Glenn Diesen - Greater Eurasia Podcast Lawrence Wilkerson: America Is Retrenching & Alliances Fall Apart
Sep 13, 2025
Lawrence Wilkerson, a retired Colonel and former Chief of Staff to the US Secretary of State, shares insights on America's declining influence in global affairs. He discusses the implications of leaked documents revealing a shift in U.S. alliances and security commitments, particularly regarding Israel and Gulf allies. Wilkerson warns of the economic and political challenges mirroring the fall of the Roman Empire and explores the rising tensions surrounding Europe’s independent security strategies and the war against Russia, prompting critical reflections on international relations.
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Israel As An Instrument Of US Strategy
- Lawrence Wilkerson argues Israel is used by the US to serve imperial strategic interests, especially control of Gulf oil routes.
- He warns Netanyahu now acts independently and may sabotage US-led negotiations by using force.
US Flights Over Doha During Strike
- Wilkerson recounts hearing from reliable sources that the US flew support aircraft over Doha during the Israeli strike.
- He says those logistics flights effectively signaled non-interference and may have protected the Israeli operation.
Decision Chaos Without A National Security Advisor
- Wilkerson says decision-making chaos in Washington stems from absence of a substantive National Security Advisor and fractured leadership.
- He describes the current administration as lacking coherent strategy, producing chaotic foreign-policy outcomes.
