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Foreign Policy Focus #153 – Trump's Military Parade

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 9, 2018

On FPF #153, I discuss Trump's plan to have a military parade. The Left reacted in a hysteria, claiming Trump is now a dictator. However, this ignores that past presidents have given Trump dictatorial powers. Bush tortured people, Obama had secrete kill lists, both...

Foreign Policy Focus #153 – Trump’s Military Parade

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 9, 2018

Foreign Policy Focus #152 – War Propaganda with Trey Weaver

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 7, 2018

Trey Weaver joins Foreign Policy Focus to discuss war propaganda. The war propaganda changed Americans minds on the Syrian Civil War. Bush used fear to scare Americans into the Iraq War. A media blackout masks the genocide in Yemen. Kyle and Trey also identify some...

Foreign Policy Focus #151 – How Mattis Plans to Defend America

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 5, 2018

On FPF #151, I break down the new National Defense Strategy and the Defense Secretary's speech. Mattis declares that "Great Powers" like Russia and Chian are a higher threat to Americans than jihadists. He says the American military ability is eroding, but the US...

Foreign Policy Focus #150 – Another War in Yemen

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 2, 2018

On FPF #150, I discuss the new war that broke out between tribes in southern Yemen. A group of tribes known as the Southern Separatists are attacking the Saudi backed government. The UAE is providing support to the Southern Separatists. The Southern Separatists have...

Foreign Policy Focus #149 – State of the Union with Will Porter

by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 31, 2018

Will Porter returns to Foreign Policy Focus to respond to Trump's SOTU. Trump hit on several foreign policy issues including ISIS, Iran, North Korea, Guantanamo Bay, and Afghanistan. Will and Kyle debunk myths, explain how Trump gets it wrong, and analyze his proposed...

FPF #148 – The Myth of Iranian Influence

by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 29, 2018

On FPF #148, I start with updates on Operation Olive Branch and Afghanistan. Turkey continues to threaten the US and allied Kurdish forces in Syria. In Afghanistan, a Taliban suicide bombing has killed over 100. I break down an interview of retired Admiral General...

Foreign Policy Focus #147 – Americans’ Enemies

by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 26, 2018

On FPF #147, I discuss the enemies of the American people. North Korea seeks security from the US. In Syria, the US identifies Russia, Iran, and the Syria government as enemies. However, those countries fight the jihadist groups that look to harm Americans. American...

Foreign Policy Focus #147 – Americans' Enemies

by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 26, 2018

Foreign Policy Focus #146 – Operation Olive Branch

by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 24, 2018

FPF #146, I discuss Operation Olive Branch. Operation Olive Branch is Turkey's invasion of Afrin, a Syrian Kurd held area of Syria. The Syrian Kurds make up the majority of the US-backed fighting force in Syria. Turkey carried out airstrikes against Kurdish positions...

Foreign Policy Focus #145 – Tillerson’s Losing Policy with Will Porter

by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 22, 2018

On FPF #145, Will Porter returns to the to discuss Tillerson's speech on US policy in Syria. Will explains how the Trump Administration's narrative of the Syrian Civil War is biased and based on lies. Will and I layout the current battlefield in Syria. We update...

Foreign Policy Focus #145 – Tillerson's Losing Policy with Will Porter

by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 22, 2018

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Ukraine Adopts New Laws to ‘De-Russify’ Public Places

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has approved two new laws intended to erase signs of Russian culture in Ukraine. The statutes seek to rechristen all places in the country thought to carry Russian names, while local authorities will be required to “free public space from the symbols of the Russian world.”

Kyle Anzalone | Apr 23, 2023

US Sending Abrams Tanks to Germany To Train Ukrainian Soldiers

America’s top military officer said the Pentagon will ship 31 Abrams Tanks to Europe next month. Once in Germany, Ukrainian soldiers will train on the weapons platform until the tanks and troops are deployed to the battlefield.

Kyle Anzalone | Apr 22, 2023

Leaked Docs: Ukraine Planned Attacks on Russian Forces in Syria

Kiev’s military intelligence agency believed it could carry out attacks on Russian soldiers and Wagner Group forces in Syria, forcing Moscow to redeploy military assets from Ukraine. The story was reported by the Washington Post using documents released by Jack Teixeira.

Kyle Anzalone | Apr 22, 2023

US, Allies Consider Ban on All Exports to Russia

Washington is in discussion with several Western partners about ending trade with Russia outright. The debate is occurring as the US-led economic war on Moscow has failed to halt its military action in Ukraine.

Kyle Anzalone | Apr 20, 2023

NATO Sends Patriot Missile Defense Systems to Ukraine

Kiev has received a shipment of Patriot air defense systems from the US and Germany, Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov confirmed on Twitter. While Kiev will get only a limited number of advanced interceptors, the military chief said Ukraine had realized a “dream.“

Kyle Anzalone | Apr 19, 2023

Defense Official Confirms Leak: American Smart Bombs Are Failing in Ukraine

A high number of American smart bombs are failing to achieve their objective in Ukraine, a Pentagon official told Politico confirming information in documents leaked by Jack Teixeira.

Kyle Anzalone | Apr 19, 2023

US, South Korea To Begin Large-Scale War Games This Week

Over 100 American and South Korean warplanes will take part in large-scale, joint aerial war games. The military exercises come as North Korea warns of a realistic chance of nuclear war.

