I love listening to discussions on geopolitics, but the blatant bias is getting tiring. I notice that they did not get a single Chinese speaker to discuss China. What a ridiculous way to hold a talk. As for the speakers saying that they're glad that China is "finally" carrying its weight - I can only hold back so much disgust. Why would the PRC want to be involved in a quagmire that the US created? We overthrew the government in Iran, we funded wars between Iraq and Iran, we invaded Iraq, and our influence over KSA is what drives a wedge between them and Iran, just as much if not more than any religious issue. As for "western"/"universal" values - the constant arrogance and talking down about other governments, including their own ally KSA, is part of the reason so many are looking to side with BRICS. They were a sentence or two from calling them savages for not sharing the same values. How can a group of men be so tactless and have any say in diplomacy whatsoever? Overall, it's rather embarrassing.

@katejudson8907

Жыл бұрын

Apparently the only China experts now are China hawks. The integrity missing in the discussion is like the Emperor's new clothes.

@learnbycoding

Жыл бұрын

It is just impossible to make American government officials acknowledge other countries' achievements.

@TheRealIronMan

Жыл бұрын

I think the current social science academic structure of America is fundamentally racist, every narrative has an underlying "western culture is superior" tone to it, and when time moves on the general public is getting more and more open minded the supposed intellectuals are stuck in their own echo chambers.

@weiwujiang6884

Жыл бұрын

@@learnbycoding nowadays America’s politics are very arrogant, back to the beginning of how American’s fathers made a great nation, they were so intelligent and with respect to all those goodness. Not more amongst politicians in US today.

@tonym842

Жыл бұрын

They love hearing their own voices in their echo chamber.

USA needs a mirror to see ourselves.

No Asian Speakers talking about Asia in Asia Society? No Chinese speakers were invited to talk about China in Asia Society? Is your organization racist? That is a legit question ! P.S. Talking about Asia without any Asian speakers conducted in NON-Asian native/ traditional language in Asia Society? Should your name be changed into NON-ASIA Society? That will be more accurate!

@johnyossarian9059

Жыл бұрын

The goal of the Asia Society is to study Asia and disseminate knowledge of Asia in the West. Not to learn from Asians! Asians should just be quiet while the Asia Society is studying you!

The US never got UN’s approval to invade Iraq, and made a huge mess in Afghanistan and became a shameful quitter Anyone in the panel can find 1 good thing that US has done to the world

@raymondrust9084

Жыл бұрын

Defeat Naxi Germany & Jepan. Ask yourselve what country do people stand in line for visas to enter, not China!

@devensilvers6256

Жыл бұрын

@@raymondrust9084, Your comment Raymond, is very ignorant, as the Chinese embassy in DC can't process visas fast enough. The US did not single-handedly defeat the Nazi's which you misspelt, or the Japanese, which you also misspelt. Now the US did the world a lot of good in mitigating the cost and effects of WW2 and the cold war. The US also led globalisation which has been overwhelmingly positive; however lets not kid ourselves that the exchange of people is one way.

@katejudson8907

Жыл бұрын

@@raymondrust9084 actually both China and Russia paid heavy tolls to defeat Nazi Germany, but the Americans, who came out economically booming from it, claim all the glory.

@raymondrust9084

Жыл бұрын

China is doomed demographically, relies 75% for energy & food imports, a pollution and water shortage crisis, apartment building ghost towns, etc. Not a good place for immigration!

@pedropicapiedra1429

Жыл бұрын

@@raymondrust9084 yes that was a good thing, but don't be confused. They did it mostly to expand their own evil empire, not because they are the good guys. Yeah, of course it isn't that simple - I'm sure FDR's heart was in the right place and so was that of many individual Americans, but after WWII, the USA has behaved in ways that can only be called evil. After the death of FDR, the oligarchs who had always dominated behind the scenes in the USA took over again. And in regards to waiting for visas, people do that for many countries (including China). The only ones who wait for visas to the US are desperate or ignorant of the facts. Who would chose to live in a country full of guns and misery? I'd happily swim 6 Rio Grandes to avoid going there, let alone live there.

The root of all turmoil mainly comes from US policy of "Divide and Rule."

