Antiwar.com news editor Dave DeCamp appeared on Crisis Magazine‘s podcast Crisis Point, hosted by Eric Sammons. Crisis is a Catholic publication founded in 1982 by leading Catholic intellectuals.
It was a fascinating interview about how Dave came to Antiwar.com and rediscovered his faith.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has not spoken with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov since 2021. The Secretary of State is supposed to be America’s top diplomat. Instead, Blinken has served as an advocate for war with Russia, refusing to engage diplomatically.
Throughout the Cold War, US diplomats continued to engage with their Soviet counterparts. But Blinken has abandoned his main responsibilities during his tenure.
Journalist Tucker Carlson has engaged with President Putin and now with Foreign Minister Lavrov. On Friday, Carlson interviewed Lavrov in Moscow. Below is the interview.
Reprinted from Bracing Views with the author’s permission.
Is the U.S. military becoming a paper tiger whose sole remaining power move is a mighty nuclear roar? It’s a disturbing thought, given the extent to which U.S. military power is overstretched, recruiting shortfalls, and the usual waste, fraud, and abuse at the Pentagon, exacerbated by imperial megalomania.
Meanwhile, that same Pentagon still seeks a huge “investment” in new nukes. America surely needs to launch a “first strike” against the absurdity of spending $1.7 trillion (or more) on “modernizing” the nuclear triad. Aren’t you tired of Presidents and Congress diverting your hard-earned tax dollars from Main Street USA to MAD Street, as in mutually assured destruction via nuclear war?
Are we witnessing the dawn of a new geopolitical crisis in Asia? As South Korea’s President Yoon Suk-yeol declares martial law over perceived threats from the North, the region teeters on the edge of upheaval. This episode of the Kyle Angelo show dives into the fallout from this dramatic move, analyzing its impact on South Korea’s political landscape. We explore Yoon’s strategic gambit against a backdrop of declining popularity and a strengthening opposition, while weighing the implications of a possible Trump return and its effect on U.S.-North Korea diplomacy.
The storm clouds over Ukraine are no less ominous, as Keith Kellogg shares his contentious perspectives on the U.S. and NATO’s role in the ongoing conflict. Kellogg advocates for a UN-enforced no-fly zone, despite the perilous risk of sparking a broader war. We unpack his vision for supporting Ukraine with advanced weaponry while keeping American boots out of the fray, and how this aligns with his broader strategy to focus on China. The episode sheds light on the intricate geopolitical chess game, where every move could tip the balance of power.
Tracing the evolution of U.S. policy on Ukraine, we contrast the varied approaches of Obama, Trump, and Biden. From non-lethal aid to aggressive sanctions, we critique these policies and their impact on the conflict’s trajectory. The recent decision by the West to arm Ukraine with long-range missiles marks a significant escalation, and we scrutinize the incoming Trump administration’s apparent backing of this aggressive stance. This episode promises a gripping examination of the escalating conflict and its broader implications for global security, touching on the strategic roles of North Korea, Iran, and China.