{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66ee295c5eb59bbcaeb51e6d/68717651c8b2c1159dc518e2?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Amb. Chas Freeman: WAR ZONES, Can China Ukraine, Gaza & Iran EVER Achieve Peace","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/66ee295c5eb59bbcaeb51e6d/1752265980591-9693bc16-d03c-40f3-a124-b9e422310efb.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong>Nima Rostami Alkhorshid:</strong></p><ol><li>What are the crucial issues in the current U.S.-China relationship?</li><li>How do Chinese officials perceive the differences between the U.S. and China?</li><li>What is Europe’s stance on the Ukraine conflict, and how effective is it?</li><li>How do you view Trump’s foreign policy decisions regarding Brazil and Japan?</li><li>What is Iran’s position toward potential negotiations with the U.S.?</li></ol><p><br></p><p><strong>Amb. Chas Freeman:</strong></p><ol><li>The U.S. has chosen China as an adversary due to internal dissatisfaction, not global realities, with both political parties aligned against China despite its economic rise.</li><li>Chinese leaders see U.S. actions as irrational and driven by pride over losing dominance, misunderstanding China’s governance model and policies.</li><li>Europe is divided and lacks a coherent strategy in Ukraine, continuing ineffective support while ignoring greater humanitarian crises elsewhere.</li><li>Trump’s erratic behavior alienates allies like Brazil and Japan, undermining diplomacy and damaging long-standing international relationships.</li><li>Iran wants dialogue but sees no sincerity or guarantees from the U.S., which remains under Israeli influence, blocking meaningful engagement.</li></ol>","author_name":"Nima Rostami Alkhorshid"}