Prof. John Mearsheimer on Trump, Ukraine, Nuclear War, Israel-Gaza, and the Dangers of Multipolarity

Professor John J. Mearsheimer is widely regarded as one of the most
influential political scientists in history. I like to refer to him
as the “rockstar of geopolitics.” The professor at the Universtiy
of Chicago is known for his bold and often provocative views rooted
in offensive realism. Mearsheimer argues that great powers are
locked in an endless struggle for dominance, shaping global
politics through competition and conflict. In this interview, we
bring Mearsheimer to Berlin to explore his insights on today’s most
pressing issues. We delve into the crucial questions defining our
world right now: Which U.S. president would best handle current
geopolitical tensions, and why is the U.S. seemingly uninterested
in pursuing peace in Ukraine? Mearsheimer shares his take on the
growing anti-establishment sentiment in the West, Germany's
evolving role in international politics, and the serious
possibility of World War III and nuclear conflict. We also cover
the dynamics of the Israel-Gaza conflict, why Israel might want
U.S. involvement in a conflict with Iran, and the implications of
BRICS in a multipolar world. Wrapping up, he offers candid
reflections on his career as a renowned professor, providing a rare
look into the mind of a geopolitical icon.
Kapitel 00:00 Intro 01:25 Which president is it gonna be? 06:55 Why
is the US not interested in peace in Ukraine? 14:58 Profound
Anti-Establishment Sentiment in the West 19:55 Germanys role in
international politics 30:00 Will we have something like World War
3? 39:28 The possibility of Nuclear War? 48:00 BRICS: Is
multipolarity dangerous? 59:05 Why does Israel want the US to go to
War with Iran? 01:11:05 Israel-Gaza-Conflict 01:35:22 What's it
like being a famous professor?