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John Mearsheimer: We’re Not in World War III Yet, Realist John Mearsheimer Explains
In his third appearance at Endgame, John Mearsheimer talks about the latest development on the global politics on the brink of another world war. The conversation spans from the Iran Conflict, the Ukraine War, East Asia, and the possibility of a nuclear war—soon.
Recorded on March 5, 2026.
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About the guest:
John Joseph Mearsheimer is an international relations theorist (a realist) who served as the R. Wendell Harrison Distinguished Service Professor in the Political Science Department at the University of Chicago, where he has taught since 1982.
About the host:
Gita Wirjawan…
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