Glenn Diesen - Greater Eurasia Podcast Chas Freeman: Fake Peace, Political Collapse & Major Wars
Nov 20, 2025
Chas Freeman, an experienced diplomat and former U.S. Assistant Secretary of Defense, unpacks the concept of 'fake peace' across various geopolitical arenas, including Russia and Palestine. He critiques the recent U.S.–Russia negotiations and highlights Ukraine's deteriorating front lines. Freeman also examines the shortcomings of the UN's Gaza plan and warns of Israel's role in regional destabilization. He touches on rising tensions in East Asia and the fragile U.S.-China relations, raising concerns about strategic missteps and future conflicts.
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Caution On Reported Ukraine Peace Talks
- The reported US–Russia talks about Ukraine likely amount to trial balloons rather than a real peace breakthrough.
- Ambassador Chas Freeman warns these are “phony pieces” and peace is far from certain.
US Rethinking Accepts Territorial Compromises
- Washington appears to accept Russian annexations of parts of Ukraine and shelve Crimea in any settlement.
- Freeman notes Ukraine's army is crumbling and Zelensky's position is weakening, making compromise more likely.
Europe's Leadership Vacuum On Russia
- European governments lack coherent leadership and are stuck in Cold War framing of Russia as a perpetual enemy.
- Freeman argues this brain-dead response prevents sensible inclusion of Russia in European security.
