The Causes and Consequences of the Ukraine Crisis | John Mearsheimer (2015)

John Mearsheimer on the causes and consequences of the Ukraine war

In this direct and uncompromising clip, Professor John Mearsheimer examines the idea of morality in US foreign policy. He argues that complicity in genocide is among the most serious crimes in international politics and cannot be justified by any moral framework. Mearsheimer challenges the idea that presidential power or national interest can excuse violence, unlawful killings, or the erosion of international law. This clip explores How moral arguments are used and abused in foreign policy Why g

John Mearsheimer on Ukraine Conflict: There Are No Realistic Options, The West Is Screwed