@tonytan6547

Жыл бұрын

and plunder

"The Chinese have been freeloading on US protection" the US keeps insisting on providing free protection in the region while other nations like Iran and China insist that they can manage to protect their own and rather not have any protection from the US. Is something wrong with this picture?

@TheOne30264

Жыл бұрын

So we're not going to talk about the petro dollar. This was an agreement between Saudi Arabia and U.S. since the 70's for U.S. protection so they can prop up the dollar to only sell in oil.

@godzillamothra5983

Жыл бұрын

indeed, funny how when the US reduced its presence in middle east, suddenly Iran and Saudi are making peace, Israel are making peace with UAE, Turkey, etc. Maybe we really don't need the US presence in the middle east in the first place, huh? Maybe they have a point when they called the US as the satan.

@heidegger71

Жыл бұрын

There is something wrong with the picture you're painting. WTO members want that protection; it isn't just for the sake of China and Iran. In fact it is also to protect smaller countries (think Norway, Philippines or Indonesia) from larger countries (think China or Russia); however, the US has been backing away from that service since Clinton years.

@sportsonwheelss

Жыл бұрын

@@heidegger71 really, don't you think the media have been conditioning many people regarding to US protection? Especially the South China Sea which includes many nations you have mentioned. Why don't you look up who those countries are trading with the most? What reason that the US provide free security protection for everyone? Seem like the protection gangsters provide to small business owners from the other side of the world.

@leogeek

Жыл бұрын

@@heidegger71 Indonesia? You need to protect them from Australia, your 5 eyes allies. Leave them alone, leave the world alone, OK?

The host has soooo much patience. Western values vs. universal values as declared by the West, LOL. American exceptionalism oozes out of this panel.

Universal values? Tell that to the Cubans,afghans and the Iraqis when they have been sanctioned to miserable lives.

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@JeremyMeador

Жыл бұрын

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Жыл бұрын

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@JeremyMeador

Жыл бұрын

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Жыл бұрын

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It must be feel good when there was a time that one country can control the whole worlds oil supply route . Basically they have a boot on every countries throat when they are in control. And it must be feeling alienated now when they suddenly felt that tight grip they thought they had before is no more.

@themindsojourner

Жыл бұрын

Weird and uncommon oppinion here. But they are free to exercise their freedom of speech.

@accountantthe3394

Жыл бұрын

@@themindsojourner Of course they are. And the merits of those opinions are free to be criticized

I wonder if this will be biased against China, as usual. Loewe Institute ... not a good start. US Stink Tank ... not good. 2:50 Have my answer and leaving.

@rubbis3742

Жыл бұрын

I have my answer here and leaving too.

Ambassodor “ inDIC” 1. What took them so long ? Coz China not strong enuf to speak out for the justice of the world. 2. Free ? US loves war and war and war. For military industrial interest. 2. US take care not China oil, US take care of cheap goods from China. 8:00 What China motive is clear, bring prosperity to all sides, win win solution, different from western Anglo Saxon who have imperialism mindset. 8:00

@zhoubaidinh403

Жыл бұрын

Indick is a veritable war criminal when it comes to the subjugation of the Palestinians....and his principal concern about China's role and potential future role in the Middle East is that it doesn't have the same subservience to Israel apartheid's interest as the US...obviously he's an Israeli first, a virulent Zionist and a de facto practitioner of genocide against the Palestinians...perhaps his ancestors' subjugation under the Germans during WW2 has hardened him, steeled him, to resort to such method in displacing and eliminating the Palestinians.

How have the values of human rights and democracy worked out for the targets of US wars for the last 50 years or so? Seriously, I would like this panel to visit Afghanistan at street-level and talk to the "stakeholders" they claim to represent. Bring some blankets and food for the kids.

The only person who has deep insights into China's current and future roles in international affairs is Mr.Thomas Pickering. The other two gentlemen are just not up to par with Mr. Pickering. Mr. Daniel Russel's views seem ideologically driven and nothing new. Mr. Martin Indyk is just too arrogant.......

@katejudson8907

Жыл бұрын

Agree. I find it interesting to mute the video and.follow the transcript and watch the body language and read how many ' uh ' deliberations there are. Lots of nose rubbing and mouth covering with hands, always reveals a lie or a lack of confidence.

