John Mearsheimer on Trump and why Iran isn’t Venezuela and Venezuela isn’t Panama

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Josephine MaJanuary 18, 2026 at 11:00 PM

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John Mearsheimer, a political science professor at the University of Chicago known for his theory of offensive realism, is the subject of an interview. Mearsheimer's offensive realism theory posits that great powers engage in constant security competition, which can lead to conflict. The interview, the 100th in a series, likely explores Mearsheimer's views on international politics and security issues, potentially focusing on specific geopolitical situations. The title suggests the interview may delve into Mearsheimer's perspective on Donald Trump's foreign policy and compare the situations in Iran and Venezuela, contrasting Venezuela's situation with that of Panama.

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