The day before Thanksgiving Judge Nap did an interview with John Mearsheimer. The first 18 minutes or so deal with genocide and war crimes—what does genocide actually mean, is that what’s going on in Gaza, etc.? He also dwells on the Chinese view of the situation in Palestine and their view of the US role. That’s all interesting, but then the discussion devolves into a kind of Sitrep, and Mearsheimer has some interesting things to say on that score—things which may not be so apparent as the earlier portions re China. I’ve done a transcript of that Sitrep portion, but let me preface the transcript with a few remarks that I hope will be relevant.
Wasn't aware until this post Israel was planning to open a Southern front soon. Hhhhmm... Since it appears Turkey, Qatar, amongst others funding Hamas wouldn't it also be true US/EU continues to fund Israel a.k.a. propping up their economy in some manner?
Interesting, but the numbers of displaced people along with the reserves called up and people out of work because loss of tourism are all pretty daunting. That's all a lot of dislocation that the WSJ and The Economist are describing.
Sounds like Hamas, Herzbolla, and Iran are focusing on indirect attacks that increase economic and diplomatic costs for Israel.
A few missiles from Lebanon to keep the North evacuated, and kill tourism.
Seize an Israeli merchant in the Red Sea to increase insurance costs.
Force continued mobilization in Israel for more economic costs.
Publicize damage, real or fake, in Gaza to increase the diplomatic costs.
And Iranian proxies keep attacking U.S. forces in the area including bases in Syria and Iraq, and then can complain of the violation of sovereignty when the U.S. retaliates.
No, it's just you questioning the reporting of The WSJ and The Economist--two extremely pro-Israel publications that have excellent official sources. Mearsheimer presents their reporting.
Wasn't aware until this post Israel was planning to open a Southern front soon. Hhhhmm... Since it appears Turkey, Qatar, amongst others funding Hamas wouldn't it also be true US/EU continues to fund Israel a.k.a. propping up their economy in some manner?
Like, sending people to fill up the hotels, teachers to replace the ones called up, work in businesses, etc.?
Seems some intent in that direction.
https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/volunteers-rush-israeli-farms-stripped-workers-after-hamas-attack-2023-11-16/
https://news.yahoo.com/americans-travel-israel-help-jewish-142203046.html
https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2023/10/23/us/israeli-american-volunteers-charter-flights-supplies/index.html
https://www.reuters.com/world/us-banks-tech-firms-offer-support-israel-victims-announce-aid-2023-10-13/
https://www.zenger.news/2023/11/03/israel-approves-entry-of-8000-palestinian-workers-amid-labor-shortage/
Interesting, but the numbers of displaced people along with the reserves called up and people out of work because loss of tourism are all pretty daunting. That's all a lot of dislocation that the WSJ and The Economist are describing.
Agreed. However media (as you know) doesn’t always portray both sides. Go figure.
Sounds like Hamas, Herzbolla, and Iran are focusing on indirect attacks that increase economic and diplomatic costs for Israel.
A few missiles from Lebanon to keep the North evacuated, and kill tourism.
Seize an Israeli merchant in the Red Sea to increase insurance costs.
Force continued mobilization in Israel for more economic costs.
Publicize damage, real or fake, in Gaza to increase the diplomatic costs.
And Iranian proxies keep attacking U.S. forces in the area including bases in Syria and Iraq, and then can complain of the violation of sovereignty when the U.S. retaliates.
They're like Putin: they play the long game. Meanwhile with us, it's always short-term thinking.
https://youtu.be/Zkj9dtEJncA
"Is it just me questioning J.M'.s analysis?"
No, it's just you questioning the reporting of The WSJ and The Economist--two extremely pro-Israel publications that have excellent official sources. Mearsheimer presents their reporting.
Jerk free zone.