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Michael McFaul @McFaul

Remember, in the world according to Mearsheimer, all states behave the same. It doesn’t matter who rules them. Individuals play no causal role in international outcomes, with one exception— the United States. When writing about the the US, suddenly ideas, interest groups matter. — PolitiTweet.org

But Mearsheimer does not listen or read what Putin actually says. Makes it easier to defend his theory that way. https://t.co/lRVcFGEadZ

Posted July 10, 2022

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Michael McFaul @McFaul

But Mearsheimer does not listen or read what Putin actually says. Makes it easier to defend his theory that way. — PolitiTweet.org

Putin said it himself, it’s about territorial expansion and his hatred for the very concept of Ukraine. Mic drop. M… https://t.co/0NGPXv2fXa

Posted July 10, 2022

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Michael McFaul @McFaul

When Russia invaded Ukraine, Xi was offered a golden opportunity to show the world that he genuinely embraces norms about sovereignty and decolonization. Instead, he doubled down on backing Putin. Huge lost opportunity for Chinas image and authority around the world. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted July 10, 2022