You know a scholar is legitimate when behind him, on a bookshelf are books in the original language(s) of his area of expertise. So refreshing! Greetings from North Africa! Thanks for sharing!
Thoughtful and engaging, I learned more about the politics of the Asian Pacific region in this speech than I've learned elsewhere. The whole region is resurgent in confidence and capability, and should be left to attend to their own matters. America has things to do for itself inside its borders, and needs no further distractions. I do so hope that Americans will focus the minds of its leaders on making things work better at home. Thank you.
Best strategic assessment and policy recommendations.! It is important to hear this since this will reduce the risk of nuclear catastrophe. Thank you! .
Thanks to Chas Freeman for sharing his knowledge with others who would like to stay internationally oriented while getting over Covid-19 as I am. Audio is optimal in my state. Stay safe!
President Biden and the US State Dept could benefit from Ambassador Chas Freeman’s profound understanding and strategic advice. Congress also would benefit! Hope this would lead to a policy correction and US will pause the war near Taiwan and South China Sea. 🙏 thank you for helping US make better choices!
Well said, need a lot of effort to turn the ship around. Only peace can bring about prosperity. No any other way. Of course, war will bring the prosperity and richness only to those interest groups, such as-bankers and the military-industrial complex, while the rest of the people suffered.
It’s not that they don’t understand. The US elite wants war. Wars are profitable. Unfortunately the money comes from our tax dollars to the US defense contractors and our politicians.
Why should the Indo-Pacific countries give the USA unimpeded access to the regions markets, products, services, financial resources and scientific and technological innovations? I do agree the United States needs to step back and take care of the many problems in its own country. As he stated many times the USA is there for its own interests. Not for the interests of the indo Pacific countries.
God forbid Asia unite or form a union stronger than the current ASEAN block. If this happens the West will be severely crippled. Full independence of African nations will be the final nail in the collective West’s coffin. To my western nations, it’s time to join the world of humanity and abandon your false sense of superiority.
If Japan starts to militarise, it’s a red alert as it hasn’t apologised to the Asian countries for its war crimes . I would be very concerned after the serious atrocities they committed in the past and also many Japanese till this date have not been told of their dark history.
Very interesting, but I wonder how accurate his knowledge of current American strategic thinking on the Indo-Pacific region is. From his talk, I get a sense that he doesn't really know or understand the Trump administration, its allies in Congress, or its supporters.
Propaganda its easy, real geo-politics are hard, define countries just for their Political stand its naive nor judgemental, especially with 4 years of Trump presidency, a disaster for US and the whole world, applaud for his analisi of the geo-political point of view
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I think there are many good points in this presentation, and following Nixon's advice would certainly be in the United States long term interest, but I also think their are significant regional concerns if the U.S. pulls out as a security guarantor and military presence. I could easily see Japan, Taiwan, and South Korea all quickly developing a nuclear deterrence against China if they felt the U.S. was not an implicit security guarantor. Nuclear weapons and delivery systems from Taipei to Beijing would be within the technological capability of all of these nations. To make matters worse, as China continues to grow it continues to become more militarily assertive. Is their any indication it would become less so if the U.S. pulled military assets from the region? Regardless, China would have de facto control over the South China Sea and could easily cut off food and oil to Taiwan, Korea, and Japan. Would these nations tolerate such conditions? How would Indonesia and Malaysia feel about China trying as an arbiter of the straights of Malacca and East Asian shipping lanes? Who knows how India would react to such a balance of power shift. To me it seems like if the United States retreated to the Pacific Ocean, the region would be more dangerous than less so.
@Bill Ng China's South China Sea claims go well beyond the claims of any Islands currently controlled by Taiwan/RoC. China is claiming territory off of Vietnam's, the Philippines', and even Indonesia's coastal waters. These waters were not in Chinese control pre-WW2 and China's claim has been rejected by the U.N. Be aware, it's not just Western Powers who seek to contain China. Japan, South Korea, India, and Vietnam are all Indo-Pacific nations who are concerned by China's growing power and are working with the U.S. to balance against them. Even nations like the Philippines who are pivoting to China in some respects are still maintaining security arrangements with the U.S.
@Bill Ng This is the wrong question to ask. Ask how many wars in East Asia would have occurred without U.S. involvement. Perhaps after WW2 Japan and China would not have gone to war again, but I sincerely doubt it. Not to mention the ability of Korea to become a sovereign nation. If you study history you see that the Japanese were frequently pirates and the Korean peninsula was a Sino-Japanese war zone. This three way conflict is the norm. The peace of today is the rare state.
@UCfwzOdBHiMKYupLENl3yo8g Just because a nation claims territory on a map does not mean they controlled it. I am sure if the Japanese drew a map indicating Korea is part of Japan you would not call Korea part of Japan, right?
@@jazz249I would disagree that the U.S. is poor. It is still very rich, the problem is one of income distribution and wealth concentration at the top. I agree no one wants to send Americans to die in foreign conflicts, but sometimes it becomes necessary , as people can suffer domestically when the U.S. fails to act internationally.