@shenlaoshi7106

Жыл бұрын

@@katejudson8907 Wow, you are a sharp observer! I did not notice it--I was doing other things while listening to them.

@pedropicapiedra1429

Жыл бұрын

The problem is that the US has fooled itself into believing that the US is a force for good in the world. This blinds them and colours they way they see the world.

@unreliablenarrator6649

Жыл бұрын

That is not saying much.

那个前以色列大使真是符合我对美国老白男的刻板印象的想象。中国人从来没有要美国人入侵伊拉克来制造所谓的security commitment

@yuzihao8777

Жыл бұрын

再者，美国人的security commitments是针对美国在中东的亲美政权的不是任何第三方

Asia Society.... knows nothing about Asia.😂

I heard the titles of the speakers, then knew they are biased.

America talking about Universal Values, LMFAO!!! That's why America has the 'Rule Based Laws', LMFAO!!!

"Whether the US can make space for China ..." That neatly summarizes the arrogance of the US posture. Can I call this outdated and in opposition to reality?

America’s treatment of Saddam, Mubarak, and Qaddafi has way more practical influence on N Korea’s choice to develop the bomb

Whats going on with the sound quality?

What’s wrong with those two old white men? They are being so salty!

@danwelterweight4137

Жыл бұрын

Give them some water to drink.

@HTeo-og1lg

Жыл бұрын

Drinking a large glass of water should be able to dilute away the concentration of saltiness. 😂😂

Look at how America is Promoting Peace around the World, LMFAO!!!

@hoangtruong8727

Жыл бұрын

American or U.S only create chaos not peace

Sorry but a 15 minute monologue of a 90 year old is something I can't bring myself to listen through, no matter how experienced he might be.

Western world meaning (regions where Washington has tight lease on white necks) have had 1000s of years to bring peace to a tiny place called Jerusalem. It's only 152 sq km, so the west cannot imagine a world where people can mend relationships with neighbours. I find this very interesting.

Steve Orlins, wud've add a spark of brilliance to a rather bias n dull panel

USA's International Bombing And War Creating Efforts: The Where, Why and How.

5:15 - Talk about "Free Loading", no country free load more than US with its Dollar hegemon over the world. No country ask US to "patrol" the sea lanes, don't give too much credit to yourself (US). 37:40 - This Daniel Russel just couldn't help taking swipe at China for being "comfortable" with "dictators"....He conveniently forgot that US was doing swimmingly with the Saudis, Saddam Hussein for decades before things turned sour. Being American, he also forgot US is the biggest bully that "dictates" every country to accept US's type of "democracy", "human rights standards" or the high way but allowed other dictators like Saudi to exist. Hypocrisy of US knows no bounds.

Cool

Very good Rorry. Looking forward to more from you and Asia Society..

They are discussing China. Why not invite a true China expert?

A good discussion! However, when we look at Beijing’s peace principal, the #1 principle is: Respecting the sovereignty of all countries. For all you English speaking folks, you should know that “All Nations” used by Beijing is to make sure that it is a universal principle that applies to every nation on this earth including Russia and USA. So, how many years USA invaded and occupied Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan? Perhaps 20 years let us say. Then, let us set a time frame for Russia to withdraw in 10 years assuming Ukraine/NATO abides by all the terms and assuming USA would withdraw from Iraq and Syria immediately to act as a role model. The entire world should stand with China to insist that Russia and USA follow the universal principle.

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So cooperate when it suites US interest and once china helped mediate a peace between Ukraine and Russia, US can focus to contain China? What are they smoking

… I should commend ambassador Pickering on his cogent analysis. Duh, maybe we should stop waging economic war on the world.

A US attack drone killed Iranian Major General Qasem Soleimani on 3 January 2020 near the Baghdad International Airport in Iraq while he was en route to meet Iraqi Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi. Abdul-Mahdi had intended to discuss a diplomatic reconciliation between Iran and Saudi Arabia with Soleimani on the morning of his death. Abdul-Mahdi said that President Trump personally expressed gratitude to him for his efforts, giving the impression that the Iranian general was not in danger and could safely travel to Baghdad. The US has to keep creating and maintaining enemies for its allies to defend against. The world has to be kept on a permanent war footing to justify its military spending, military alliances, and Military-Industrial-Congressional Complex (MICC). If the world is peaceful, its allies will find it hard to justify keeping US troops on their territory and paying the US to maintain them. There will be no one to sell weapons to.

