China, Iran, Russia, Cuba | John Mearsheimer, 17 May 2026

This week on Switzerland, Tom Switzer is joined by U.S. political scientist John Mearsheimer for a wide-ranging discussion on the intensifying rivalry between the United States and China.   From Trump’s dealings with Xi Jinping and the Iran crisis to Taiwan, Russia and the future of American power, the conversation explores whether the world is entering a new era of great-power competition, and whether Washington and Beijing can avoid the “Thucydides Trap” that has historically driven rising and established powers toward conflict.   Other subjects addressed include Iran, Russia and Ukraine and Cuba. Tom…

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RAAF to replace C-27J Spartan fleet with commercial aircraft mix – Australian Aviation

Australia’s 2026 National Defence Strategy has confirmed that the Australian Defence Force’s C-27J Spartan military transport aircraft will be replaced. The Spartan aircraft will be replaced with a commercial aircraft fleet to support the transport of personnel and logistics in the Pacific, according to information released under the government’s multibillion-dollar 2026 National Defence Strategy and a revamped Integrated Investment Program (IIP). Australia will enhance strike capability, long-range intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance of the Royal Australian Air Force through “replacement of the C-27J Spartan aircraft fleet with a commercial aircraft fleet…

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John Mearsheimer: World Order Ending & Risk of Nuclear War¹

¹Prof. John Mearsheimer discusses the collapse of the unipolar world order and the risk of nuclear war during the transition to multipolarity. John J. Mearsheimer is the R. Wendell Harrison Distinguished Service Professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago, where he has taught since 1982.   https://youtu.be/dkXQW_ZRL3I?is=vOU7A87GqSq4Tj5t

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Greek PM @kmitsotakis in Christiane Amanpour¹, 8 April 2026

“It’s very clear to me… that the Israeli offensive [on Lebanon] right now is completely counterproductive… the only thing that Israel is achieving is giving Hezbollah, which has already been significantly weakened, a new lease of life.” Greek PM @kmitsotakis tells me “we have a strategic partnership with Israel but friends need to speak truth to friends.” ¹https://x.com/i/status/2041937456782619110

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An Immediate Ceasefire

Iranian media reports that the US has accepted Iran’s 10-point plan (If true, it is zero chance the US will abide by it) :  Non-aggression  Continuation of Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz  Acceptance of enrichment  Lifting all primary sanctions  Lifting all secondary sanctions  Termination of all UN Security Council resolutions  Termination of all IAEA Board of Governors resolutions  Payment of compensation to Iran  Withdrawal of US combat forces from the region  Cessation of war on all fronts, including against the heroic Islamic Resistance of Lebanonhttps://x.com/i/status/2041682063468683323

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An Immediate Ceasefire¹, Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif², 8 Apr 02.50³

¹With the greatest humility, I am pleased to announce that the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America, along with their allies, have agreed to an immediate ceasefire everywhere including Lebanon and elsewhere, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY.  I warmly welcome the sagacious gesture and extend deepest gratitude to the leadership of both the countries and invite their delegations to Islamabad on Friday, 10th April 2026, to further negotiate for a conclusive agreement to settle all disputes.  Both parties have displayed remarkable wisdom and understanding and have remained constructively engaged in…

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Prof. John Mearsheimer¹ : What Will a Panicked Trump Do Now?, Channeling Hitler², April 7, 2026

BLUF It’s horrible where we are  ¹On 7 April 2026, I was on “Judging Freedom” talking with the Judge about President Trump’s shocking “Truth Social” post about Iran, where he said that “A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again.” Of course, he is saying that the US and Israel will wipe Iran off the face of the earth, which is consistent with his earlier rhetoric that he intended to bomb Iran back to the Stone Age, if it does not concede defeat. There is no…

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