Kyle Anzalone

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COI #142: How Biden Bungled Talks to Save the Iran Nuclear Deal

by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 30, 2021

On COI #142, Kyle Anzalone breaks down Biden’s Iran policy. Trump took a stark turn from Obama when it came to Tehran. Rather than looking to build on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), Trump tore the deal to shreds and embarked on a “maximum pressure”...

COI #141: In the US, War Criminals Go Free & Heroic Whistleblowers Rot in Jail

by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 28, 2021

On COI #141, Kyle breaks down the leak, arrest, and sentencing of drone whistleblower Daniel Hale. While working for a defense contractor at the National Geostrategic Intelligence Agency, Hale handed scores of important documents exposing the drone program to the...

COI #140: The FBI’s Role in Fabricating the Plot Against Gov. Whitmer

by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 26, 2021

On COI #140, Kyle and Will return to the alleged plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer last year. New reporting and court filings show that the FBI used no less than 12 undercover agents and confidential informants to infiltrate the plot, most paid...

COI #139: Congress Let the President Steal War Powers, Can It Take Them Back?

by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 23, 2021

On COI #139, Kyle breaks down a new bill that would repeal the War Powers Act and replace it with a new law that seeks to give Congress back more control over foreign policy. The proposed law fixes several critical problems with the War Powers Act and repeals the 2001...

COI #138: New DOJ Rules Open Massive Loopholes for Spying on Journalists

by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 21, 2021

On COI #138, Kyle breaks down several important news stories from around the world. The US Department of Justice announced new rules that prevent federal prosecutors from seeking the records of journalists that publish leaked information. However, Attorney General...

COI #137: Lazy Propaganda from the Corporate Press

by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 19, 2021

On COI #137, Kyle and Will break down the new US Marine deployment to guard the American Embassy in Haiti, which comes amid instability after the assassination of the country's leader. While President Biden insists there will be no larger stabilization mission, that's...

COI #136: Legacy of US Intervention in Haiti Paved Way to Moise’s Assassination

by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 15, 2021

On COI #136, Patrick MacFarlane – host of Liberty Weekly – returns to the show to discuss the assassination of Haiti's President Jovenel Moise. Over a century ago, in response to another presidential hit, the US invaded and occupied Haiti for 19 years. After...

COI #135: Hawks in Dove Feathers

by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 14, 2021

On COI #135, Connor Freeman – writer at the Libertarian Institute – returns to the show to discuss how the popular ‘Breaking Points’ podcast sells war under the guise of populism and nonintervention. Connor reviews the career of host Saagar Enjeti, who spent time in...

COI #134: Biden’s War on Journalists

by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 12, 2021

On COI #134, Kyle and Will give updates on the political situation in Haiti, where President Jovenel Moise was assassinated by a group of gunmen last week. The assassin team involved more than two dozen Colombians and two Haitian-Americans, and were reportedly...

COI #133: Biden’s Strikes in Iraq & Syria Put a Target on US Soldiers

by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 9, 2021

On COI #133, Kyle argues Biden's recent bombing of Iraq and Syria has created a more dangerous situation for the troops deployed to those countries. Biden said the goal of the strikes was to deter more violence directed at US soldiers. Predictably, the Shia militias...

COI #132: New Documentary Dismantles Anti-China War Propaganda

by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 7, 2021

On COI #132, Patrick MacFarlane – host of Liberty Weekly – returns to the show to discuss his new documentary, “‘Stain of the Century?’ An Investigation of Uyghur Genocide Allegations.” In the film, Pat traces the main sources behind claims of Uyghur genocide and...

COI #131: The Deep State’s Role in Facebook’s Anti-Extremist Warnings

by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 5, 2021

On COI #131, Kyle and Will delve into the US case against Julian Assange, which was dealt a major blow after a key witness against the WikiLeaks founder admitted to lying to the FBI. An Icelander, the witness is a convicted pedophile and financial fraudster, but...

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HRW: It’s Saudi Policy to ‘Murder Migrants’

Human Rights Watch (HRW) reports that Saudi border forces are systematically murdering migrants attempting to cross into the Kingdom from Yemen. The monitoring group said killing refugees had become an official policy of Riyadh. “Saudi border guards have killed at...