@Bill Ng Ignoring the ad hominems, You are correct, U.S. strategic alliances with Japan and Korea were part of a Soviet containment strategy, as was the US embracing of Beijing over Taipei. Peace has been a fortunate side effect. Sino-Japanese wars have happened since at least the 7th century, so I am dubious of your claim that they would stop with out a balancing force discouraging conflict. Considering the present tensions over the Senkakku islands, the pretense for another Sino-Japanese conflict is already in position. As for Taiwanese independence, The nation is already independent. Japan and the U.S. both have individual and overlapping interests in keeping the island independent, regardless of PRC claims of sovereignty. Either way, after the Hong Kong debacle, a peaceful reunification will not be happening for a long time.
Mr Freeman, Enjoyed you lectures. I agree that US foreign policy is excessively militarized. Our recent adventures have all been failures. That said, you seem to make the assumption that China a diplomatic solution to Taiwan is possible if we just talk earnestly with the Chinese. The problem is our goals are incompatible. China wants to take over Taiwan. Sometimes the more you understand your adversary, the more conflict is clear. Diplomacy will not work in these circumstances. Nor will military military force work either. Eventually China will be able to conquer Taiwan no matter what we do. Remember the Chinese will be cruel when they take Taiwan. Executions and concentration camps are in the future. The dilemma for the US is inevitable. You need to be more realistic about the Chinese. Recognize the dilemma we are in. Dave Payant 🐝🐝
I do not agree with your assumption. Period. It’s the US provocation that triggered China’s Quarantine style encirculation after Nancy Pelosi‘s visit. I would like to know what was her real intentions ? Make sure Chinese killing Chinese ?
You know a scholar is legitimate when behind him, on a bookshelf are books in the original language(s) of his area of expertise. So refreshing! Greetings from North Africa! Thanks for sharing!
He was Richard Nixon's primary translator when Nixon went to China!
@@tyn6211 A long and distinguished career. Yes, interpreter but also statesman.
Thoughtful and engaging, I learned more about the politics of the Asian Pacific region in this speech than I've learned elsewhere. The whole region is resurgent in confidence and capability, and should be left to attend to their own matters. America has things to do for itself inside its borders, and needs no further distractions. I do so hope that Americans will focus the minds of its leaders on making things work better at home. Thank you.
So happy to see a sensible, intelligent American give clarity to local realities in the Indo Pacific
Best strategic assessment and policy recommendations.! It is important to hear this since this will reduce the risk of nuclear catastrophe. Thank you! .
This is brilliant. A great bonus at this time. Thanks for your analysis.
Enjoyed and enlightening.. still relevant a year later.
I've been waiting for this! Fantastic, as always! Thank you, Chas!
Thanks to Chas Freeman for sharing his knowledge with others who would like to stay internationally oriented while getting over Covid-19 as I am. Audio is optimal in my state. Stay safe!
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i love the narrative style. thank you.
Thank you Ambassador Freeman and the Watson Institute! Insightful analysis and thought provoking.
Thank you very much for sharing your valuable experience and insights. Your courage, caring and dedication are admired and greatly appreciated!
Interesting and largely successful overview of how we ( Americans ) have fallen asleep on this moving train.
Great speech!
President Biden and the US State Dept could benefit from Ambassador Chas Freeman’s profound understanding and strategic advice. Congress also would benefit! Hope this would lead to a policy correction and US will pause the war near Taiwan and South China Sea. 🙏 thank you for helping US make better choices!
Well said, need a lot of effort to turn the ship around.
Only peace can bring about prosperity. No any other way.
Of course, war will bring the prosperity and richness only to those interest groups, such as-bankers and the military-industrial complex, while the rest of the people suffered.
It’s not that they don’t understand. The US elite wants war. Wars are profitable. Unfortunately the money comes from our tax dollars to the US defense contractors and our politicians.
Why should the Indo-Pacific countries give the USA unimpeded access to the regions markets, products, services, financial resources and scientific and technological innovations? I do agree the United States needs to step back and take care of the many problems in its own country. As he stated many times the USA is there for its own interests. Not for the interests of the indo Pacific countries.
Very interesting, thank you
Chaz Freeman - Excellent
Thank you!
quite insightful.
What is the basis for the claim that “Korea has been invaded by China or Japan” 72 times in its history? How far back does this go?
Unfortunately he USA no longer has diplomats like Chas Freeman
God forbid Asia unite or form a union stronger than the current ASEAN block. If this happens the West will be severely crippled. Full independence of African nations will be the final nail in the collective West’s coffin. To my western nations, it’s time to join the world of humanity and abandon your false sense of superiority.
Very fair comment sir
there’s no replacement for peace.
Allow me to add. When your house in fire, save yours. Thank you!
If Japan starts to militarise, it’s a red alert as it hasn’t apologised to the Asian countries for its war crimes .
I would be very concerned after the serious atrocities they committed in the past and also many Japanese till this date have not been told of their dark history.
No mention of the Belt & Road or ASEAN. This Backyard is not for the Anglos to exploit again.
