In this episode of Daniel Davis Deep Dive, I sat down with Professor John Mearsheimer, one of the world’s most respected geopolitical thinkers, to examine the true danger Russia poses—not only to America, but to the entire world.
👉 This is not the Russia of 2022. Mearsheimer explains how Putin has reshaped his society for prolonged confrontation with the West—expanding patriotic and military‑oriented education, strengthening the armed forces, and preparing for worst‑case scenarios.
For my FREE subscribers, I’m sharing a clip I titled:
🎥 “Russia’s Endgame: Seizing 40% of Ukraine”
In this segment, Professor Mearsheimer lays out why Moscow has every incentive to seize nearly half of Ukraine—pushing to the Dnieper River, crossing south to secure Kherson, and potentially advancing into Odessa. From Russia’s perspective, weakening Ukraine into a rump state ensures it cannot join NATO or the EU.
This is why Mearsheimer argues Ukraine should cut a deal now. Current Western and Ukrainian policies, he warns, only incentivize Russia to expand further.
This episode is not just analysis—it’s a warning. If we fail to grasp the depth of Russia’s preparations, we risk being blindsided by a conflict that could reshape the world order.
➡️ [Watch the full episode: John Mearsheimer: How Dangerous is Russia to America? To the World?]
