Antiwar News With Dave DeCamp 11/17/25: US Airstrikes Pound Somalia, Civilians Reported Killed, Trump Suggests Talks With Maduro, and More
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Nov 17, 2025 U.S. airstrikes in Somalia are raising concerns, with reports of civilian casualties and media silence. Trump hints at potential talks with Maduro, sparking questions about U.S.-Caracas relations. In Gaza, ongoing violence prompts discussions about a genocide resolution by House Democrats. The podcast also covers Israeli military actions affecting UN peacekeepers, while Saudi Arabia seeks U.S. defense guarantees amid regional tensions. Amidst these geopolitical shifts, the U.S. approves its first arms sale to Taiwan under the Trump administration.
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Information Blackout Limits Accountability
- Multiple forces restrict information: al-Shabaab limits internet, the Somali government arrests critical journalists.
- These controls plus U.S. media disinterest hinder accountability for AFRICOM actions.
Diplomacy Amid Cartel Rhetoric On Venezuela
- Trump indicated possible talks with Nicolás Maduro even as the administration designates alleged Venezuelan military-linked traffickers.
- The "Cartel de los Soles" label lacks a formal organization and traces to 1990s scandals, complicating justification for force.
Maritime Strikes Intensify Regional Tensions
- U.S. forces have struck 22 suspected drug boats in the region, killing at least 82 people by U.S. counts.
- The strikes form part of a growing military buildup near Venezuela amid pressure and carrier deployments.