John Mearsheimer

John Mearsheimer

political theorist United States

John Mearsheimer is a prominent American political scientist and theorist, known for his work in the field of international relations, particularly realism. He has gained recognition for his critical views on U.S. foreign policy and is a leading advocate of the realist perspective, which emphasizes the role of power and national interests in international politics. Mearsheimer has been vocal about his opposition to U.S. support for Ukraine in its conflict with Russia, arguing that such actions are inconsistent with realist principles. His views have sparked considerable debate regarding the balance of power in Europe and the implications of great power politics.

Born on Dec 03, 1947 (78 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
50,250
Power
471$
Sentiment
4.68
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Serbia 1 3.00 0.09% +0% 8,737,371 8,090 $55,000 51$
Argentina 1 5.00 0.09% +0% 45,195,774 42,160 $450,000 420$
Totals 2 53,933,145 50,250 $505,000 471$
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