Prof. John J. Mearsheimer: How Ukraine War Started.

May 30, 2024

Prof. John J. Mearsheimer discusses the origins of the Ukraine War, covering topics such as NATO expansion, US support for Ukrainian forces, Trump's foreign policy, risks of great power conflict, potential ICC arrest warrants, erosion of freedoms in the US, and presidential power abuse.

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Introduction

00:00 • 4min

The Road to Conflict: From NATO Membership Talks to Ongoing War

03:56 • 4min

Political Dynamics, NATO, Ukraine, and the Russian Threat

08:00 • 5min

Escalating Risk of Great Power Conflict Over Ukraine

12:32 • 14min

Speculations on Potential Arrest Warrants and Political Actions

26:41 • 2min

Erosion of Freedoms and Presidential Power

28:21 • 4min