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Moscow Warns ‘Great Danger’ of Ukraine War is Russia-NATO Nuclear Conflict

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Moscow’s nuclear deterrent is necessary because of NATO’s proxy war in Ukraine. The diplomat added that direct conflict between NATO and Moscow would lead to a nuclear war. In an interview with the International Affairs...

Kyle Anzalone | Aug 20, 2023

US Intelligence Deems Ukraine’s Counteroffensive a Failure

According to the Washington Post, the US intelligence community has assessed that Ukraine’s Spring counteroffensive will fail to meet its core objectives.

Kyle Anzalone | Aug 19, 2023

Washington Greenlights Massive Israeli Arms Sale to Germany

The White House has signed off on Israel selling its advanced air defense system to Germany. The Arrow-3 is a joint US-Israeli weapons system that Berlin will purchase for $3.5 billion from Tel Aviv. The Israeli Defense Ministry announced the sale on Thursday,...

Kyle Anzalone | Aug 17, 2023

‘Fight Russia to the Last Ukrainian’ Is Official White House Policy

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has dragged on with no end in sight. The fighting has ground to a near standstill, with thousands of lives being traded for miles of territory. The situation has delighted the political establishment in Washington, who see throwing...

Kyle Anzalone | Aug 17, 2023

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Germany Considering Limiting Range of Missiles Before Transfer to Ukraine

Berlin has been mulling sending its advanced Taurus missiles to Kiev. However, the German government has resisted due to concerns the missiles could be used to attack Russia, and key components could fall into Moscow’s hands. To alleviate these concerns, Berlin may...

Kyle Anzalone | Aug 15, 2023

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Russia Says It Thwarted Series of Ukrainian Drone Attacks on Crimea, Moscow

Moscow says Ukrainian forces have launched several drone attacks over the past week targeting Moscow and Crimea. After the sensitive Kertch bridge was targeted, the Kremlin denounced the strikes as “terror attacks” and vowed a response.

Kyle Anzalone | Aug 15, 2023

US, Finland Negotiating Defense Agreement That Would See Deployment of American Troops

Washington and Helsinki are working on a new deal to govern the military relationship between the two nations. Finland recently became the thirty-first member of NATO, doubling the alliance’s border with Russia.

Kyle Anzalone | Aug 15, 2023

Kyle Anzalone is news editor of the Libertarian Institute, opinion editor of Antiwar.com and co-host of Conflicts of Interest with Will Porter and Connor Freeman.

News Roundup

Hungary Accuses Ukraine of Election Meddling as Europe’s Anti-Putin Coalition Pushes for Tougher Russia Response

by Kyle Anzalone and Will Porter | Mar 31, 2022

Hungary has accused Ukraine of attempting to interfere in its upcoming election, claiming the government is working with local leftists to sway the race in favor of opposition parties. Kiev denied the charge.

US Hits Iran With New Sanctions Amid Nuclear Negotiations

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 30, 2022

The Treasury Department announced a new round of sanctions targeting Iran as talks to save the nuclear agreement are “very close” to a deal. The Treasury will blacklist Mohammad Ali Hosseini and a network of companies, including Jestar Sanat Delijan and Sina...

Pentagon Seeks $12 Billion for Missile Defense, Plans More Space-Based Systems in 2023

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 29, 2022

The whopping $813 billion war budget proposed by the White House on Monday includes $12.3 billion for missile defense programs. Over $9 billion will go to the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). The Pentagon is hoping to deploy more space-based systems next year. The bulk...

Islamic State Attack on Syrian Refugee Camp Leaves 4 Dead

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 29, 2022

The Islamic State attacked a large refugee camp in American-controlled Syria. The battle between ISIS and Kurdish forces left four dead, including a child. The al-Hol refugee camp houses 60,000 people. While most of its inhabitants are displaced Syrians, it also...

Afghan Translator Alleges American Soldiers Tortured an Afghan Commando Before He Died

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 29, 2022

A Department of Defense investigation into the death of an Afghan commando includes evidence the man was tortured while in US custody and died hours later. Eight Green Berets received reprimands for their role in the soldier's death. On October 22, 2018, Wahidullah...

News Roundup 3/30/2022

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 29, 2022

US News The Pentagon delays awarding a contract to build a cloud for the Department of Defense until December. [Link] Norwegian soldiers arrive in the US to train with the Minnesota National Guard. [Link] Russia A majority of Americans believe Biden has not been tough...

