Glenn Diesen - Greater Eurasia Podcast Lawrence Wilkerson: Legitimacy of the U.S. Empire Collapses
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Dec 3, 2025 Lawrence Wilkerson, a retired U.S. Army Colonel and former chief of staff to the Secretary of State, dives into the waning legitimacy of the U.S. empire. He critiques the unpredictability of current foreign policy and the implications of Trump's monetary motivations on international strategy. Wilkerson warns against military posturing in Venezuela and discusses how U.S. actions have inadvertently given Russia a foothold in Latin America. He also reflects on missed opportunities for integrating Russia into Europe and the impact of misguided NATO expansions.
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U.S. Superpower Status Is Eroding Fast
- The U.S. no longer functions as a clear superpower and is rapidly losing influence across political, strategic, economic, and cultural fronts.
- Lawrence Wilkerson argues current leadership and law violations accelerate that decline and erode legitimacy internationally.
Haass Interview Revealed Slow Elite Realization
- Wilkerson recounts listening to Richard Haass on TV and finding a delayed honesty from establishment figures.
- The anecdote illustrates how entrenched elites only slowly acknowledge the reality Trump represents.
Military Posture Mismatches Strategic Reality
- Deploying major naval assets to confront regional issues like Venezuela signals misaligned priorities and risks escalation.
- Wilkerson notes the U.S. fleet and military posture are far weaker than commonly assumed.