John Mearsheimer: Israel lobby’s influence on US policy as powerful as ever | UpFront

Marc Lamont Hill talks to scholar John Mearsheimer about US foreign policy and its support for Israel and Ukraine.

Israel’s war on Gaza has killed more than 32,000 and caused a widespread humanitarian disaster. As Israel continues its attacks on Gaza and the civilian death toll keeps rising, the US is facing a growing backlash for its military and financial support to Israel.

This week the US abstained from a UN Security Council ceasefire resolution vote, allowing the measure to pass. But the US said the abstention did not signal a change in policy or support towards its ally.

On another front, Russia’s war on Ukraine continues unabated, with casualties mounting. While the US has pledged billions of dollars in military aid to Ukraine, the legislation has stalled in Congress.

How are the current conflicts and diplomatic tensions affecting Washington’s global standing? And could this signal the end of US unipolarity?

This week on an UpFront special, Marc Lamont Hill speaks to renowned political scientist John Mearsheimer about how US foreign policy could affect the outcomes of these wars.

[sbdsybo]

1. Congress allocates money to Israel
2. Israel allocates money to AIPAC
3. AIPAC makes "campaign donations" to Congress
4. Loop back to 1

[luisa.acevedo]

"Every time anyone says that Israel is our only friend in the Middle East, I can't help but think that, before Israel, we had no enemies in the Middle East."

John Sheehan

[andrewwentzel]

I have voted Republican all my life and had always supported Israel. In the past 2 years my position on Israel has completely flipped 180 degrees. I now no longe longer support aid for Israel (of any kind) but it goes even further… I don’t believe Israel is a legitimate state. I know believe that the Palestinians were victims of settler/colonialism, ethnic cleansing, and subjugation through apartheid rule. I see Zionism as racist and as evil as Nazism. I have come to these conclusions simply by learning the true history of the region. If I, a conservative, who was pro Israel came to these conclusions I am certain that I am not unique in a fundamental understanding of the conflict in Palestine. I believe that if Biden, Trump, RFK, or ANY politician laid out a clear policy change to Israel and the Israeli lobby that they would have overwhelming support from across the entire political spectrum. The ambiguity shown by Biden hurts him more than if he simply came out as pro Israel.

[ManuelSanchez-tktr]

John Mearsheimer, I am proud that you defend the truth. You are a true American.

[christianmccann]

Greetings from Ireland .. BDS apartheid Israel .. Free Palestine!

[Wolfvain-qssu]

Great to see John M get air time on the mainstream. People like him are the real experts

[kathynash]

Global opinion...the US and Israel have shown their true colours.

[qfzgzzj]

You are on a roll Aljazeera. Thank you for setting the standard for mainstream journalism you are leaving the others in your wake.

[DF-]

A good question would be:”how much of the US 3 billions aid to Israel goes to AIPAC?”

[denisehusbands]

$61 billion should be spent in the USA to house the thousands of homeless Americans, which includes families. It could be spent to alleviate the suffering of so many poor and distressed families in the USA.

[ShoreCastle]

Wow, Marc Lamont is an asset. His interview with Dr. Mearsheimer was comprehensive. They covered the Lobby! Ukraine, unipolar vs multipolar competition, and China. Excellent conversation with peer to peer intellects. Keep it up Al Jazeera, in your pursuit of the truth.

[noelfranco]

They have blackmail on all our politicians.

[abubakarsadisumuktar]

I'm glad that John Mearsheimer is finally coming live on mainstream media

[RLDun]

Listen to Mearsheimer, people! His analysis is rational, realistic, and sound. Look for other posts outside of Western MSM for more of his analysis.

[hanihani]

Thank you reporting the truth brother.

[fasteddie]

Thank you Al Jazeera for reporting real news not like fake and dishonorable news like the American mainstream news.

[qjruixh]

AIPAC is working on behalf of Israel interest, not for US interest.

[observer]

It is always a good use of time to listen to John Mearsheimer.

[dannynyondo]

John Mearsheimer never disappoints with his vast pool of knowledge. Thoroughly enjoyed this. Bravo 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[dtongo]

Gaza incident has waken up a lot of American about the strength of Israeli influence in US as indicated by John M.