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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

Foreign Policy Focus #144 – The War on Us

by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 19, 2018

On FPF #144, I discuss the war's cost on Americans. 1,000s of Americans have been killed overseas. Many veterans suffer from lasting physical, psychological, and moral injuries from the war. The war has cost every American freedom. The cultural decay created by the...

Foreign Policy Focus #143 – Turkey’s Game

by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 17, 2018

On FPF #143, I look at the Turkish position on the geopolitical stage. Turkey is a NATO member state and houses US nuclear weapons. Turkey has recently moved closer to Russia and bought the Russian S-400 missile system. In Syria, Turkey backed rebels linked to...

Foreign Policy Focus #143 – Turkey's Game

by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 17, 2018

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Israel Choking Gaza Aid Deliveries

Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) described the Israeli inspection protocols in Gaza as severely restrictive and that Tel Aviv should face consequences for preventing aid from the besieged enclave. Israel has restricted aid deliveries into Gaza to just a fraction of...

Kyle Anzalone | Jan 8, 2024

US and South Korea Conduct Live-Fire Drills Near North Korean Border

American and South Korean soldiers deployed heavy weapons near the North Korean border for live-fire war games. North Korea views the joint military exercises as preparations for a regime change war. Last month, a South Korean official said Washington and Seoul...

Kyle Anzalone | Jan 4, 2024

Biden Political Appointee Resigns Over President’s Support for Israel

In an open letter announcing his resignation, a senior Education Department official slammed President Joe Biden for supporting Israel’s war in Gaza. In three months, Israeli forces have killed tens of thousands of Palestinians in Gaza and pushed hundreds of...

Kyle Anzalone | Jan 3, 2024

Only ‘Very Small Number’ of Leopard 2 Tanks Operating in Ukraine

A German official said a very small number of modern German battle tanks are still operating in Ukraine. The politician called on the German manufacturing industry to produce more parts to make repairs. Kiev’s backers have depleted their arms stockpiles and are now...

Kyle Anzalone | Jan 3, 2024

US and South Korea Conduct Training Simulating Assassination of Kim Jong-un

A top South Korean defense official said Washington and Seoul have considered assassinating the North Korean leader. The simulations have gone as far as joint special operations training missions. South Korean Defense Minister Shin Won-sik explained to reporters...

Kyle Anzalone | Jan 3, 2024

Increasing Number of Americans See Foreign Policy as Top Issue

According to a new poll, the number of voters who view foreign policy as a top issue has doubled during the past year. Joe Biden has defined his presidency by waging a proxy war against Russia in Ukraine, backing the Israeli onslaught in Gaza, and engaging in a...

Kyle Anzalone | Jan 2, 2024

Ukrainians Turn Against War But Are Afraid to Speak Out

As the war in Ukraine nears the end of its second year, Ukrainians are turning against fighting and towards diplomacy. One former official said that Ukrainian soldiers are currently fighting and dying for nothing. The Times reports, “Many Ukrainians are growing...

Kyle Anzalone | Jan 2, 2024

Netanyahu Says Israel Will Control Gaza-Egypt Border

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that his forces will conquer the territory along the Egyptian border with Gaza. The Israeli Defense Forces started operations in northern Gaza, diving millions of Palestinians towards the border with Egypt. “The...

Kyle Anzalone | Dec 31, 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.

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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...

News Roundup 11/27/19

by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 27, 2019

US News Three Baltimore men were free after spending 36 years in prison for a murder they did not commit. [Link] Rand Paul highlights millions of US tax dollars going to waste on subsidizing Serbian cheese and getting fish addicted to nicotine. [Link] The Supreme...

News Roundup 11/26/19

by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 26, 2019

US News A new Medicare tool that is intended to allow seniors to easily pick the most affordable plan regularly gives incorrect information. This leads seniors to pick the wrong insurance plan. [Link] Amazon claims it was not awarded the JEDI contract because of...

News Roundup 11/25/19

by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 25, 2019

US News Trump says the US is working on a deal with the Taliban. [Link] An FBI official is being investigated for changing a document related to Russiagate. [Link] The Navy is pushing back against Trump’s decision to restore the pay and rank of war criminal Navy Seal...

News Roundup 11/22/19

by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 22, 2019

US News Tennessee is refusing to test DNA that could prove a man, who has already been executed, is innocent. [Link] The Department of Defense awarded $49 million in grants to 91 colleges. [Link] The House passes the Hong Kong Human Rights Bill blocking some weapon...

News Roundup 11/21/19

by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 21, 2019

US News Illinois has collected over $1 billion from tickets issued by red-light cameras. [Link] The Democrats introduced a bill that extends the Patriot Act for three months. [Link] Hunter DeRensis breaks down ambassador Sondland’s impeachment hearing. He explains it...

News Roundup 11/20/19

by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 20, 2019

US News Mayor Pete says he is willing to send US troops into Mexico. [Link] A US military base in Japan is poisoning the groundwater. [Link] Assange Julian Assange’s lawyer says the only computer Assange has access too is inadequate to prepare his defense. [Link]...

News Roundup 11/19/19

by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 19, 2019

US News A Texas court grants an indefinite stay of execution on Rodney Reed. Evidence that has emerged that Reed was not guilty of the murder he was sentenced to death for. [Link] Colorado has passed a large-capacity magazine ban that is a colossal failure. [Link] The...

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Conflicts of Interest

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

Foreign Policy Focus #144 – The War on Us

Foreign Policy Focus #143 – Turkey’s Game

Foreign Policy Focus #143 – Turkey's Game

Articles

Israel Choking Gaza Aid Deliveries

US and South Korea Conduct Live-Fire Drills Near North Korean Border

Biden Political Appointee Resigns Over President’s Support for Israel

Only ‘Very Small Number’ of Leopard 2 Tanks Operating in Ukraine

US and South Korea Conduct Training Simulating Assassination of Kim Jong-un

Increasing Number of Americans See Foreign Policy as Top Issue

Ukrainians Turn Against War But Are Afraid to Speak Out

Netanyahu Says Israel Will Control Gaza-Egypt Border

Kyle Anzalone

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News Roundup 12/6/19

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News Roundup 11/26/19

News Roundup 11/25/19

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