Kyle Anzalone

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Foreign Policy Focus #169 – Turkey's Afrin Occupation

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 19, 2018

On FPF #169, I discuss the Syrian Civil War. Turkey has taken control of Afrin City after it was evacuated by the Syrian Kurds. The Turkish Forces immediately announced their occupation by tearing down statues and flying Turkish flags. Assad Forces continue to make...

Foreign Policy Focus #168 – Everyone Says Russia Did It

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 16, 2018

On FPF #168, I discuss the nerve agent attack on former Russian double agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia. The British Prime Minister rushed to condemn Russia. The media quickly picked up the narrative presented by the UK. The UK has been joined by the leads...

Foreign Policy Focus #167 – Tillerson Out, Pompeo Promoted

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 14, 2018

On FPF #167, I discuss the new changes to the Trump Administration. Trump announced the firing of Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Twitter. CIA Director Mike Pompeo has been nominated to replace Rex Tillerson. Pompeo is an Iran hawk who wants to break the Nuclear...

Foreign Policy Focus #166 – Max Boot Fearmongers Against Peace

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 12, 2018

On FPF #166, I discuss Max Boot's Washington Post article North Korea and South Korea Snooker Trump. Boot argues that Trump talking with Kim Jong Un is very dangerous. Boot even claims that a deal with North Korea could lead to North Korea conquering the Korean...

Foreign Policy Focus #165 – The Deadly Afghan Opium Crop with Will Porter

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 9, 2018

On FPF #165, Will Porter joins the show to discuss the Afghanistan War. Will and Kyle co-authored an article at Consortium News on the subject, Record Afghan Opium Crop Signals Violent Year for US Forces. The article focuses on the growing Afghan opium market which,...

Foreign Policy Focus #164 – Korean Peace Progress

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 7, 2018

On FPF #164, I discuss peace talks in Korea. South Korea sent high-level officials to North Korea to talk with Kim Jong Un. The Koreans agreed to work towards talks with the countries leaders and the US. The South Koreans are also signaling to the US that North Korea...

Foreign Policy Focus #163 – Trump’s Tariffs and Putin’s Missiles

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 5, 2018

On FPF #163, I discuss several events occurring around the world. Trump has proposed new steal and aluminum tariffs. Putin announces that Russia has developed nuclear-armed cruise missiles. At the UN, the US is looking to punish North Korea and Assad. I also update...

Foreign Policy Focus #163 – Trump's Tariffs and Putin's Missiles

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 5, 2018

Foreign Policy Focus #162 – Congress Moves on War

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 2, 2018

On FPF #162, I discuss Congress looking to limit presidential war powers. Senators Sanders, Lee, and Murphy have introduced S.J. Res. 54 to end the US war in the Yemen Civil War. The bill has bipartisan support, and Senator Sanders explains the importance of the bill....

Foreign Policy Focus #161 – Why the UN is Horrible

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 28, 2018

On Foreign Policy Focus #161, I discuss the failures and evils of the United Nations. In Syria, the UN imposed a ceasefire that no one is listening too and UN aid workers forcing women to have sex for aid. In Yemen, the UN targets Iran while the war crimes of Saudi...

Foreign Policy Focus #160 – Trump’s CPAC Speech

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 26, 2018

On FPF #160, I breakdown Trump's CPAC Speech. In the speech, Trump celebrates increased military spending and moving the US Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem. Trump also makes threats and announces new sanctions against North Korea. I point out Trump's lies and explain...

Foreign Policy Focus #160 – Trump's CPAC Speech

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 26, 2018

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Netanyahu Will Ignore Biden’s ‘Red Line’ Move Forward Attack Rafah

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hit back at President Joe Biden after the American leader criticized the onslaught in Gaza. Netanyahu said he would order an attack on Rafah, and insisted his policies are popular among Israelis.

Kyle Anzalone | Mar 12, 2024

White House Lobbies Against Ban on Purchase of Americans’ Data

For years, several federal agencies have been spending US tax dollars to buy Americans’ data from private bulk sellers. As some members of Congress seek a new law against the practice, the Joe Biden administration is pushing back on the effort to curtail the power...

Kyle Anzalone | Mar 11, 2024

Israel Plans To Keep Gaza Strip Split in Half for a Year

Israeli officials said they would keep Gaza divided by a military highway for a year.

Kyle Anzalone | Mar 11, 2024

South Africa Urges ICJ for Emergency Order as Famine Looms Over Gaza

South Africa has petitioned the International Court of Justice to issue emergency orders aimed at halting Israeli military operations in Gaza that are causing a famine in the Strip. The ICJ has issued a preliminary ruling that Israel is plausibly conducting a...

