Kyle Anzalone

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Foreign Policy Focus #126 – Hillary’s Foreign Policy Blunders

by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 4, 2017

On FPF #126, I discuss three states were Hillary Clinton played a large role in the direction of the country's future while she was Secretary of State. In Honduras, Hillary Clinton gave legitimacy to a military coup and helped elected a leader against the will of the...

Foreign Policy Focus #125 – Why American Foreign Policy Fails

by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 1, 2017

On FPF #125, I explain the recurring failure of US foreign policy through the lens of the massacre in Bariire. In the missions that lead to the massacre, the SEALs allied themselves with former al-Shabaab fighters and used a translator know for giving false...

Foreign Policy Focus #124 – North Korea Tests New Missile

by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 29, 2017

On FPF #124, I discuss North Korea's recent missile test and events around Africa. I give the details and some analysis of Nort Korea's missile test. I also discuss the reaction from world leaders. I examine the situation In Zimbabwe, a new president has been sworn in...

Foreign Policy Focus #123 – Unmasking NYT's Cover-up of Crimes

by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 27, 2017

On FPF #123, I smackdown two articles published in the New York Times. The first article I take on is Thomas Friedman's love letter to MBS. I explain how Friedman is so enchanted by MBS he ignores his crimes. The second article examines if anyone is committing war...

Foreign Policy Focus #123 – Unmasking NYT’s Cover-up of Crimes

by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 27, 2017

Foreign Policy Focus #122 – The Fall of ISIS with Will Porter

by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 24, 2017

Will Porter returns to Foreign Policy Focus to cover the fall of ISIS. This episode is the second in a two-part series on the rise and fall of ISIS, the first show can be found here. In this part of the series, Will details how the US and Russia became involved in...

Foreign Policy Focus #121 – Thanksgiving Guide

by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 22, 2017

On FPF #121, I guide you through foreign policy discussions at Thanksgiving dinner. Foreign policy is the most important issue and if the subject comes up this podcast will help you be well informed. I identify the important players in ongoing wars. I debunk common...

Foreign Policy Focus #120 – Yemen Gets MSM Attention

by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 20, 2017

On FPF #120, I look at the 60 Minutes segment on Yemen. The segment was one of the first times the crisis and war in Yemen have gained MSM attention. The 60 Minutes crew was denied access to Yemen by Saudi Arabia. The segment has several problems that I address. I...

Foreign Policy Focus #119 – Zimbabwe Coup

by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 17, 2017

On FPF #119, I discuss the coup to remove Robert Mugabe as president of Zimbabwe. The military commander behind the coup has insisted that this is not a coup. The former Vice President is poised to take power as the 93-year-old Mugabe is ousted. The AU and UN have...

Foreign Policy Focus #118 – Syrian Civil War Post-ISIS

by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 15, 2017

FPF#118, I look at the future of the Syrian Civil War. Al-Qaeda continues to control territory in Idlib. Israel is threatening to attack Iranian or Hezbollah targets in Syria. Turkey is threatening to attack the Syrian Kurds. Assad restated his goal to control all of...

Foreign Policy Focus #117 – Trump’s Asia Trip

by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 13, 2017

On FPF #117, I discuss Trump's trip to Asia. In South Korea, Trump pushed missile defense and weapon sales. In the Philippines, Trump met with Putin and pushed for more weapon sales. Trump rounded out the trip in the Philippines. I also update Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and...

Foreign Policy Focus #117 – Trump's Asia Trip

by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 13, 2017

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CIA Providing Israel with Intelligence on Top Hamas Officials

Two recent reports have shed light on the extent of US intelligence sharing with Israel since October 7. Both the CIA and Air Force have likely provided Israel with information to target Hamas collected from satellites and drones. The New York Times reports that...

Kyle Anzalone | Jan 15, 2024

UN Says ‘Providing Aid Across Gaza Almost Impossible’ as Famine Nears

The UN’s top humanitarian coordinator said the crisis in Gaza is nearing famine as Israel further restricts aid to the besieged coastal enclave. In just over three months, millions have been internally displaced, hundreds of thousands are starving, and tens of...

