Kyle Anzalone

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Biden Assembles His War Pigs

by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 27, 2020

On COI#39, Kyle talks about Biden's picks for Secretary of Defense and State. For State, Biden selected long-time aid Antony Blinken. Blinken is a career hawk who has supported wars in Iraq, Syria, Yemen, and Libya. Blinken may help push the US back into the JCPOA and...

News Roundup 11/25/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 25, 2020

US News When announcing his defense team picks, Biden said, “America is back” and “is ready to lead the world.” [Link] Biden picks to be his Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines has links to the US torture and drone assassination programs. [Link] Venezuelan...

Australian Soldiers’ Culture of War Crimes guest Kym Robinson

by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 25, 2020

On Conflicts of Interest #38, Kyle is joined by Kym Robinson. Kym breaks down a recent government report from Australia that details war crimes committed by their special forces in Afghanistan. At least 39 Afghans were murdered and as many as 19 soldiers will face...

Trump Derangement Syndrome Broke Senator Tammy Duckworth’s Brain

by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 23, 2020

On Conflicts of Interest #37, Kyle discusses recent Orwellian comments made by Senator Tammy Duckworth. The Senator responded to Trump's plan to bring US troops home from Afghanistan by claiming that it would KILL US SOLDIERS COMING HOME. Kyle updates Trump's...

Was the Constitution Defeated By Endless Wars? guest Mike Maharrey

by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 20, 2020

On Conflicts of Interest #36, Kyle is joined by the great Mike Maharrey from the Tenth Amendment Center to talk about the president's war powers. Mike recently published two articles on how the president claims the authority to wage war in Somalia and Yemen. Mike...

Trump Will Come Up Short Ending Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan

by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 18, 2020

On Conflicts of Interest #35, Kyle breaks down the recent changes made by Trump at the Pentagon. While the Blue Checks on Twitter speculated Trump was prepping for a coup, it is now clear Trump was actually getting rid of personnel who refused to end the wars in Iraq...

Biden’s Foreign Policy Could Start a Major War guest Dave DeCamp

by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 16, 2020

On Conflicts of Interest #34, Dave DeCamp joins Kyle Anzalone to discuss Trump and Biden's destructive foreign policy. Dave explains how Trump has carried out an aggressive policy against China. Reports say Biden is likely to just as, if not more, aggressive towards...

Pete Quinones on the Mob, the State, and Magic

by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 13, 2020

Pete Quinones joins Conflicts of Interest to discuss the crazy year we are living through. Pete published a documentary, the Monopoly of Violence, earlier this year. Pete breaks down his struggle to get the doc on streaming platforms like Amazon Prime. Pete compares...

Trump Fires Sec Def in Post-Election Pentagon Shake Up

by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 11, 2020

On Conflicts of Interest #32, Kyle covers the recent personnel changes at the Pentagon. Secretary of Defense Mark Esper was expected to resign but was first fired by Trump. Other staff leaving their post includes the acting Secretary for policy. The changes are...

Biden Voters Celebrate a Return to Normal. That Is the Problem.

by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 9, 2020

On Conflicts of Interest #31, Kyle and Will cover a recent UK government report largely debunking the most hysterical claims about the Cambridge Analytica scandal and Russian involvement. A US commander in Afghanistan says American airstrikes against the Taliban will...

Election Interference? Trump and Deep State Claim Race Is Compromised

by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 6, 2020

On Conflicts of Interest #30, Will and Kyle give the latest on the US presidential election, where a winner has yet to be determined. President Trump has leaned hard into claims of election-rigging and illegal ballots as he launches lawsuits across several states. The...

Did Americans Give Trump 4 More Years?

by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 4, 2020

On Conflicts of Interest #29, Kyle and Will give the latest on the 2020 presidential race (at the time of recording early Wednesday morning), other significant outcomes in the House and Senate and the passage of a few promising anti-drug war ballot initiatives. The...

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US Battle-Testing Anti-Drone Weapon for War with Russia in Gaza

The US has deployed a new combat vehicle to Gaza with the aim of field testing the weapon for use in Ukraine, as the Pentagon hopes it will help repel Russian drone attacks. Moscow's forces have made significant territorial gains in Ukraine, in part, by...

Kyle Anzalone | Jun 4, 2024

South Korea Ends Military Pact with North After Tit-for-Tat Balloon Quarrel

Seoul says it is scrapping a 2018 military agreement with Pyongyang after North Korea floated hundreds of trash-filled balloons into South Korea. The DPRK says the trash barrage was a response to a years-long South Korean campaign that sent propaganda messages into...

Kyle Anzalone | Jun 3, 2024

Nearly 40% of Rafah Buildings Damaged Or Destroyed

Satellite imagery shows that 40% of the buildings in the southern region of the Gaza Strip have now been damaged or destroyed by the Israeli onslaught. Before Israel began its assault on the city, Rafah had served as a refuge for over 1 million Palestinians. ...

