Conflicts of Interest

An End to the Afghan War?

by | Jun 28, 2019

On FPF #368, I discuss Afghan peace talks, Iran, and Yemen. The US is about to enter the seventh round of peace talks with the Taliban. The upcoming round of talks will focus on a timeline for US troops to leave Afghanistan. Secretary of State Pompeo said he hopes for...

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Is War with Iran Imminent?

by | Jun 24, 2019

For FPF #366, I play an episode of the Peace and Liberty Podcast hosted by Steven Clyde. Steven interviewed Will Porter and me on the potential war with Iran. We cover the recent developments and possible future tripwires for war.  Steven Clyde is the host of the...

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Scott Horton on 5,000 Interviews

by | Jun 19, 2019

Scott Horton returns to FPF to discuss Will Grigg's new book, hitting the 5,000 interview mark, and who may be behind the attacks on ships near the Persian Gulf. The Libertarian Insitute published a book of Will Grigg's essays. Scott explains why every libertarian...

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Cyberwar with Russia

by | Jun 17, 2019

On FPF #363, I discuss the US taking an offensive approach in a cyber war with Russia, protests in Hong Kong, and the US blaming Iran for everything. The New York Times reports US Cyber Command is preparing to have the ability go on the offensive against the Russian...

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Blame Iran

by | Jun 14, 2019

On FPF #362, I discuss how Iran is being blamed for the attack on two cargo ships in the Gulf of Oman. There are still many actors who may have had the incentive to attack the ships, and no one who is accusing Iran of carrying out the attack has presented any evidence...

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China

by | Jun 12, 2019

On FPF #361, I discuss recent news about China. In Hong Kong mass protests have broken out to oppose a new law that allows extraditions to China. China appears to be seeking to oppose more control over Hong Kong, Taiwan, and the South China Sea. The US has grown its...

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Fake News

by | Jun 10, 2019

On FPF #360, I discuss some misleading and incorrect stories that appeared in the mainstream media. Recent articles about Venezuela featured headlines suggesting four million people fled Venezuela this year. The reality is a UN report said less than three and a half...

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Mueller’s Sly Speech guest Will Porter

by | Jun 7, 2019

Will Porter returns to FPF to talk about Assange, Russiagate, and Yemen. A Swedish judge rejected a prosecutor's request to ask the UK extradite Assange to Sweden for questioning about sexual assault allegations in 2010. Will explains this may be some of the first...

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Korean Peace & African Instability

by | Jun 5, 2019

On FPF #358, I discuss the effort to make a deal with North Korea and instability in some African countries. Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan said he sees no reason to restart war games with South Korea. I explain this is a good sign that the US intends to...

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China, Taiwan, & America

by | Jun 3, 2019

On FPF #337, I discuss news in the relationship between the US and China. Taiwan has become a more source of more tension as the US has increased ties with Taiwan. The US is also putting more pressure on the Chinese company Huawei. Tump's nominee for Defense Secretary...

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Articles

Israel Claims to Open Aid Corridor Near Rafah

A spokesman for the Israeli military downplayed the move, saying there would be no ceasefire or change in policy Israel announced on Sunday that it would pause military operations during daylight hours along a seven-mile stretch of road in Gaza to relieve a backlog...

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| Jun 17, 2024

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Putin Makes Public Peace Offer to Ukraine

The Russian leader said there could be an immediate pause to hostilities Russian President Vladimir Putin laid out four conditions for Ukraine that he said would lead to an immediate ceasefire and, ultimately, an end to the conflict. According to the Kremlin,...

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| Jun 17, 2024

US Signs $23 Billion F-16 Deal with Turkey

The US has inked a $23 billion deal with Turkey for 40 F-16 warplanes. Washington promised to sell dozens of the advanced fighter jets to Ankara and upgrade scores of Turkish F-16s in exchange for Turkey approving Sweden's NATO membership.  The AFP reported the...

