Kyle Anzalone

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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 # 159 – Yemen Cheat Sheet

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 23, 2018

On FPF #159, I discuss a Bloomberg article claiming to be a summary of the Yemen Humanitarian Crisis. I break down who all the players in the Yemen Civil War. I debunk some of the most common myths from the US media and government about Yemen. I explain why the...

Foreign Policy Focus # 158 – When Syrian Lives Matter

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 21, 2018

On FPF #158, I discuss the mainstream media's attention turning back to Syria. The Assad bombing of East Gouta has allowed the mainstream media to push the "Assad must go" line. The mainstream media have used Iran's and Russia's role in Syria to claim those states are...

Foreign Policy Focus #157 – Mueller Indictment Insanity with Will Porter

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 19, 2018

Will Porter returns to Foreign Policy Focus to discuss the new indictments by the Mueller Probe. Will and Kyle debunk the lies that surround the claim "Russia hacked the election." We break down the responses to the new incidents by Leon Panetta, Rachel Maddow, Brian...

Foreign Policy Focus #156 – Afghan and Korean Peace

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 16, 2018

On FPF #156, I discuss the peace process in Korea and Afghanistan. On the Scott Horton Show, Peter van Buren explained why there was a reason to be optimistic about the hope for peace in Korea. The Taliban have offered to have peace talks with the US. I also update...

Foreign Policy Focus #155 – Rand Paul is Right on War

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 14, 2018

Senator Paul takes advantage of the government budget process to call out American's 7 wars, the huge Defense budget, and the futility of American Interventionism. I discuss Mike Pence's statement on North Korea. I also update the Afghanistan War, the Riyadh...

Foreign Policy Focus #154 – Syrian Civil War: Iran V. Israel

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 12, 2018

On FPF #154, I discuss the Olympics and Syria. The Koreans entered the games under a unified flag. Mike Pence and Kim Yo-jong have received a lot of attention for their appearance at the opening ceremony. John Bolton claims the sanctions against North Korea have...

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...

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Russia Pummels Ukrainian Energy Infrastructure as Kiev Seeks More Air Defenses

Russian missiles and drones targeted energy infrastructure in cities across Ukraine on Tuesday night. The attack was one of Moscow’s largest so far in the war and came as Kiev is desperately seeking new air defense systems. According to Ukrainian officials, Russia...

Kyle Anzalone | May 8, 2024

Ukraine Seeks Reaper Drones to Aid Deep Strikes on Russian Forces

As Ukraine steps up its use of long-range munitions provided by Washington, it is also seeking to obtain the US-made MQ-9 Reaper drone to help locate targets well behind the frontlines. The aircraft quickly moved to the top of Kiev's weapons wishlist after the...

Kyle Anzalone | May 6, 2024

US Struggles to Unite Allies on Plan to Seize Russian Assets

The White House is struggling to persuade even its closest allies to support a plan to seize Russian assets. Members of NATO hold hundreds of billions of dollars in frozen Russian funds, with the Biden administration arguing they should be sold off to arm or...

Kyle Anzalone | May 5, 2024

As Russian Forces Advance, Ukraine Struggles to Build New Defensive Lines

Russian forces are advancing in several places across the 600-mile frontline in Ukraine, straining Kiev’s ability to build rear fortifications. Some in the Ukrainian military fault the country’s leadership for not building stronger second and third-line defenses...

Kyle Anzalone | May 2, 2024

3rd id conducts live fire exercise with ukrainian soldiers

US-Constructed Base in Haiti Won’t Be Ready for Kenyan Troops on Time

The Biden administration's plan to restore order to Haiti by sending an armed international force has hit another snag: the base that will house the soldiers will not be ready by the date they are set to arrive in the Caribbean nation. Jake Johnston from the...

Kyle Anzalone | May 1, 2024

US Gaza Pier Could Be Operational By Weekend

Unnamed officials said the floating pier and causeway that Washington hopes to use to bring aid into Gaza could be completed by Friday with aid deliveries beginning Saturday. The development comes as the cost of the pier has nearly doubled, and Defense Secretary...

Kyle Anzalone | May 1, 2024

State Dept. Official Resigns, Says White House Inciting Attacks on US Troops

The State Department’s former Arabic language spokeswoman says she resigned from her post after official talking points became too provocative. Hala Rharrit said White House policy was potentially provoking attacks on US troops, and explained she refused to do...

Kyle Anzalone | Apr 30, 2024

Blinken Says US Nearing Saudi-Israel Proposal But Calm in Gaza Is Needed

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the White House is finalizing an incentive package to bribe Israel and Saudi Arabia to normalize their ties. The Biden administration is seeking to expand the Trump-era Abraham Accords, in which Washington handed out favors to...

Kyle Anzalone | Apr 29, 2024

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 12/19/19

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...

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...