Why Israel Is in Deep Trouble: John Mearsheimer

World

By Anthony W. Haddad

Published 10 months ago on

May 22, 2024

Political scientist John Mearsheimer (left) discusses Israel's challenges amid ongoing conflicts in Gaza and its northern border, alongside strained relations with the US, and an International Court of Justice ruling on Gaza's situation, during a Center for Independent Studies event in Sydney. (Screenshot/Youtube)

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After more than six months of conflict, many observers believe Israel is losing its war in Gaza.

Concurrently, Israel is also engaged in fighting Hezbollah on its northern border, facing strained relations with Washington, and dealing with an International Court of Justice ruling that a plausible case for genocide in Gaza can be made.

John Mearsheimer, a prominent political scientist, addressed these issues during a discussion hosted by the Centre for Independent Studies (CIS) on May 17. The event, held in Sydney, featured a conversation between Mearsheimer and Tom Switzer, examining the ongoing turmoil in the Middle East.

Mearsheimer’s analysis focused on the war in Gaza, which began on October 7, 2023, and continues unabated. He also discussed the conflict between Iran on one side and Israel and the United States on the other, which occurred from April 1 to April 19, 2024.

In his talk, Mearsheimer assessed the implications of these conflicts for Israel, the US, and Iran. He emphasized the challenges Israel faces on multiple fronts, including deteriorating diplomatic relations and international legal scrutiny.

Watch this video and learn more by going to the Centre for Independent Studies.

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Anthony W. Haddad,

Multimedia Journalist

Anthony W. Haddad, who graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with his undergraduate degree and has an MBA at Fresno State, is the Swiss Army knife of GV Wire. He writes stories, manages social media, and represents the organization on the ground.