- • John Mearsheimer, a geopolitical analyst, recently discussed the evolving situation in Iran on the podcast "Judging Freedom."
- • He noted that Gulf Cooperation Council states, particularly Saudi Arabia, are increasingly opposing calls for regime change in Iran, signaling a potential de-escalation in the Sunni-Shia rivalry.
- • Mearsheimer outlined the goals of the US and Israel regarding Iran, which include destabilizing the regime and damaging the country.
- • He explained the typical strategies employed to achieve these goals and analyzed why these strategies have failed.
- • Mearsheimer questioned why the US has refrained from bombing Iran, despite recent tensions suggesting an imminent attack.
- • He speculated on whether Israel intended to coordinate an attack on Iran with the US or act independently.
- • The strategic implications of the current situation in Iran suggest that Gulf states view the US-Israeli alliance as a greater threat to regional stability than Iran itself.
- • Mearsheimer indicated that further destabilization of Iran could empower reckless policies by Israel and the US, which would not align with the interests of Gulf states.
- • He highlighted that Israel's repeated airstrikes in Syria have been part of a strategy to weaken Damascus, leaving Iran as the primary remaining adversary.
- • The discussion raised concerns about whether the West and Israel might apply a "Syria proxy war playbook" against Iran, reflecting on recent developments in the region.
John Mearsheimer On The Iran Playbook | ZeroHedge
John Mearsheimer On The Iran Playbook | ZeroHedge
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