Calling the conflict between Saudi Arabia and Iran centuries long is ridiculous, the tensions only began in 1979 with the attempt to export the Shiite revolution, this guy has no idea what he’s talking about

wait you haven't seen how Beijing is already using its diplomatic and/or economic or even military leverage to shape outcome 42:30 Australia, the Philippines, Taiwan, Japan, S.K and at least 5 other nations can probably give you 1 or more examples 🤨🤔🤫🤭😁

How has the US conducted itself since becoming the wealthiest country with the most powerful military? They have started 201 wars since WWII, overthrown 36 foreign leaders, killed or attempted to kill 50, dropped bombs in 30 countries, interfered in 86 foreign elections, and established a staggering 800 overseas military bases. They are the world's largest arms exporter, far surpassing the combined exports of the next nine countries. In the name of democracy, the US has caused the deaths of tens of millions of people in their conflicts in Korea, Vietnam, Yugoslavia, Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya, and Syria. The CIA was also involved in covert operations that led to mass killings of communists in over 22 countries, and more than 500,000 Indonesian civilians disappeared in 1965-1966. The US version of democracy has resulted in a laundry list of chronic domestic problems. The country's massive national debt of over $31 trillion, economic inequality, inflation, costly healthcare, expensive education system, student loan debt totaling $1.7 trillion with an average balance of $38,000, racial inequality, mass incarceration, deteriorating infrastructure, housing affordability, homelessness, the opioid epidemic, and gun violence are all direct consequences of misguided government policies. No other developed country has such severe and widespread issues. Both of the country's political parties are hostile to each other and deeply divided, yet they point fingers at other countries as the source of their problems. The US promotes its version of democracy to other countries, despite being mired in problems and controversies at home. The Chinese military has not been involved in any war or used its weapons to kill a single person outside its territory in the last forty-four years. Despite having a per capita GDP one-sixth that of the US, China is enthusiastically expending an enormous amount of its resources to assist in the development of other countries.

Thank you for this interesting discussion. Sanctions in their broad use is war against the population, in economic terms. Poverty and democracy are two antagonists.

Was going to watch the video but after reading the comments, I already knew where this discussion was heading towards - just like everyone else in the W.D.C. So, what's the value in holding a discussion to discuss about nothing else but what the government discusses every-single-day? 🤔😮‍💨

Excellent realistic discussion. Thanks.

Oh look, it's the 3 stooges 🤣Cmon fellas, the least you could do is pretend to be somewhat objective at least?

US always has its interest firsts, to the detriment of peace in the Middle East. Good to see China stepping in. It will be better for Middle East and the world. Credos to what China is achieving with Saudis and the Iranians which US has forged animosity.

These talks wer evry interetsing. But could you get get some guys that can speak at a normal speed without coughing and sputtering every second.

PLA commender does not buy oil abroad, military consumption and private oil consumption two different things so security to private company does not come from U.S security alone, international trade negotiation

@matiasazali7793

Жыл бұрын

Security comes from multinational trade not U.S unilateral submission, even within west alliance no fix security.

This old man has freaked out of his head, get him to the doctor quickly, or probably he's going to lose his screw, and I think he's been taking marijuana like this too!🙄🙄

Would be interested what Matin thinks about my earlier comment wrt to India Sydney Desouza an 86 year Goan Indian American 36!years in Georgia. If I remember vaguely I think Indic was anti Indian

Being one of EU leaders calling for more independent EU and yet he was perseved as damaging EU ? What kind of logic is that ? So being US lapdxg is the way to proceed, is that what he should continue to do ? Classic example is the Aukus project, France was being bullied by its big ally and yet that's acceptable 😂

If I remember rightly in my earlier 50 years in India- Thomas Pickering was regarded in India as an Ambassador who was empathetic to India Sydney Desouza Georgia US

These aren't the Experts to Interview, the Chinese Experts ARE!!!

@katejudson8907

Жыл бұрын

True. But at least Pickering mentioned the hegemon problem and how weaponised sanctions are not even.having their intended purpose.

China role will definitely bring peace and prosperity to the Middle East Region overtime.

Uncle Sam should leave Ukraine!!!!

