Why is Ukraine the West's Fault? Featuring John Mearsheimer
The University of Chicago · 9 HN recommendations
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University of Chicago lecture in which John Mearsheimer argues the West, through NATO and EU expansion, bears primary responsibility for the Ukraine crisis. He also discusses how to end it and its consequences.
Why HN recommends it: During 2022 HN threads, commenters shared it as the realist counter-perspective to understand the Russian position, though others dispute his record.
“I find his viewpoint helpful as it’s very much Machiavellian and not focused on demonizing the Other.” Read on HN ↗