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FPF #198 – The Phantom Enemy

by Kyle Anzalone | May 25, 2018

On FPF #198, I discuss the 12 demands the US gave Iran in a speech by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. Many of the demands are based on false information or where agreed to in the JCPOA. Other demands require Iran to completely dissolve Iranian sovereignty. I show how...

FPF #197 – Libyan Style

by Kyle Anzalone | May 23, 2018

On FPF #197, I discuss John Bolton's plan for North Korea to undergo Libyan style denuclearization. In December 2003 Libya quickly gave up a nuclear weapons program. In 2011, NATO, led by the US, went to war with Libya. The war was based on myths pushed by Hillary...

FPF #196 – Gaza Suffers & Haspel Confirmed

by Kyle Anzalone | May 21, 2018

On FPF #196, I discuss a young Palestinian in Gaza setting himself on fire and the confirmation of Gina Haspel as CIA Director. The Israeli government, with the help of the US government, has created one of the worst situations in the world for the people who live in...

FPF #195 – New Offensives in Afghanistan & Yemen

by Kyle Anzalone | May 18, 2018

On FPF #195, I discuss new offensives in Afghanistan and Yemen. In Afghanistan, the Taliban have begun their Spring Offensive. The Taliban killed over 100 Afghan soldiers in a week and seized two district headquarters. In Yemen, Saudi backed forces started an...

FPF #194 – Catastrophe Day guest Will Porter

by Kyle Anzalone | May 16, 2018

Will Porter returns to Foreign Policy Focus to discuss the Nakba and the protests in Gaza. Will gives the historical background for the Great Return March Protests. We discuss the Israeli reaction to the protest and review the morality of using lethal force against...

FPF #189 – Russian Aggression & Other Lies

by Kyle Anzalone | May 4, 2018

On FPF #189, I debunk the myth of Russian Aggression. Western leaders continue to push the narrative that revisionist powers are looking to destroy the world order and are a threat to the people in the West. By providing disinformation about Crimea, Syria, and...

FPF #189 – Russian Aggression & Other Lies

by Kyle Anzalone | May 4, 2018

FPF #185 – Pompeo, Korea, & War Criminals

by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 25, 2018

On FPF #185, I give my take on the establishment's glorification of past presidents. Then, I address the most important stories in the news. Rand Paul endorsed Pompeo to be Secretary of State. The Koreans continue to move towards peace. In Afghanistan, a voter...

FPF #185 – Pompeo, Korea, & War Criminals

by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 25, 2018

FPF #184 – Will NATO Expand to Ukraine guest Will Porter

by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 23, 2018

On FPF #184, Will Porter returns to the show to discuss his recent articles. Will published Ukraine's NATO Bid Risks Even Worse US Russian Ties at Consortium News. He explains the history of NATO's expansion to the Russian border and reviews the events in Ukraine in...

FPF #183 – Koreans Push for Peace

by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 20, 2018

On FPF #183, I discuss the Korean peace process. Recently, South Korea said the Koreans will look end the Korean War and Trump gave his 'blessing' to Korean peace. Trump then announced CIA Director Mike Pompeo traveled to North Korea to meet with Kim Jung Un. South...

FPF #182 – Expanding Trump’s War Powers

by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 18, 2018

On FPF #182, I discuss a new AUMF that has been proposed in the Senate. The AUMF increase Trump's powers to wage expansive and endless war. The AUMF authorizes war against the Taliban, al-Qaeda, ISIS, and those associated groups. The AUMF authorizes war in Libya,...

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Germany Denies Ukraine Cruise Missiles, Marking Another Setback for Kiev

A German newspaper reported that Berlin has no near-term plans to send Kiev Taurus Cruise Missiles. The rejection follows a string of admissions by Western countries that their ability to arm Ukraine is nearing an end. Bild newspaper reported that Germany was...

Kyle Anzalone | Oct 4, 2023

Biden Tells Allied Leaders ‘Ukraine Aid Cannot Be Interrupted Under Any Circumstances‘

President Joe Biden held a call with the leaders of several allied nations to stress that weapon shipments to Ukraine cannot end for any reason. Some members of NATO recently expressed an unwillingness or inability to provide further arms to Kiev. National...

Kyle Anzalone | Oct 3, 2023

Qatar Offers to Host Russia and Ukraine for Talks

A Qatari official said Doha could potentially host diplomats from Russia and Ukraine for negotiations aimed at ending the war. Qatar recently played a crucial role in brokering the release of American prisoners in Iran. In an interview with Newsweek, Qatari...

Kyle Anzalone | Oct 3, 2023

UN Security Council Authorizes Sending US-Backed Force to Haiti

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) voted in favor of a US-sponsored resolution that authorizes a deployment of Kenyan-led troops to Haiti. The Washington-backed government in Port-au-Prince requested the mission after gangs captured large swaths of the...

Kyle Anzalone | Oct 2, 2023

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NATO Tests AI Submarine Drones During War Games

During war games off the coast of Portugal, the North Atlantic alliance tested a new underwater drone that utilizes artificial intelligence. NATO says the new technology is a message to Russia. Last week, NATO concluded 12 days of military drills testing the...

Kyle Anzalone | Oct 2, 2023

Former Venezuelan Coup Plotter Hired By Florida College to Speak on ‘Defending Democracy’

Juan Guaido was hired by Florida International University (FIU) to give a series of talks and mentor students. Guaido launched a coup attempt in Venezuela in 2019 but failed to gain any significant support within the country. The former self-proclaimed president...

