The United States is also a loser in these Middle Eastern conflicts because the U.S. interest is in having peace in the Middle East so it can pivot to East Asia. The most serious threat on the planet is China, and the U.S. must contain China, but cannot pivot to Asia because it is pinned down in Ukraine and the Middle East.
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John MearsheimerEvidence Quote
“from the American point of view the most serious threat on the planet is China the United States has to contain China we have to Pivot to Asia we can't pivot to Asia because we're pinned down”
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Why Israel is in deep trouble | John Mearsheimer with Tom Switzer— Centre for Independent StudiesCreated: 8/12/2026, 6:06:02 PM
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