John Mearsheimer details how the American Empire stumbled into one of its largest strategic blunders, and what it might entail for the rest of the world.
By Chris Hedges
The Chris Hedges Report
As the U.S.-Israel and Iran War enters its third week, American and Israeli strategy becomes increasingly opaque, while Iran’s resolve hardens.
Professor John Mearsheimer, a renowned voice in international ...
The article paints a portrait of a deeply entrenched and arguably self-defeating dynamic – the US’s unwavering support for Israel, coupled with Israel’s assertive military posture, creating a persistent source of instability in the Middle East. The core narrative relies heavily on a ‘motte-and-bailey’ tactic, exaggerating the threat posed by Israel’s actions while simultaneously framing any criticism as a threat to US strategic interests and, implicitly, liberal values at home (ARC-0024 Ambiguit...