Kyle Anzalone | Apr 19, 2023

After Feared Global Food Shortage, Rift in EU Emerges Over Grain Glut

Poland and Hungary will pause imports of Ukrainian grain. The European Union’s agricultural policies in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine have caused a glut of wheat in Central Europe, harming the region’s farmers.

Kyle Anzalone | Apr 19, 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 12/17/19

by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 17, 2019

US News Over half the sheriffs in Washington state are refusing to enforce a new gun law. [Link] North Korea DefSec Esper says the US expects North Korea to carry out more weapons tests. [Link] Russia and China call for some sanctions to be lifted on North Korea. The...

News Roundup 12/16/19

by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 16, 2019

US News The US is withholding crucial evidence in the Assange case from his defense team. [Link] Peter Thiel’s Palantir gets a $111 million contract to provide software to the Army. [Link] The 2020 NDAA includes a requirement of Trump to sanction the construction of...

News Roundup 12/13/19

by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 13, 2019

US News Fifteen Department of Veterans Affairs employees and vendors of the VA are charged with defrauding the department out of millions of dollars. [Link] The 2020 NDAA includes sanctions against Syria, Iran, and Russia for war crimes in Syria. The sanctions will...

News Roundup 12/12/19

by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 12, 2019

US News The 2020 NDAA establishes a civilian ROTC. The program will train people for future jobs at the Department of Defense. [Link] The US tells the UN that it is willing to be more flexible in talks with North Korea. [Link] The US will suspend operational trainings...

News Roundup 12/11/19

by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 11, 2019

US News As Chicago and New York police officers cut back on proactive policing, the crime rate fell. [Link] The number of substantiated claims of sexual and personal misconduct in the Army increased over the past year. [Link] At a private fundraising dinner in...

News Roundup 12/10/19

by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 10, 2019

US News Rep. Duncan Hunter says he will resign after the holidays. [Link] US immigration has separated 1,100 children from their parents since the summer of 2018 when a judge ordered the Trump admin to stop separating children from parents. [Link] The FBI IG releases...

News Roundup 12/9/19

by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 9, 2019

US News The charges against journalist Max Blumenthal have been dropped. He was accused of simple assault while trying to deliver food to the Venezuelan embassy in DC. No evidence was produced of the assault, and what evidence that may have existed appears to have...

News Roundup 12/6/19

by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 6, 2019

The New Cold War Putin said the US is rapidly developing military technology. [Link] Putin says Russia will extend the New Start Treaty without any preconditions or discussions. [Link] North Korea Trump and Kim Jong-un return to name-calling as North Korea’s year-end...

News Roundup 12/5/19

by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 5, 2019

US News A US sailor killed two civilians Department of Defense employees before killing himself at the Pearl Harbor Shipyard. [Link] The New York Times publishes drawings by CIA torture victim Abu Zubaydah of the abuse inflicted on him. [Link] The Mexican President...

News Roundup 12/4/19

by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 4, 2019

US News Texas is seeking the death penalty against a man who killed someone breaking into his home. The intruder was a SWAT team member in a no-knock raid. The police only found a glass pipe and grinder. [Link] The Navy awards General Dynamics with three-quarters of a...

News Roundup 12/3/19

by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 3, 2019

US News Trump is using the PATRIOT Act to indefinitely detain a non-US citizen in the US. Trump is the first president to use this power. [Link] The Trump administration is considering adding a regulation that would require all US citizens to be photographed entering...

News Roundup 12/2/19

by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 2, 2019

US News The California DMV is making $50 million a year selling drivers information. [Link] Jordan Smith explains fingerprint analysis can be a complex and subjective science. The so-called experts who testify in criminal trials have dubious qualifications. [Link] The...

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Conflicts of Interest

Foreign Policy Focus #153 – Trump's Military Parade

Foreign Policy Focus #153 – Trump’s Military Parade

Foreign Policy Focus #152 – War Propaganda with Trey Weaver

Foreign Policy Focus #151 – How Mattis Plans to Defend America

Foreign Policy Focus #150 – Another War in Yemen

Foreign Policy Focus #149 – State of the Union with Will Porter

FPF #148 – The Myth of Iranian Influence

Foreign Policy Focus #147 – Americans’ Enemies

Foreign Policy Focus #147 – Americans' Enemies

Foreign Policy Focus #146 – Operation Olive Branch

Foreign Policy Focus #145 – Tillerson’s Losing Policy with Will Porter

Foreign Policy Focus #145 – Tillerson's Losing Policy with Will Porter

Articles

Ukraine Adopts New Laws to ‘De-Russify’ Public Places

US Sending Abrams Tanks to Germany To Train Ukrainian Soldiers

Leaked Docs: Ukraine Planned Attacks on Russian Forces in Syria

US, Allies Consider Ban on All Exports to Russia

NATO Sends Patriot Missile Defense Systems to Ukraine

Defense Official Confirms Leak: American Smart Bombs Are Failing in Ukraine

US, South Korea To Begin Large-Scale War Games This Week

After Feared Global Food Shortage, Rift in EU Emerges Over Grain Glut

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News Roundup 12/17/19

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