(np) so Mearsheimer is a Koch-sucker

[Michael Bailey]

https://popular.info/p/koch-funded-analyst-raises-doubts?s=r

A foreign policy analyst with extensive ties to the non-profit network
operated by Charles Koch publicly cast doubt about whether Russian forces
are attacking civilians in Ukraine. The analyst, Professor John
Mearsheimer, also suggested that, if Russian forces have attacked
civilians, such attacks would be justified. While offering excuses for
Russia, Mearsheimer appeared to pin the blame for civilian deaths on the
actions of the American government.

Mearsheimer's claims — which mirror those from the Russian Defense Ministry
— are contradicted by photographic, videographic, and testimonial evidence
of what has occurred in Bucha and other areas of Ukraine.
*How Charles Koch supports John Mearsheimer*

Mearsheimer is supported by Stand Together, the non-profit network run by
right-wing billionaire Charles Koch, in numerous ways. Mearsheimer received
direct funding from the Koch network for his latest book, The Great
Delusion, which was published in 2018. "I want to thank the Charles Koch
Foundation for helping to fund my research and book workshop
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Mearsheimer writes in the acknowledgements section.

Mearsheimer also currently holds positions at two institutions that receive
substantial support from the Koch network. He is a non-resident fellow at
the Quincy Institute
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which was started with $500,000 donations from both the Charles Koch
Institute and the Open Societies Foundation, the non-profit vehicle of
liberal billionaire George Soros. Mearsheimer is also on the advisory board
of The National Interest
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which received a $900,000, two-year grant
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from
the Charles Koch Institute in 2020.