The West is playing Russian roulette: John Mearsheimer & UnHerd (Freddie Sayers)

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

00:00 - 00:47 - Introduction
00:47 - 05:28 - John Mearsheimer’s view of how the West forced Russia into its current position.
05:28 - 09:37 - What is the difference between a realist and a realistic view of the war?
09:37 - 14:27 - At what point would the West resist Russian aggression?
14:27 - 21:41 - What is the most likely outcome of the Ukraine War?
21:41 - 28:07 - What would happen if Putin used nuclear weapons?
28:07 - 33:47 - How has the UK responded to the crisis?
33:47 - 38:51 - How does the Monroe Doctrine apply to the U.S?
38:51 - 46:02 - Russia’s invasion in February
46:02 -49:45 - Is there a crisis on the horizon between China and Taiwan?
49:45 - 55:51 - Is it in the strategic interests of the US to send forces to defend Taiwan?
55:51 - 01:03:14 - Why did John Mearsheimer go to Hungary?
01:03:14 - 01:09:08 - Does Mearsheimer worry about being perceived as an activist?
01:09:08 - 01:17:13 - Concluding thoughts