5568]

Also Jaipur 😂

[@songnianzhang366]

palki s heart is breaking

[@ABC-bangkok]

I felt really embarrassed watching the video