Kyle Anzalone | Jun 2, 2024

NATO Chief Asks Allies to Commit $44 Billion in Military Aid to Ukraine Annually

The secretary-general of NATO is asking its 32 members to commit $44 billion in military aid to Ukraine every year. The request is two times larger than an earlier proposal of $108 billion over five years, and the military aid would also be funneled through NATO...

Kyle Anzalone | May 30, 2024

White House Threatens to Strengthen Sanctions on China and Russia

The Biden administration is attempting to rally its allies to strengthen sanctions aimed at disrupting the relationship between Russia and China. Washington has increasingly attempted to use trade and financial blacklists to punish Beijing and Moscow for what the...

Kyle Anzalone | May 28, 2024

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Israeli Knesset Considers Law that Will Label UN Aid Agency as ‘Terror Group’

The Israeli legislature plans to hold a vote on a bill that would name the UN Aid Agency for Palestinians (UNRWA) as a terrorist organization. Since October 7, Israel has killed hundreds of UNRWA staff in Gaza and alleged the group has ties to Hamas. The Knesset...

Kyle Anzalone | May 27, 2024

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White House Calls on Kenya to Expedite Armed Deployment to Haiti

Responding to the deaths of two American missionaries in Haiti, the White House is pushing Kenya to rush armed men to Port-au-Prince. The US is providing funding and training for about 1,000 Kenyan troops that will be sent to Haiti and transfer authority to a...

Kyle Anzalone | May 26, 2024

Biden to Make Kenya Major Non-NATO Ally as Country Delays Armed Deployment to Haiti

President Joe Biden announced the US would make Kenya a Major non-NATO Ally (MNNA) during President William Ruto’s visit to Washington. Countries that become MNNAs receive more access to American training, weapons, and technology. In exchange for Ruto agreeing to...

Kyle Anzalone | May 23, 2024

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

News Roundup 10/14/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 14, 2021

US News A black Louisiana police officer was fired for speaking out against police abuse. [Link] Facebook will give journalists and activists extra protection from harassment. [Link] Overdose deaths in 2020 were up to at least 99,000. [Link] Great Power Putin says he...

News Roundup 10/13/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 13, 2021

US News A judge denied a Texas police officer qualified immunity after the officer removed a 14-year-old child from her home because she was alone. The child's mother was charged with felony abandonment, a jury found her not guilty. She is now suing the officer that...

News Roundup 10/12/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 12, 2021

Asia Talks between China and India failed to reduce border tensions. [Link] The UK’s newest aircraft carrier docked in Singapore. The UK says the operation is a part of its “tilt” to the Indo-Pacific. [Link] Middle East Biden removed sanctions on two entities accused...

News Roundup 10/11/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 11, 2021

US News Biden Administration official Victoria Nuland is sanctioned by Russia. However, Russia will allow her to travel to Russia this week. [Link] India Seven were left dead by fighting between Indian soldiers and militants in Indian-controlled Kashmir. [Link]...

News Roundup 10/8/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 8, 2021

US News Reuters reports the US has been sending a small number of special operations forces to Taiwan to train their troops. [Link] Berlin police are investigating reports of ‘Havana Syndrome’ at the US Embassy. [Link] Afghanistan At least 28 people were killed by a...

News Roundup 10/7/2021

by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 7, 2021

US News A Colorado hospital is denying unvaccinated patients organ transplants. [Link] Lt Col Stu Scheller is facing a court-martial for his public criticism of military leadership after the last ISIS-K attack in Kabul. [Link] Reports say Biden is considering adopting...

News Roundup 10/5/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 5, 2021

China US officials slammed China for Chinese flights over the southwest corner of Taiwan’s air identification zone. [Link] Taiwan wants to build a deeper partnership with Australia as it prepares for a potential war with China. [Link] Biden’s trade representative with...

News Roundup 10/4/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 4, 2021

Great Power The US and Russia agree to continue arms control talks. [Link] Russia says the AUKUS defense pact threatens nuclear non-proliferation. [Link] US and UK spy plans are circling the Russian exclave Kaliningrad. [Link] Taiwan reports a surge in the number of...

News Roundup 9/30/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 30, 2021

US News The NBA says players who are unable to play because of vaccination mandates will not be paid. [Link] The House NDAA includes a provision that extends the draft to women. [Link] Two Democratic Senators tell Biden to end drone strikes outside of war zones....

News Roundup 9/29/2021

by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 29, 2021

US News YouTube suspended the German RT YouTube channel claiming it was pushing covid misinformation. A German RT host then started a new channel to get around the suspension. YouTube then deleted both channels. [Link] After voting against $1 billion in additional...

News Roundup 9/28/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 28, 2021

US News New York’s governor will use the National Guard to replace health care workers fired or suspended for being unvaccinated. [Link] Lockheed Martin tells the Pentagon it will only be able to deliver 151 F-35s this year. Lockheed planned to produce 161 F-35s....

News Roundup 9/27/2021

by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 27, 2021

US News According to reporting from Yahoo!, under CIA Director Mike Pompeo, the Trump Administration seriously plotted to kidnap or assassinate Julian Assange. Much of the conspiracy against Assange has already been reported. [Link] Michigan police officer Benjamin...