John Mearsheimer
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 (77 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romania | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 19,237,691 | 14,607 | $250,000 | 190$ |
| India | 1 | 3.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 1,380,004,385 | 1,052,635 | $2,900,000 | 2,212$ |
| Iran | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 83,992,949 | 63,824 | $610,000 | 464$ |
| Pakistan | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 220,892,331 | 99,322 | $280,000 | 126$ |
| South Africa | 1 | 6.00 | 0.41% | +0% | 59,308,690 | 242,076 | $350,000 | 1,429$ |
| Totals | 5 | 1,763,436,046 | 1,472,464 | $4,390,000 | 4,421$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Pakistan:
John Mearsheimer co-authored a book discussing the Israeli lobby and its influence on U.S. foreign policy.
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South Africa:
John Mearsheimer discusses the historical context of Israel's establishment and its implications.
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Romania:
Mearsheimer's work explores the concept of power in international relations, which is referenced in the context of the debate over the Department of War title.
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India:
Mearsheimer criticizes Trump's foreign policy, particularly regarding India.
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Iran:
John Mearsheimer is a political scientist who believes that Israel will face harsher blows from Iran in future conflicts.
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Honduras:
Mearsheimer believes Russia's effort to control Ukraine is based on its desire to stop NATO expansion.
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Bangladesh:
John Mearsheimer argued that it was shortsighted to think China would be contained.
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Iran:
John Mearsheimer is referenced regarding his views on offensive realism in international relations.
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Iran:
John Mearsheimer criticized Trump and Netanyahu as deceivers of the American and Israeli public.
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Ireland:
O’Brien is scathing about liberal American academics including Jeffrey Sachs, John Mearsheimer and Stephen Walt.
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