Very interesting, but I wonder how accurate his knowledge of current American strategic thinking on the Indo-Pacific region is. From his talk, I get a sense that he doesn't really know or understand the Trump administration, its allies in Congress, or its supporters.
Propaganda its easy, real geo-politics are hard, define countries just for their Political stand its naive nor judgemental, especially with 4 years of Trump presidency, a disaster for US and the whole world, applaud for his analisi of the geo-political point of view
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👉 प्रधानमंत्री मुद्रा लोन में बैंक मैनेजर ने एक ऐसा रैकेट दलालों का तैयार किया जिसने भोले-भाले कारोबारियों से लोन में दी गई राशि 2 लाख रुपया की राशि वाले पेपर पर हस्ताक्षर करा कर मात्र 35 हजार दे कर कारोबारियों को ठग लिया और लाखों का घोटाला कर के कारोबारियों को फंसा दिया, घोटाले का क्या है पूरा मामला देखिए👉👆👇
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Unfortunately, reading from a written text does not a talk make. He's much better in interviews.
I am here for the content. Not the packaging.
I think there are many good points in this presentation, and following Nixon's advice would certainly be in the United States long term interest, but I also think their are significant regional concerns if the U.S. pulls out as a security guarantor and military presence. I could easily see Japan, Taiwan, and South Korea all quickly developing a nuclear deterrence against China if they felt the U.S. was not an implicit security guarantor. Nuclear weapons and delivery systems from Taipei to Beijing would be within the technological capability of all of these nations. To make matters worse, as China continues to grow it continues to become more militarily assertive. Is their any indication it would become less so if the U.S. pulled military assets from the region? Regardless, China would have de facto control over the South China Sea and could easily cut off food and oil to Taiwan, Korea, and Japan. Would these nations tolerate such conditions? How would Indonesia and Malaysia feel about China trying as an arbiter of the straights of Malacca and East Asian shipping lanes? Who knows how India would react to such a balance of power shift. To me it seems like if the United States retreated to the Pacific Ocean, the region would be more dangerous than less so.
@Bill Ng China's South China Sea claims go well beyond the claims of any Islands currently controlled by Taiwan/RoC. China is claiming territory off of Vietnam's, the Philippines', and even Indonesia's coastal waters. These waters were not in Chinese control pre-WW2 and China's claim has been rejected by the U.N. Be aware, it's not just Western Powers who seek to contain China. Japan, South Korea, India, and Vietnam are all Indo-Pacific nations who are concerned by China's growing power and are working with the U.S. to balance against them. Even nations like the Philippines who are pivoting to China in some respects are still maintaining security arrangements with the U.S.
@Bill Ng This is the wrong question to ask. Ask how many wars in East Asia would have occurred without U.S. involvement. Perhaps after WW2 Japan and China would not have gone to war again, but I sincerely doubt it. Not to mention the ability of Korea to become a sovereign nation. If you study history you see that the Japanese were frequently pirates and the Korean peninsula was a Sino-Japanese war zone. This three way conflict is the norm. The peace of today is the rare state.
@UCfwzOdBHiMKYupLENl3yo8g Just because a nation claims territory on a map does not mean they controlled it. I am sure if the Japanese drew a map indicating Korea is part of Japan you would not call Korea part of Japan, right?
@@jazz249I would disagree that the U.S. is poor. It is still very rich, the problem is one of income distribution and wealth concentration at the top. I agree no one wants to send Americans to die in foreign conflicts, but sometimes it becomes necessary , as people can suffer domestically when the U.S. fails to act internationally.
@Bill Ng Ignoring the ad hominems, You are correct, U.S. strategic alliances with Japan and Korea were part of a Soviet containment strategy, as was the US embracing of Beijing over Taipei. Peace has been a fortunate side effect.
Sino-Japanese wars have happened since at least the 7th century, so I am dubious of your claim that they would stop with out a balancing force discouraging conflict. Considering the present tensions over the Senkakku islands, the pretense for another Sino-Japanese conflict is already in position.
As for Taiwanese independence, The nation is already independent. Japan and the U.S. both have individual and overlapping interests in keeping the island independent, regardless of PRC claims of sovereignty. Either way, after the Hong Kong debacle, a peaceful reunification will not be happening for a long time.
Mr Freeman,
Enjoyed you lectures. I agree that US foreign policy is excessively militarized. Our recent adventures have all been failures. That said, you seem to make the assumption that China a diplomatic solution to Taiwan is possible if we just talk earnestly with the Chinese. The problem is our goals are incompatible. China wants to take over Taiwan. Sometimes the more you understand your adversary, the more conflict is clear. Diplomacy will not work in these circumstances. Nor will military military force work either. Eventually China will be able to conquer Taiwan no matter what we do. Remember the Chinese will be cruel when they take Taiwan. Executions and concentration camps are in the future. The dilemma for the US is inevitable. You need to be more realistic about the Chinese. Recognize the dilemma we are in.
Dave Payant
🐝🐝
I do not agree with your assumption. Period.
It’s the US provocation that triggered China’s Quarantine style encirculation after Nancy Pelosi‘s visit.
I would like to know what was her real intentions ?
Make sure Chinese killing Chinese ?