Daniel Davis Deep Dive U.S. Foreign Policy: Bad Under Biden, Worse with Trump /Lt Col Daniel Davis & Chas Freeman
Sep 15, 2025
Chas Freeman, a former U.S. Ambassador with extensive experience in foreign affairs, joins to dissect the turbulent waters of U.S. foreign policy. They delve into the diplomatic failures under Biden and Trump, particularly the challenges posed by the Ukraine conflict and the implications of NATO's ultimatum. The discussion reveals how personal rivalries affect negotiations, the disconnect in policymaking, and the evolving dynamics in the Middle East. Freeman critiques this chaos, emphasizing the need for more coherent and reality-based strategies in international relations.
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U.S. Diplomacy At A Modern Low
- Daniel Davis argues U.S. diplomacy under Biden reached unprecedented lows and Trump has lowered standards further.
- He warns these failures could harm U.S. interests if not fixed quickly.
Danger Of Self-Inflicted Strategic Surprise
- Chas Freeman says the U.S. has inhaled its own propaganda and ignores inconvenient facts.
- Strategic surprise follows when unwelcome information meets entrenched policy preferences.
‘Who Lost China’ Lessons From History
- Freeman recounts the 'China hands' era where honest analysts like Colonel David Barrett were punished for accurate reporting.
- He uses this example to show how expertise was lost through political repression.