It's lost a lot of ground, Europe won the 2012 Nobel Peace Prize for skills China lacks.

The last speaker is the most boring speaker in the world.

18% 1.8 million barrrls china from sauida arabia 1.3 iran

China has shown its intention for dailoq of peace between Russia and Ukraine in the best interest for both cc countries.China really has shown its mediation effort.

West Nonsense!

China has been very good at settign up Chinese police stations all round the world And Confuscious Insitutes infliatrating western universities But yes they have been diplomats for 5,000 years

If China wants to tie itself to more and more natural resources and fossil fuels from countries like Iran, Saudi and Brazil, then so be it. This will mean that it slows itself down in the global climate and new sustainable energies race.

@churblefurbles

Жыл бұрын

No, it takes energy to advance to the next level, always has, always will.

@metalhamster14

Жыл бұрын

@@churblefurbles North American energy reserves are massive

@shencheanglow3726

Жыл бұрын

You talk as if China bought and drink all those oil and mineral. No they use those stuff and transform them into electrical vehicle, solar panel, Iphone and other goods for world consumers including you.

@rickstorm8948

Жыл бұрын

Don't worry.... Middle East and China are none of your business....

China brokered peace but AT WHAT COST??????

I like universal western value part

He is too old to have insight and to have progressive ideas

Just promise the Ukrainians' president protective asylum from USA/Eu.

Yes China is dependent on Oil from the Middle East & the U.S. was the sole protector of those sea lanes- but not anymore- China now has a military base in Djibouti just in the Horn of Africa & that’s not just for optics. And China has or will be completing the CPEC road from Xinjiang to Gwadhar Port thru Pakistan & getting its Oil faster by Road instead of thru the South China Sea. The U.S.should therefore acknowledge the strategic importance of India when it does get into a conflict with China over Taiwan. If the U.S. has the sense to bring Indias Armed Force to the level of China urgently in the next few years- it can have an ally that is presently challenging India in the northern Tibetan Himalayas where about 100,000 Indian and Chinese Forces are facing one another eyeball to eyeball. Good US & Indian Diplomats can broker a deal where a suitably Armed India can serve as a Second Front in the Himalayas & the Indian Navy in the (South) Indian Ocean for oil shipping thru the seas to China. Without Indias help - about Chinas population- the US will suffer the same fate- come off second best as it has in the post WW2 wars in Korea/Vietnam/ Cambodia/ Iraq/Afghanistan/ where the Chines intervened to the U.S. disadvantage. The U.S. does NOT stand a chance against China in the South China Seas- without Indias support Sydney Desouza

@accountantthe3394

Жыл бұрын

India? 😂 Bhai...India doesn't even want to live in a unipolar world of american order. Listen to some of EAM Jaishankar's speeches pls

@timetraveller885

Жыл бұрын

What a Moron!!!

@Cadere-jz1te

Жыл бұрын

Brother pass me what you're smoking it must be fun. Listen to yourself for a second. You want US Anggglo Saxxxon elites to help India technological advance to the level of China. Funny man your goose-stepping nazee loving BJP and Bollywood styled News Media(all claims no proof) have twisted your mind. You have to hand it to the US, it has been able to colonise the Indian mind beyond Gandhi's worst nightmare. Monopoly on international media, us funded NGOs and total control over Indian internet networks, apps. India Vs China divide and rule. That's how British colonised India. This is amazing to watch.

@raymondrust9084

Жыл бұрын

You can never depend on India. India doesn't even condemn Russia for invading

@ahliong

Жыл бұрын

India will be the next target if China is thumb down.

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@danwelterweight4137

Жыл бұрын

Hong Kong is free. Free from British colonial Imperialist rule. 😂

@race_to_the_bottom7331

Жыл бұрын

Free Texas.

@wilsonkhong9045

Жыл бұрын

China may have to give asylum protection to Ukrainian president

@minggee9827

Жыл бұрын

Where does HK rate to Cuba, Venezuela, the displaced middle easterners, the Guatemalians, etc

@louiselu6757

Жыл бұрын

Free Hawaii!!! 😢

😂😂😂😂😂 US is a laughing stick.

Great the lady start the session with bias,jealousy and untruth within the first few sentences. 😂😂😂😂😂