Part Of The Problem Dave Decamp
16 snips
Sep 4, 2025 Dave Decamp, news editor at Antiwar.com and host of the Antiwar radio podcast, offers deep insights into U.S. foreign policy. He discusses the alarming increase in U.S. airstrikes in Somalia under Trump's administration, contrasting the media's lack of coverage with other conflicts like Palestine. Decamp highlights the often-overlooked humanitarian impacts of these interventions, critiques the narratives shaping public perception, and questions the effectiveness of U.S. military strategies. He advocates for greater awareness around these neglected wars.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
Record Airstrike Surge In Somalia
- The Trump administration shattered the record for annual U.S. airstrikes in Somalia, reaching 68 then 71 strikes in 2025.
- The bombing campaign is heavy and sustained, not just occasional drone hits.
Looser Strike Rules Expanded Reach
- Trump loosened rules to let lower-level commanders authorize strikes outside declared combat zones, expanding bombing without White House sign-off.
- Only Iraq and Syria are technically declared U.S. combat zones, so the change widened operational scope.
A Silent War Lacking Oversight
- U.S. media give almost no coverage to the Somalia air war, so public awareness is minimal despite intense bombing.
- AFRICOM provides limited data, blocking independent oversight and casualty accounting.
