Filipino Scholar Walden Bello on Why the Global South Is Suspicious of U.S. Motives in Ukraine War

We speak with acclaimed Filipino scholar and activist Walden Bello on the Global South's response to the unfolding crisis in Ukraine. Bello says there's hesitation from many world leaders to take an active role in the crisis, arguing that there is a lack of explicit national interests and a general suspicion the U.S. provoked the invasion to take advantage of the subsequent backlash against Russia. He says people in the Global South realize that ever since the Soviet Union fell apart, "NATO and the U.S. tried to take advantage of it in an aggressive eastward expansion of NATO right onto the countries that would border the Soviet Union." Bello also expresses fear the U.S. may try to stoke tensions with China over Taiwan, saying, "China's not interested at this point in any sort of military conflict that would jeopardize what is its big reputation right now of peaceful economic diplomacy."

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[scottieblaze]

The last 15 seconds was the most important part! He said his big worry is not that Russia's invasion of Ukraine would boost Chinese aggression toward Taiwan, it's that the US might start antagonistic activity to make it so. These arms companies love it, they're thinking "thanks again!"

[richc]

Bravo, Mr. Bello, you’ve spelled out everything so accurately!

[tearsinabucket]

Clearly a reasonable guy..unlike any American leader I know

[TH-miii]

We know very well who is the biggest warmonger and bully in the world.

[bansrajmattai]

Waldo's analysis is clear and precise, hitting the nail right on the head, and impossible to contradict!!

[mrgrtd]

Does anyone remember President George H.W. Bush making this promise to Gorbachev: "Not An Inch Eastward!" ?? Or are we actually living in "The United States of Amnesia"?

[SekhmetR]

It's always good to have numberous narratives instead of one. Well said Mr. Bello

[TomRivieremusic]

The U.S. manufactured crisis in Ukraine cannot be separated from the drive for full spectrum dominance all over the world. Today the empire uses Ukraine for its purposes, other nations will be next unless there are organized mass movements against US/NATO aggressions.

[lexneuron]

08:38 - "The United States with its tremendous military forces surrounding China from Japan ..., you know, might be the one that may might begin to start to stoke tensions over here that's my big worry; not about China."

[davidthien]

Wish more people are taking notice of Mr Bello's point of view .

[davidhughes]

The US in SCS is not just stirring up tension it is a provocation.

[joema]

You know why, because it is a European conflict that does not concern the Asian, African and South American hemisphere. With racism toward people of color add another reason for Asian, African and South American nations to remain neutral.

[lizkeith]

love and respect for Walden Bello. he speaks truth.

[leonardndlovu]

It's sad that people with valid opinions are given less time to speak

[blindspot]

Totally agree with you sir. From Indonesia.

[frankeciblinks]

There are people out there who when given the opportunity will open the eyes of the west to the truth . There is a saying that, truth has only one side, whiles lies have many sides. The fact Mr waldo gave an accurate analysis’ of the current situation, and linked it to the USA presence in the South China Sea is beautiful. His last word’s, I am not afraid of China invading Taiwan, I know China won’t do that bcos they are smart, what I am afraid of is the USA’s presence in the South China Sea, which could stoke up tensions in this region . Well said and can’t agree more .

[HaraldinChina]

excellent analysis! Love the Asian ability to condemn Putin for the war while still blaming the US for stoking tensions. Very important point at 7:00 the US is lacking credibility, after failing their Afghan allies they fail Ukraine too. Who will still pay the price for working with the US?

[dave]

This man expresses the feelings of so many, a wisdom lost on the kakistocrats of the West.

[citizen.cane]

US and allies have to justify their huge Military Budget, at any cost on other Nations. Warmongering is very profitable. no War no big Profit.

[tclai]

A great inside of what is happening. Thank you Mr. Walden Bello