Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 6/1/24: John Mearsheimer UNLEASHED: Israel Genocide, Ukraine DOOMED, Biden's Folly
Jun 1, 2024
John Mearsheimer, a distinguished political science professor at the University of Chicago, joins the discussion to dissect the intricate U.S.-Israel alliance. He provocatively critiques American foreign policy, especially regarding the military actions in Gaza and the implications of potential genocide. Mearsheimer highlights the cyclical violence in the Israel-Palestine conflict and raises alarms about regional escalation involving Iran. He also analyzes Biden's balancing act between supporting allies and managing domestic pressures amid growing geopolitical tensions.
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US Policy Isolating Itself
- The U.S. policy regarding Israel has isolated the United States due to Israeli actions and policies.
- Mearsheimer's book, "The Israel Lobby," highlighted the influence of pro-Israel groups in Washington.
US Complicity in Gaza
- The US's support for Israel, fueled by the Israel lobby, makes them complicit in Israel's actions in Gaza.
- This support includes providing weaponry and diplomatic cover, enabling the offensive.
Netanyahu's Political Calculations
- Despite international pressure, Netanyahu is likely to continue the war in Gaza as it benefits him politically.
- He aims to defeat Hamas completely, requiring an invasion of Rafah, regardless of global condemnation.
