Judging Freedom AMB. Chas Freeman : Can the US Bring Peace?
Aug 19, 2025
Chas Freeman, a former US Ambassador with extensive knowledge of foreign policy, dives into critical discussions about the US's role in achieving global peace. He highlights the economic fallout from increased military involvement, warning of rising debt and currency issues. Freeman navigates the shifting dynamics between the US and Russia amid the Ukraine conflict, emphasizing the need for diplomatic solutions over military actions. He calls for comprehensive dialogue among European leaders and reflects on historical treaties to guide contemporary peace negotiations.
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Diplomacy Reopens Possibility Of Peace
- A US president willing to talk directly with Moscow reopened diplomatic space after years of no dialogue.
- Freeman sees that dialogue as a promising start toward a negotiated peace for Ukraine.
Neutrality Plus EU Ties As A Path
- Freeman argues Austria and Belgium offer precedents for guaranteeing a neutral state's independence.
- He suggests Ukraine could adopt neutrality plus EU integration as a path to peace.
Austria Used A Soviet Pipeline To Moscow
- Napolitano recalls Austria's postwar treaty let a Soviet official sit on an Austrian security council as a pipeline to Moscow.
- He notes the arrangement seemed intrusive at first but proved helpful over time.