Fake Diplomacy & Permanent Conflict - John Mearsheimer, Alexander Mercouris & Glenn Diesen

Joining the discussion are John Mearsheimer, an acclaimed international relations scholar known for his critiques of Western policies, and Alexander Mercouris, a keen political analyst of Russian and European affairs. They dive into the failures of Western diplomacy in Ukraine, highlighting the lack of reliable negotiation tactics and the deep divisions between conflicting parties. Mearsheimer argues that NATO expansion poses an existential threat to Russia, while Mercouris points out the declining credibility of European strategy amidst escalating tensions. The panel warns that current actions may lead to a prolonged conflict and an increasingly hostile global landscape.