Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan said the US is attempting to oust him in a “regime change,” claiming an upcoming no-confidence vote was ordered from a foreign capital.
new cold war
Bill Clinton the Horrible
If someone has done a full and honest assessment of Bill Clinton's presidency, I would really like to see it. It is stunning how many ills Clinton's two terms in office inflicted, directly or indirectly, on the American people and the world. Some of the worst stuff happened after he left office, but make no mistake: he prepared the way. Thus it is no exaggeration to say that Clinton helped make the 21st century, in its most horrible respects, what it is. By my casual accounting, Clinton strengthened the intrusive national-"security" state, specifically regarding "domestic terrorism"...
Why Provoke Putin?
No one I know who criticizes America's post-Cold War policy toward Russia -- including the U.S. position on Ukraine -- thinks Vladimir Putin is a good guy. Indeed, the case against U.S. bellicosity toward Russia in no way depends on a favorable view of the Russian ruler. On the contrary, it is because Putin is who he is (an aggrieved nationalist) and because of Russia's place in history that the U.S. policy of ignoring, when not belittling, Russia's security concerns is so dangerous. Russia's history -- including multiple invasions from the west -- is what it is, and that huge nuclear...
Tim Pool, Cold War Hawk Ep. 201
https://youtu.be/ZWQEtSGFLNM During the recent tensions involving Ukraine, Russia, and NATO, Tim Pool's commentary was indistinguishable from Antony Blinken's. What is behind the spate of "independent journalists" that are good on many issues, but sell the new cold war? And why are some libertarians buying it? Episode 200 of the Liberty Weekly Podcast is Brought to you by: Join Liberty Weekly and tons of your favorite creators on Rokfin for one low subscription fee! Liberty Weekly Subscribestar Rakuten Cash Back Referral Link Liberty Weekly Substack The Liberty Weekly Patreon Page: help...
COI #207: Is Biden Turning to Diplomacy with Russia and Iran?
On COI #207, Kyle Anzalone and Connor Freeman update the JCPOA talks’ recent developments and the Russians’ security proposals presented to Washington. Kyle discusses the Russians pulling 10,000 troops off the border with Ukraine and sending them back to their bases. This is potentially a show of goodwill before the upcoming talks with the U.S. next month. Kyle and Connor then cover some recent escalations that do not necessarily bode well for substantive diplomacy like the Americans flying spy planes over Ukraine not far from the separatist Donbas region. There is also talk of a...
COI #195: Does Israeli Aggression Signal Progress in Iran Nuclear Deal Talks?
On COI #195, Kyle Anzalone and Connor Freeman discuss recent developments in the new Cold War with China as well as the resumed JCPOA talks in Vienna. Kyle details recent reports about how Taiwan, eyeing China, is building its own submarine fleet with assistance from various nations including the United States and the United Kingdom. Kyle then breaks down a propaganda piece from Reason magazine that promotes Sean Roberts, who authored a discredited Newlines Institute report containing debunked lies about China’s Uighur “genocide.” This is a major oversight from Reason and reflects that...
The US Readies for War with China ft. Dave DeCamp of Antiwar.com Ep. 171
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aa_jbd4mDs Dave DeCamp is the news editor of Antiwar.com where he meticulously tracks the expansion of the US Empire. Dave joins me to discuss the recent Biden Putin Summit and the Biden Administration's preparations for war with China. Whether or not these preparations turn to actual war is yet to be seen. Dave also discusses his background as an antiwar activist and how Americans everywhere need to do something to stop US militarism abroad. Follow Dave DeCamp: Antiwar.com Twitter Episode 171 of the Liberty Weekly Podcast is Brought to you by: Liberty...
The Danger of ‘Great Power Competition’ with Russia and China
The latest flare-up in the geopolitical standoff over Ukraine is a feature, not a bug, of Washington's most recent grand narrative of global affairs. The names of these grand narratives read more like B-list action titles than mass-murder campaigns: From the production team who brought you "The Red MENACE," the "War on Terror," and "Counterinsurgency," the foreign policy establishment is proud to present: "Renewed Power Competition." Admittedly, this installment's title doesn't quite have the same boom! to it. But for you action fans out there, never fear, its implications and the...
COI #114: Incompetent Puppet Masters
Patrick MacFarlane, host of Liberty Weekly and a featured writer at the Libertarian Institute, returns to the show to discuss the new cold war with Russia and China. Pat describes the role of foreign policy thinkers in pushing for a return to ‘great power competition.’ While the central planners believe they are developing strategies to protect America, more often they push fabricated ‘adversaries’ into closer cooperation. Pat and Kyle discuss the repeated failures of hawks who think they can manage the affairs of the entire planet from Washington, DC. LBRY Donate LBRY Credits...
Prof CJ: Manufactured History Ep. 167
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQpfQYZgVaU Prof CJ of the Dangerous History Podcast joined me to discuss several themes we have both covered in our work: the pamphleteers of the American Revolution, the 4th Turning, the chaos of history, nuclear obliteration, and much more. Follow Prof CJ: The Dangerous History Podcast Twitter Episode 167 of the Liberty Weekly Podcast is Brought to you by: Liberty Weekly Subscribestar Liberty Weekly Substack The Liberty Weekly Patreon Page: help support the show and gain access to tons of bonus content! Become a patron today! Become a Patron!Liberty...