Judging Freedom COL. Lawrence Wilkerson: Can Ukraine Survive?
Mar 20, 2025
COL. Lawrence Wilkerson, a military expert and former chief of staff to Colin Powell, shares his insights on the precarious situation in Ukraine amidst its conflict with Russia. He emphasizes the shifting dynamics of global power towards China and India and critiques U.S. policy failures. The discussion touches on the balance between national security and free speech in America, and the implications of these issues on democracy. Wilkerson also highlights the challenges Ukraine faces regarding its energy infrastructure and the need for a revised European security strategy.
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Student Arrest
- A Columbia University grad student was arrested without a warrant and sent to Louisiana.
- His lawyers fought to bring him back, and a judge compromised by moving him to New Jersey.
Targeting Free Speech
- Lawrence Wilkerson suggests the student's arrest is based on flimsy grounds of impeding US foreign policy.
- He warns that anyone speaking out, including himself and Napolitano, could be targeted.
Israel and Free Speech
- Wilkerson believes Israel and its supporters pose the greatest threat to free speech in the US currently.
- He points out their extensive efforts to suppress speech on campuses and across the country.