The End of Western Dominance? Veteran Diplomat chas W. Freeman Jr. on a Shifting World Order and the Future of Zionism
The global landscape is undergoing a seismic shift. For five centuries, the West has held a position of dominance, but according to Ambassador Chas W. Freeman,Jr., that era is definitively over. In a recent, deeply insightful conversation with Just World Educational, Freeman lays out a compelling case for a new multipolar world, one where the “Global Majority” is rising and the moral authority of the West is rapidly eroding.
This isn’t simply a prediction; it’s an assessment rooted in decades of experience at the highest levels of U.S. diplomacy. Freeman’s career includes serving as President Nixon’s chinese interpreter during the historic 1972 meeting with Chairman Mao, as U.S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia during Operation desert storm, and as Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Policy. His viewpoint carries critically important weight.
You can access the full conversation and supporting materials here:
* Watch the full 56-minute discussion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bw3Q7RbE6mw
* Conversation Summary: https://justworldeducational.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/HC-convo-with-Chas-9-17-25-summary-edited.pdf
* Full Transcript: https://justworldeducational.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/HC-convo-with-Chas-9-17-25-edited.pdf
A World Realigned: The Rise of the Global Majority
Freeman argues that the emergence of powerful blocs like BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization signals a fundamental shift in global power dynamics.these nations, he contends, are now the primary champions of international law and principles.
Meanwhile, the United States, in his view, has become a destabilizing force, characterized as “radical and reactionary.” This isn’t a condemnation of America itself, but a critical assessment of its current foreign policy trajectory.
Here’s a breakdown of key points regarding this shift:
* Decline of western Influence: The 500-year era of Western dominance is over.
* Emergence of Multipolarity: Power is dispersing,with multiple centers of influence rising.
* BRICS & SCO as Key Players: These organizations represent the growing strength of non-Western powers.
* U.S. as a Disruptive Force: Current U.S. policies are seen as undermining international norms.
The Hypocrisy of the West: A Crisis of Moral authority
A central theme of Freeman’s analysis is the stark contrast in Western responses to global conflicts. The outpouring of support for Ukraine, while understandable, stands in sharp relief to the relative silence surrounding U.S.-backed wars in the Muslim world and,crucially,the ongoing devastation in Gaza.
This double standard, he argues, has eroded the West’s moral standing. Europe, in particular, is described as “a coalition of the deluded,” seemingly unable or unwilling to recognize its own diminishing influence and compromised principles. You might ask yourself, is this a fair assessment?
Palestine and the Fate of Zionism
Perhaps the most provocative aspect of Freeman’s commentary concerns Palestine and the future of Zionism. He doesn’t shy away from strong language, describing Zionism as “a negation of Judaism” and condemning the atrocities committed in Gaza.
He draws a direct parallel to south African apartheid, arguing that the situation in Palestine is “infinitely worse” due to the explicit goal of displacing or eliminating the indigenous population. This isn’t simply a political statement;
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