Judging Freedom AMB. Chas Freeman : What Netanyahu Wants
Feb 10, 2026
AMB. Chas Freeman, career diplomat and Middle East analyst, offers blunt commentary on U.S.-Russia distrust and private envoys shaping foreign policy. He outlines Netanyahu’s push for regional dominance and U.S. leverage against Iran. He also discusses risks of conflict with Iran and performative diplomacy in Muscat.
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U.S. Reliability Is Declining Globally
- International confidence in the U.S. to make and keep agreements is eroding, including in Russia.
- Amb. Chas Freeman says economic warfare and sanctions drive skepticism about U.S. reliability.
Israel Relies On U.S. To Advance Regional Goals
- Israel seeks U.S. leverage to achieve regional dominance when military means stall.
- Freeman argues Netanyahu uses American support to pursue a "greater Israel" strategy.
Extra‑Constitutional Diplomacy Has Grown
- Extra-constitutional foreign policy practices have expanded under recent administrations.
- Freeman compares modern informal envoys to historical figures but calls current practice far more extreme.