Kyle Anzalone | Mar 7, 2024

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UK to Send Ukraine 10,000 Drones

The UK announced it will transfer 10,000 UAVs to Ukraine, including 1,000 one-way attack drones. London’s move comes as Ukrainian forces continue to lose territory to advancing Russians. UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps announced the transfer following a meeting...

Kyle Anzalone | Mar 7, 2024

Pentagon Using AI Program to Identify Targets in Middle East and Ukraine

A defense official said that US Central Command (CENTCOM) has deployed an AI program to help identify targets to bomb in Iraq, Syria, and Yemen. The US used the AI targeting system dubbed “Project Maven” to locate Russian targets that were destroyed by Ukrainian...

Kyle Anzalone | Mar 6, 2024

Official Dismisses Sending US Troops to Haiti After Diplomats Float Idea

A few days after US and Haitian diplomats discussed sending US special forces to Haiti to help Prime Minister Ariel Henry regain control over the capital city, a White House official dismissed the idea of deploying soldiers to the Caribbean nation. According to...

Kyle Anzalone | Mar 5, 2024

Poll Shows Young Americans’ Support for Israel Plummeting

A new poll found that young Americans’ support for Israel is plummeting. Over the past year, the number of adults under 35 who view the country favorably has decreased by 26%. In that age group, more Americans sympathize with the Palestinians. The results from...

Kyle Anzalone | Mar 5, 2024

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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 1/7/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 7, 2020

US News The Idaho Republican Party passed two antiwar resolutions at the direction of Afghan and Iraq War vets. [Link] Iranian-Americans attempting to enter the US are facing additional questions, long detentions, and questions of their loyalty to the US. [Link] Over...

News Roundup 1/6/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 6, 2020

US News Mayor Pete is pushing for the US to take action in Syria. Daniel Larison explains why Mayor Pete’s ‘do-somethingism’ is a foolish policy. [Link] The Department of Homeland Security says there are no credible threats to the US homeland. [Link] Soleimani...

News Roundup 1/3/19

by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 3, 2020

The US assassinated the IRGC-Quds Force commander Qassem Soleimani, the deputy head of the Popular Mobilization Forces, and a senior member of Kata’ib Hezbollah in a drone strike in Baghdad. [Link] US News Portland State University will pay $1 million to the family of...

News Roundup 1/2/19

by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 2, 2020

US News The UN Specia Rapprator for torture says Chelsea Manning is being tortured. [Link] Missouri police extorted $2.6 million from motorists by threatening to take them to jail or signing papers that forfeit their assets. [Link] Alex Jones was ordered by a judge to...

News Roundup 12/31/19

by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 31, 2019

US News A family will get $12 million from the city of Detroit after a police officer killed their son. The office tased the kid while he was riding an ATV. [Link] The CIA designed technology that would allow for the US to limit shoulder-fired missiles use to a...

News Roundup 12/30/19

by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 30, 2019

US News The FBI is investigating a Ghislaine Maxwell, a British woman who worked with Jeffery Epistine trafficking young women and children. [Link] Navy SEALs say they witnessed Eddie Gallagher murder a man and shoot at a child. Trump granted Gallagher clemency and...

News Roundup 12/27/19

by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 27, 2019

Latin America Riots in a Honduran prison leave 18 dead. [Link] A military facility in Venezuela was raided. One soldier was killed in the attack. The Venezuelan government claims to have captured the assailants and recovered the weapons. [Link] Ukraine/Russia Ukraine...

News Roundup 12/24/19

by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 24, 2019

US News Senator Rand Paul airs his Festivus grievances, including the US spending $22 million on Serbian cheese and $700,000 on smoking fish. [Link] Trump signs the 2020 NDAA. [Link] The US and South Korea carry out military drills simulating capturing high value...

News Roundup 12/23/19

by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 23, 2019

US News The Fort Worth police officer who killed Atatiana Jefferson has been charged with murder. [Link] A judge's ruling will allow the US government to seize the money Edward Snowden has made from his book. [Link] Daniel Larison explains the Trump travel ban...

News Roundup 12/19/19

by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 19, 2019

US News The House votes for two articles of impeachment against Trump. Tulsi Gabbard voted present. [Link] The US national debt increased by $1.2 trillion in 2019. [Link] The 2020 NDAA requires the DNI to release a report on who is responsible for the murder of Jamal...

News Roundup 12/18/19

by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 18, 2019

US News A North Carolina police officer has been fired after throwing a middle school student against the wall. [Link] The House reveals a $1.4 trillion budget bill. As well as funding the government, the bill also raising the tobacco age to 21. [Link] A FISA Court...

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...