A transcript has been released detailing a conversation between University of Chicago political science professor John Mearsheimer and South China Morning Post Executive Editor Zuraidah Ibrahim. The discussion took place at an exclusive SCMP Plus event held in Hong Kong on June 17th. The transcript is based on audio and video recordings processed by Tongyi Tingwu, an AI transcription service created by Alibaba. An SCMP Plus editor subsequently reviewed and refined the AI-generated text for accuracy. The event provided a platform for Mearsheimer to share his insights on global political issues. The released transcript offers a record of this discussion for wider dissemination. It represents a collaboration between a leading academic and a prominent news organization.