Judging Freedom COL. Lawrence Wilkerson : The Conflict That Could Draw Everyone In
Feb 12, 2026
COL. Lawrence Wilkerson, retired U.S. Army colonel and former chief of staff to Secretary of State Colin Powell, offers sharp analysis on rising geopolitical flashpoints. He discusses nuclear arms control unraveling and the dangers of no legal restraints. He examines China and Russia challenging dollar dominance and military maneuvers around Iran. He also addresses legal checks on executive power amid mounting tensions.
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Russia Sees Zero Trust In Washington
- Col. Lawrence Wilkerson says Moscow's trust in the Trump administration is effectively zero due to broken agreements and escalatory actions.
- He warns ripping up arms-control frameworks like New START erodes nuclear legal architecture and global stability.
Insist On Honest, Process-Driven Counsel
- Wilkerson urges that presidential national-security decisions require candid, process-driven counsel and not sycophancy.
- He warns that blocking staff from informing the president produces dangerous, uninformed choices.
China's Bid To Dethrone Dollar
- Wilkerson explains Xi's push to replace dollar supremacy and build a sanctions-free financial system as a strategic bid for global leadership.
- He says China and partners are investing heavily in green tech and likely to accelerate de-dollarization if executed.