Judging Freedom COL. Lawrence Wilkerson : Is NATO Worth Saving?
Jul 31, 2025
Lawrence Wilkerson, former chief of staff for Secretary of State Colin Powell and a vocal critic of U.S. foreign policy, dives into the relevance of NATO amidst global turmoil. He analyzes U.S. diplomatic failures, especially regarding India’s oil trade with Russia, and critiques military strategies related to Ukraine and the Israeli-Palestinian crisis. The discussion highlights humanitarian issues in Gaza and questions NATO's effectiveness in ensuring security, emphasizing the urgent need for a reevaluation of international alliances.
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US Leadership Fecklessness
- Current US leadership is seen as feckless and driving the country toward collapse domestically and internationally.
- Powerful billionaires may be controlling actions behind the scenes, not the public figureheads.
Diplomacy's Lost Art
- Diplomacy has been degraded to threats and insults, losing its fine, skillful use.
- Past masters used diplomacy like a scalpel to avoid bloodshed; that skill is now lost or spurned.
Global Fear of US Power
- Threats from US leaders to Russia likely have little immediate impact on Kremlin decisions.
- However, global leaders fear US residual economic and military power, including nuclear capabilities.