I was interviewed by Glenn Greenwald on his show “System Update” on 5 January 2024.
We talked about my article on “Genocide in Gaza,” the Israeli-Palestinian conflict more generally, and the Ukraine war.
Our conversation starts at about the 33-minute, 40-second mark and goes for an hour.
https://rumble.com/v45bnb2-system-update-show-207.html
Don't get me wrong - these interviews are always worthwhile . . . however there's a lot of rehashing regarding things we already know. I would like to hear both you and Glenn expand upon the situation most imperatively, why Israel is committing political suicide.
Secondly, Glenn's run-up to a question needs to be much more succinct. He's doing what all journalists also do, which doesn't make it any less annoying. I have watched Rashid Khalidi practically fall asleep waiting for Glenn to get to his point! I personally find it disrespectful to keep such esteemed guests waiting for the actual question. You could see almost the same reaction with John during this interview.
A prescient professor is certainly welcome in these days of partisan truth. John Mearsheimer is always a bearer of informed views and analyses. Thanks for the opportunity to hear you both, and I will try to get through the 85-page South African brief!