Judging Freedom AMB. Charles Freeman : Can Trump Stop Netanyahu?
Jul 8, 2025
Former U.S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Charles Freeman, delves into the intricate web of U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East. He discusses the potential impact of Trump's influence on Netanyahu and critiques U.S. military involvement in Ukraine and Israel. Freeman raises concerns about humanitarian issues in Gaza, comparing them to historical atrocities. He also analyzes historical lobbying and nuclear proliferation, emphasizing the complexities of U.S. relations with Israel and Iran, alongside the implications for Palestinian rights.
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U.S. Military Overextension Reality
- The U.S. has limited military capacity and cannot sustain support simultaneously for proxy wars in Ukraine and the Levant.
- This overextension reveals the reality behind political rhetoric of infinite military resources.
Confused U.S. Ukraine Policy
- U.S. policy on Ukraine appears confused and contradictory, resuming heavy arms shipments despite earlier hesitations.
- This reflects a disconnect between campaign promises and geopolitical realities.
Unchanged Russian War Conditions
- Russia's conditions to end the Ukraine war have remained unchanged since early 2021, yet the West refuses to negotiate.
- This lack of negotiation hampers any real strategy for ending the conflict.