John Joseph Mearsheimer (/ ˈmɪərʃaɪmər /; born December 14, 1947) [3] is an American political scientist and international relations scholar. He is the R. Wendell Harrison Distinguished Service …

John J. Mearsheimer is the R. Wendell Harrison Distinguished Service Professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago, where he has taught since 1982.

John J. Mearsheimer, prominent American scholar of international relations best known for his theory of offensive realism, which holds that the need for security, and ultimately survival, makes …

Sep 5, 2023 · John J. Mearsheimer I am the R. Wendell Harrison Distinguished Service Professor in the Political Science Department at the University of Chicago, where I have taught since 1982. …

On 12 April 2026, I was on the “Switzerland” podcast with Josh Landis, one of the world’s leading experts on Syria, and the host Tom Switzer.

Apr 15, 2026 · John J. Mearsheimer, PhD, is an American professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago. More recently Mearsheimer has attracted attention for co-authoring and …

1 day ago · Editor’s Notes: In this episode of The Chris Hedges Report, host Chris Hedges is joined by renowned political scientist John Mearsheimer to dissect the escalating tensions and potential for a …

Sep 27, 2023 · John Mearsheimer was the most prominent exception. The world’s leading “realist” scholar of international relations, which argues that a state’s priority is being more powerful relative …

Apr 12, 2026 · At the sidelines of the 11th annual conference of the Arab Center Washington DC, John Mearsheimer spoke to The New Arab to comment on the war between the United States, Israel, and …

Since 1982, Mearsheimer has been a Professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago, where he heads the International Relations Department. He has authored numerous works on …