White House Hides War Spending in State Department and USAID Budgets

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 28, 2022

On Monday, the White House released its spending proposal for the 2023 fiscal year. The whopping $5.8 trillion budget includes $773 billion for the Pentagon. However, billions in war spending are allocated to other government agencies, including the State Department...

Pentagon Seeks to Scrap Problematic Littoral Combat Ships in 2023

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 28, 2022

The Pentagon's 2023 budget proposal calls for retiring 24 ships to make way for more expensive vessels. All nine of the Navy's Freedom-class Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) would be among those scrapped. The LCS program has been plagued with issues. The most serious are...

Biden’s Budget Includes Billions for Cyber Warfare

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 28, 2022

The White House released a massive $5.8 trillion budget for the 2023 fiscal year on Monday. The spending proposal calls for the Pentagon to receive $11.2 billion for cyber operations, and $11 billion will be distributed to the rest of America’s domestic government...

News Roundup 3/29/2022

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 28, 2022

US News The Department of Justice is seeking $34 million to hire over 100 prosecutors for 1/6 cases. [Link] The Space Force is seeking to increase its budget by 40%. [Link] The US will integrate space and cyber capabilities with Australia. [Link] The new Pentagon...

Blinken Announces New $100 Million Security Package to Ukraine

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 27, 2022

Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced a new $100 million military aid package to Ukraine on Sunday while visiting Israel. The latest security assistance will include armored vehicles for Ukrainian police and border guards. The US labeled the donation - which...

Ukrainian Military Intelligence Chief Threatens Total “Guerrilla” Warfare

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 27, 2022

The head of Ukraine’s military intelligence, Kyrylo Budanov, threatened total “guerrilla” warfare in Russian-occupied territory. He also warned Moscow was attempting to split his country into a divided state. Budanov said that Ukraine was preparing a guerrilla war in...

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Conflicts of Interest

COI #142: How Biden Bungled Talks to Save the Iran Nuclear Deal

COI #141: In the US, War Criminals Go Free & Heroic Whistleblowers Rot in Jail

COI #140: The FBI’s Role in Fabricating the Plot Against Gov. Whitmer

COI #139: Congress Let the President Steal War Powers, Can It Take Them Back?

COI #138: New DOJ Rules Open Massive Loopholes for Spying on Journalists

COI #137: Lazy Propaganda from the Corporate Press

COI #136: Legacy of US Intervention in Haiti Paved Way to Moise’s Assassination

COI #135: Hawks in Dove Feathers

COI #134: Biden’s War on Journalists

COI #133: Biden’s Strikes in Iraq & Syria Put a Target on US Soldiers

COI #132: New Documentary Dismantles Anti-China War Propaganda

COI #131: The Deep State’s Role in Facebook’s Anti-Extremist Warnings

Articles

HRW: It’s Saudi Policy to ‘Murder Migrants’

Moscow Warns ‘Great Danger’ of Ukraine War is Russia-NATO Nuclear Conflict

US Intelligence Deems Ukraine’s Counteroffensive a Failure

Washington Greenlights Massive Israeli Arms Sale to Germany

‘Fight Russia to the Last Ukrainian’ Is Official White House Policy

Germany Considering Limiting Range of Missiles Before Transfer to Ukraine

Russia Says It Thwarted Series of Ukrainian Drone Attacks on Crimea, Moscow

US, Finland Negotiating Defense Agreement That Would See Deployment of American Troops

Kyle Anzalone

News Roundup

Hungary Accuses Ukraine of Election Meddling as Europe’s Anti-Putin Coalition Pushes for Tougher Russia Response

US Hits Iran With New Sanctions Amid Nuclear Negotiations

Pentagon Seeks $12 Billion for Missile Defense, Plans More Space-Based Systems in 2023

Islamic State Attack on Syrian Refugee Camp Leaves 4 Dead

Afghan Translator Alleges American Soldiers Tortured an Afghan Commando Before He Died

News Roundup 3/30/2022

White House Hides War Spending in State Department and USAID Budgets

Pentagon Seeks to Scrap Problematic Littoral Combat Ships in 2023

Biden’s Budget Includes Billions for Cyber Warfare

News Roundup 3/29/2022

Blinken Announces New $100 Million Security Package to Ukraine

Ukrainian Military Intelligence Chief Threatens Total “Guerrilla” Warfare

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