Kyle Anzalone | Oct 2, 2023

UN Security Council Set to Vote on Haiti Troop Deployment on Monday

The United Nation’s most powerful body is set to vote on a US-backed resolution that will authorize a Kenyan-led military force to be sent to Haiti. The White House hopes the deployment will restore order in Port-au-Prince, where gangs are estimated to control 80%...

Kyle Anzalone | Oct 1, 2023

SpaceX Awarded $70 Million Pentagon Contract for Starshield

Elon Musk-owned SpaceX inked a deal with the Department of Defense to provide the Pentagon with a secure satellite-based communications network. Recently, several members of Congress have attacked Musk and called for an investigation into SpaceX's contracts with...

Kyle Anzalone | Sep 28, 2023

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.

News Roundup

News Roundup 2/24/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 24, 2020

US News New Mexico’s Attorney General claims Google illegally collected data on school children using Chromebooks. [Link]Assange’s extradition hearing begins today. [Link] Afghanistan The Taliban and the US started the week-long reduction in violence pact. If...

News Roundup 2/21/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 21, 2020

US News Trump names Ambassador to Germany Richard Grenell to be Acting Director of National Intelligence. [Link] A Pentagon official says the US needs to design new weapons to be prepared for war with China. [Link] Afghanistan The Taliban says there will be no peace...

News Roundup 2/20/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 20, 2020

US News DHS will waive contract requirements when accepting bids to build Trump’s wall. [Link] Trump’s budget proposal includes nearly $600,000 to establish a permanent diplomatic presence in Greenland. [Link] Assange’s lawyer says he was offered a pardon from Trump...

News Roundup 2/19/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 19, 2020

US News The US is on pace to run over a trillion-dollar deficit in FY2020. [Link] Trump commutes the sentence of former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich. Blagojevich served about eight years of his 14-year sentence. [Link] The Democratic Party changed its debate...

News Roundup 2/18/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 18, 2020

Wikileaks Wikileaks says Julian Assange’s health is improving. [Link] The New Cold War Russia says the US is taking a more constructive approach towards renewing the New Start Treaty. [Link] Russia says the US plan to use weapons in space will deal an irreversible...

News Roundup 2/17/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 17, 2020

US News Native American burial sites are being destroyed to build Trump’s wall. [Link] The DOJ is investigating John Brennan’s role in Russiagate. [Link] The US and China drove a global increase in military spending in 2019. [Link] The US is renewing pressure on China...

News Roundup 2/14/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 14, 2020

US News Space Force General Jay Raymond is currently the only soldier in the new branch. Over the next year, 6,000 members of the Air Force will transfer to the Space Force. In 2021, 100 members of the Army will transfer. The Space Force currently has 16,000 people...

News Roundup 2/13/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 13, 2020

US News The Washington Post reveals formerly classified CIA/NSA documents showing how the agencies used a covertly controlled a cryptography company to spy on over 100 countries for decades. [Link] Abby Martin is suing the state of Georgia for violating her right to...

News Roundup 2/11/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 11, 2020

US News A Louisiana prosecutor issued fake subpoenas to force people to testify in trials. The prosecutor is now being sued but claims he has immunity. [Link] From May to September of 2019 The US conducted 93 war games with 29 countries. Russia was the focus of many...

News Roundup 2/10/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 10, 2020

US News Tulsi Gabbard calls for legalizing and regulating narcotics. [Link] Trump fires Ambassador to the EU Gordon Sondland and NSC Ukraine expert Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman. Both men testified in the House impeachment trial. [Link] Two Air Force bases in Florida...

News Roundup 2/7/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 7, 2020

US News Police officers hired 118 handymen then charged them with working without a license. [Link] Congress is investigating three fatal incidents that killed 17 US service members in 2017 and 2018. ProPublica investigations found that the deaths occurred because of...

News Roundup 2/6/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 6, 2020

US News The Senate voted to acquit Trump of the House impeachment articles. The two votes went almost entirely down party lines. Mitt Romney voted with Democrats to remove Trump from office for abuse of power. The vote for obstructing Congress was down party lines,...

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Conflicts of Interest

FPF #198 – The Phantom Enemy

FPF #197 – Libyan Style

FPF #196 – Gaza Suffers & Haspel Confirmed

FPF #195 – New Offensives in Afghanistan & Yemen

FPF #194 – Catastrophe Day guest Will Porter

FPF #189 – Russian Aggression & Other Lies

FPF #189 – Russian Aggression & Other Lies

FPF #185 – Pompeo, Korea, & War Criminals

FPF #185 – Pompeo, Korea, & War Criminals

FPF #184 – Will NATO Expand to Ukraine guest Will Porter

FPF #183 – Koreans Push for Peace

FPF #182 – Expanding Trump’s War Powers

Articles

Germany Denies Ukraine Cruise Missiles, Marking Another Setback for Kiev

Biden Tells Allied Leaders ‘Ukraine Aid Cannot Be Interrupted Under Any Circumstances‘

Qatar Offers to Host Russia and Ukraine for Talks

UN Security Council Authorizes Sending US-Backed Force to Haiti

NATO Tests AI Submarine Drones During War Games

Former Venezuelan Coup Plotter Hired By Florida College to Speak on ‘Defending Democracy’

UN Security Council Set to Vote on Haiti Troop Deployment on Monday

SpaceX Awarded $70 Million Pentagon Contract for Starshield

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