) pulls no punches on the reality of U.S. foreign policy in 2026.
Is President Trump’s Iran strategy a masterclass in deterrence—or just a series of empty threats designed for political theater? Empty Rhetoric: Mearsheimer argues that while Trump "talks tough," his actions—like the June 2025 strikes—are often "one-off" operations with no long-term effect.
The Influence: "The Israelis and the Israel lobby in the United States basically own Trump," Mearsheimer claims, suggesting policy is driven by Netanyahu’s needs.
The "Forever War" Fear: Despite the "locked and loaded" posts, Trump remains "purposely avoiding getting us dragged into another forever war".
Credibility Crisis: Constant shifts from negotiation to sudden strikes send a signal to adversaries that "you can't trust the United States"
Pin-Prick Strikes: From Nigeria to Iran, Mearsheimer dismisses recent military actions as "pin-pricks at best" that fail to restore true deterrence: "These in a very important way are empty words." — John Mearsheimer
Are we witnessing "Peace Through Strength" or a dangerous erosion of American credibility? Watch the full, unfiltered deep dive here: https://open.substack.com/pub/danieldavisdeepdive/p/john-mearsheimer-iran-and-trump-threats?r=2sqew7&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true#Trump#Iran#Mearsheimer#ForeignPolicy#Geopolitics#DanielDavisDeepDive#Israel#NationalSecurity
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