John’s Substack

John's Substack focuses on deep analyses and updates on international conflicts, especially in Gaza and Ukraine, implications of US foreign policy, and critiques of mainstream narratives on international relations. It features interviews with and insights from John J. Mearsheimer on geopolitical issues and the realist perspective on state behaviors.

International Relations US Foreign Policy Geopolitical Conflicts Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Russia-Ukraine War Genocide Accusations Realist Theory International Law and the ICJ Media and Public Perception Geopolitical Strategizing

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Interview on Hamas-Israel War & Ukraine

7 implied HN points • 13 Oct 23
  1. John J. Mearsheimer interviewed about Hamas-Israel War & Ukraine on 'Judging Freedom' show.
  2. Interview took place on 12 October 2023.
  3. Show received 143 shares.

Latest Interview with The Judge

3 implied HN points • 21 Dec 23
  1. John J. Mearsheimer was interviewed by Judge Napolitano on 21 December 2023.
  2. The interview was on Judge Napolitano's show called "Judging Freedom".
  3. The interview took place on the show on December 21, 2023.

Lex Fridman Podcast with JJM

4 implied HN points • 21 Nov 23
  1. Lex Fridman Podcast with JJM features John J. Mearsheimer.
  2. The podcast episode was published on November 21, 2023.
  3. There are 83 shares of this post.

Mearsheimer versus Pinker

3 implied HN points • 14 Dec 23
  1. Debate between Mearsheimer and Pinker on Enlightenment's impact
  2. Institute of Art & Ideas in London sponsored the debate
  3. Question: Has the Enlightenment led to Moral and Political Progress?

Today's Interview with The Judge

3 implied HN points • 08 Dec 23
  1. Today's Interview with The Judge on Judge Napolitano's 'Judging Freedom' Podcast.
  2. The Interview took place on December 8, 2023.
  3. John J. Mearsheimer shared insights during the session.
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Mearsheimer-Pinker Debate on The Enlightenment

4 implied HN points • 03 Nov 23
  1. John Mearsheimer and Steven Pinker are debating on 'The Enlightenment and Its Alternatives'.
  2. The debate is online and sponsored by The Institute for Arts and Ideas in London.
  3. There is an interview on 'Power and Politics' before the debate.

Two Interviews of Possible Interest

6 implied HN points • 13 Sep 23
  1. John J. Mearsheimer discussed Ukraine with Glenn Diesen and Alexander Mercouris on 'The Duran'.
  2. Mearsheimer was interviewed on CNN News-18 in India about the G-20 meeting.
  3. The post highlights two interviews that may be of interest.

Brisbane Lecture on US Grand Strategy

4 implied HN points • 30 Oct 23
  1. The lecture discusses America's deep involvement in the Ukraine war
  2. The focus is on how this involvement is hindering the pivot to Asia
  3. The speaker gave a public lecture in Brisbane, Australia

Three Items of Possible Interest

5 implied HN points • 01 Oct 23
  1. Interview with Judge Napolitano on 'Judging Freedom' on 26 September 2023
  2. Article about the author published in 'The New Statesman' on 27 September 2023
  3. Talk given in Hong Kong on contemporary geopolitics on 13 September 2023

Latest Interview with The Judge

3 implied HN points • 18 Nov 23
  1. Latest Interview with The Judge on 17 Nov 2023.
  2. Interview took place on Judge Napolitano's show 'Judging Freedom.'
  3. John J. Mearsheimer conducted the interview.

"How States Think" Published

5 implied HN points • 06 Sep 23
  1. John J. Mearsheimer's new book _How States Think_ has been published by Yale University Press.
  2. An article by Mearsheimer on 'Great Power Rivalries: The Case for Realism' is now accessible without a paywall.
  3. The article can be read at https://mondediplo.com/2023/08/02great-powers.

Discussions With Judge Napolitano and Glenn Greenwald

3 implied HN points • 04 Nov 23
  1. John Mearsheimer discussed 'Judging Freedom' with Judge Napolitano on 3 November 2023.
  2. John Mearsheimer appeared on 'System Update' with Glenn Greenwald on 30 October 2023.
  3. The post shares about discussions with Judge Napolitano and Glenn Greenwald.

Two Recent Interviews

3 implied HN points • 29 Oct 23
  1. John J. Mearsheimer did an interview with Judge Napolitano on 'Judging Freedom.'
  2. Another interview was held with Tom Switzer of ABC Radio in Australia.
  3. These recent interviews took place in October 2023.

New Interview with The Judge

2 implied HN points • 30 Nov 23
  1. There was a new interview with Judge Napolitano on his show.
  2. The interview took place on 29th November 2023.
  3. The show was called 'Judging Freedom.'

Most Recent Interview with The Judge

2 implied HN points • 25 Nov 23
  1. The most recent interview was with Judge Napolitano on 'Judging Freedom.'
  2. The interview took place on November 22, 2023.
  3. John J. Mearsheimer shared this post.

Lawfare Podcast on "How States Think" & UnHerd Article on Putin's Rationality

3 implied HN points • 02 Oct 23
  1. Podcast discusses How States Think with Jack Goldsmith from Lawfare
  2. Article by Sebastian Rosato and John J. Mearsheimer analyzes Putin's rationality in invading Ukraine
  3. Both the Lawfare podcast and UnHerd article provide insights into state decision-making and international relations

Interview on "The Duran"

2 implied HN points • 13 Nov 23
  1. Interview on "The Duran" with Glenn Diesen & Alexander Mercouris.
  2. The interview took place on November 9, 2023.
  3. Shared on November 13, 2023.

Recent Interview with The Judge

2 implied HN points • 12 Nov 23
  1. An interview with Judge Napolitano on his podcast 'Judging Freedom'
  2. The interview took place on November 9, 2023
  3. Featured on mearsheimer.substack.com