Judging Freedom COL. Lawrence Wilkerson : Is Ukraine Collapsing?
Sep 17, 2025
COL. Lawrence Wilkerson, a retired U.S. Army colonel and former chief of staff to Colin Powell, dives deep into the current geopolitical landscape surrounding Ukraine. He discusses potential false flags concerning drone incidents near Poland and their implications. Wilkerson also breaks down Putin's strategies on the battlefield, estimating casualties and the dangerous escalation risks with NATO. His insights shed light on the complex interplay of military strategy and international relations in this tense environment.
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Gulf States Rapprochement After Qatar Strike
- Lawrence Wilkerson argues the Qatar hit provoked a Gulf rapprochement and deepened Arab distrust of the U.S. and Israel.
- He sees new regional unity developing between Tehran, Riyadh, and others driven by anger at perceived betrayals.
Netanyahu's China Pivot And Fragile Alliances
- Wilkerson says Netanyahu seeks U.S. support by aligning with anti-China rhetoric and courting China through Iran.
- He calls Netanyahu astute but dangerously duplicitous in foreign strategy.
Putin Preparing Because He Sees U.S. Decline
- Wilkerson believes Putin is preparing broadly for war and sees U.S. duplicity and declining power as provocations.
- He warns this posture could bring Russia into direct conflict with NATO if provoked.