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| Jun 13, 2024

Finnish Forces Conduct First NATO Deployment

For the first time since joining the alliance last year, Finland has deployed its fighter jets to another NATO nation. When Helsinki joined the bloc, it ended a decades-long policy of neutrality and doubled the length of the border between NATO and Russia.  On...

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| Jun 11, 2024

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Kyle Anzalone

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.

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News Roundup 10/29/20

by | Oct 29, 2020

US News The Raytheon CEO says it is ridiculous that Joe Biden would cut defense spending. [Link] YouTube refused to allow an antiwar vets group to promote its video on the platform. [Link] China The US labeled a Chinese group as a foreign mission and withdrew from an...

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News Roundup 10/27/20

by | Oct 27, 2020

US News The Senate confirmed Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court. [Link] The State Department approved $2.4 billion in new weapon sales to Taiwan. [Link] The US signed an agreement with India to share satellite and map data. [Link] Fighting in Nagorno-Karabakh...

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News Roundup 10/26/20

by | Oct 26, 2020

US News The US will deploy Coast Guard cutters to the western Pacific to combat “illegal Chinese fishing and harassment.” [Link] The US and Japan kick off major war games in the Pacific. The games are a show of force to China and will include cyber warfare for the...

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News Roundup 10/23/20

by | Oct 23, 2020

US News A former business associate of Hunter Biden, confirms the emails published by the NY Post are real and Joe Biden discussed overseas business with his son Hunter. [Link] In California, a school sent a letter to a 12-year-old boy threatening him with arrest for...

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News Roundup 10/22/20

by | Oct 22, 2020

US News Joe Biden denies that his son Hunter profited off his names and called the leaked emails a ‘smear campaign.’ [Link] Trump is considering naming human rights groups like Amnesty International as ‘anti-Semitic’ and urged other governments not to support them....

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News Roundup 10/21/20

by | Oct 21, 2020

US News House Republicans introduce a bill that labels China as the top national security threat to the US. [Link] The fiancee of Jamal Khashoggi is suing Saudi Crown Prince MBS over the death of Khashoggi in a US court. [Link] More US troops from Trump’s drawdown in...

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News Roundup 10/20/20

by | Oct 20, 2020

US News The Trump campaign is protesting the debate topics because the final debate does not include foreign policy as a topic. [Link] The Director of National Intelligence says Hunter Biden’s emails are not Russian disinformation. [Link] The US and Russia are moving...

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News Roundup 10/19/20

by | Oct 19, 2020

US News A North Carolina mother is suing the cop who handcuffed her 7-year-old, autistic son. The police officer then forced the boy into a prone position for 40 minutes. [Link] The Trump Administration has executed four federal prisoners this year. The executions...

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News Roundup 10/16/20

by | Oct 16, 2020

US News The DOJ admits Trump lied on Twitter when he said he ordered all Russiagate docs to be declassified. [Link] House Democrats will work to prevent Trump from removing some troops from Germany in the 2022 NDAA. [Link] Putin proposes the US and Russia extend the...

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News Roundup 10/15/20

by | Oct 15, 2020

US News The NY Post published emails that claim to show Hunter Biden traded access to his father, when he was Vice President, for a $50,000 a month board seat on a Ukrainian gas company. Facebook and Twitter are suppressing the story. [Link] YouTube will ban videos...

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News Roundup 10/14/20

by | Oct 14, 2020

US News Defense lawyers for Michigan militia men accused of plotting to kidnap the governor says one of the most active members was an FBI informant. [Link] The WHO says 10,000 children could die a month from the Covid lockdowns. [Link] Trump’s arms control envoy said...

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News Roundup 10/13/20

by | Oct 13, 2020

US News The White House is moving forward with three weapon sales to Taiwan. The sales of rocket launchers, air-to-ground missiles, and F-16 upgrades. The sale is increasing tensions with China. [Link] The US carried out airstrikes against the Taliban as the group...

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