The Duran Podcast Ukraine is Now Trump's War - John Mearsheimer, Alexander Mercouris & Glenn Diesen
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May 3, 2025 
John Mearsheimer, a renowned political scientist from the University of Chicago, joins political analysts Alexander Mercouris and Glenn Diesen for a deep dive into the complexities of U.S. involvement in Ukraine. They discuss how American weapon sales challenge the U.S.'s image as a neutral mediator in the conflict. The conversation also critiques diplomatic failures and the contrasting strategies of Trump and Biden, addressing the geopolitical implications and ongoing turmoil under Zelensky’s administration. The guests raise concerns about declining liberal hegemony and its effects on global stability.
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U.S. Cannot Mediate and Fight
- The U.S. cannot be a neutral mediator while actively participating in the Ukraine war.
- Its deep involvement makes successful peace mediation impossible.
U.S. as Active War Participant
- The U.S. backs Ukraine as an active participant, not a mediator.
- Trump tried secret deals with Russia but faced resistance from hawks and Ukrainians.
NATO Expansion Negotiation Flaws
- NATO and the U.S. could have formally renounced Ukraine membership to ease tensions.
- Instead, the burden was wrongly placed on Ukrainians to reject NATO.