Fri Jan 31 17:22:10 UTC 2025: ## Trump’s Gaza and Ukraine Plans Unrealistic, Says Mearsheimer
**Chicago, IL** – Prominent political scientist John Mearsheimer of the University of Chicago has cast doubt on President Donald Trump’s ability to achieve his stated goals in both Gaza and Ukraine. In a recent interview, Mearsheimer argued that Trump’s rhetoric regarding an “ethnic cleansing” of Gaza is unrealistic, citing the fear among Arab governments of popular uprisings should they comply with such a drastic measure.
Regarding the Ukraine conflict, Mearsheimer predicts a prolonged “frozen conflict” absent a peace treaty. He further cautioned that Trump’s approach of alienating US allies through aggressive rhetoric will hinder any potential for effective cooperation in Europe, Latin America, and Asia, making a resolution even more challenging. Mearsheimer’s assessment suggests that Trump’s foreign policy ambitions in these key areas are significantly hampered by both political realities and his own diplomatic strategy.
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