Kyle Anzalone | Jan 14, 2024

New York Times Says Ukraine’s ‘Prospects Look Bleak’

One of America’s top news outlets paints a horrific outlook for the Ukrainian war effort. Ukraine’s forces are struggling even to hold territory. Kiev is running out of men and weapons to throw into the fight. Russian forces are now advancing in several positions....

Kyle Anzalone | Jan 14, 2024

president of ukraine met with the ukrainian military in bakhmut and presented state awards. (52713278745)

US Officials Concerned About Split Between Zelensky and Military Chief

As the Ukrainian war effort lags into its third year, fractures have begun to emerge between top officials in Kiev. The most significant is the growing divide between President Volodymyr Zelensky and the head of Ukraine’s military, General Valery Zaluzhny. The...

Kyle Anzalone | Jan 11, 2024

ukrainian commander in chief, valery zaluzhny and president volodymyr zelensky.

DeSantis Doesn’t Oppose Israel’s Ethnic Cleansing of Gaza

During the latest GOP debate, Governors Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis argued which candidate would give more support to Israel. Desantis pledged to support Israel even if it conducts an ethnic cleansing in Gaza. Haley said she has a record of fighting for Tel Aviv. ...

Kyle Anzalone | Jan 11, 2024

Zelensky Warns ‘Warehouses Are Empty’ as He Pleads for More Weapons

Ukrainian President Zelensky is warning that Kiev’s weapons depots are now empty. On the front lines, Russian forces are on the offensive and better equipped than the Ukrainian soldiers struggling to hold territory. The Wall Street Journal reports that Moscow’s...

Kyle Anzalone | Jan 10, 2024

Israel Will Ignore US Requests on Gaza – Finance Minister

After Secretary of State Antony Blinken traveled to Israel for high-level meetings, Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich rejected some of the top American diplomat's requests. Blinken asked Israel to scale down military operations in Gaza, allow Palestinians...

Kyle Anzalone | Jan 10, 2024

Blinken Warns of Expanding War in the Middle East, But Restates Full Support for Israel

During a trip to the Middle East, Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned about potential escalations across the region. The diplomat threatened Yemen with consequences if the Houthis continued to attack ships in the Red Sea. Blinken also suggested Washington was...

Kyle Anzalone | Jan 9, 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 10/8/19

by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 8, 2019

US News The federal deficit for this year is $984 billion. [Link] The Pentagon extends the deployment of 1,000 Texas National Guard troops on the southern border until November 15th. [Link] The State Department approved $68 billion in weapon sales in 2019. [Link] The...

News Roundup 10/7/19

by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 7, 2019

US News A Customs agent refused to allow a Defense One writer to enter the US until he said he wrote propaganda. [Link] A key figure in Trump’s maximum pressures policy - Sigal Mandelker - is leaving the administration. [Link] The FBI detained a Russian lawmaker for...

News Roundup 10/4/19

by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 4, 2019

US News A Pentagon employee says he was forced out after attempting to expose defense companies overcharging the Pentagon. [Link] The Pentagon has taken over background checks for most security clearances. [Link] The brother of Honduras' President is on trial in the...

News Roundup 10/3/19

by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 3, 2019

US News Former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger gets ten years for murdering an unarmed man. Guyger entered the wrong apartment and then shot the unarmed man she claimed she believed was breaking into her apartment. [Link] Customs and Border Patrol is spending $1.2...

News Roundup 10/2/19

by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 2, 2019

US News A Twitter executive is also a member of a Brittish Army propaganda unit. Caitlin Johnstone explains Twitter’s hypocrisy. [Link] Trump talked with foreign leaders to set up contacts with his Justice Department's investigation of Russiagate. [Link] The Trump...

News Roundup 10/1/19

by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 1, 2019

US News Immigration officials use free translation services like Google Translate to read the social media posts of refugee applicants. [Link] Haiti Protests in Haiti are escalating. Police used live fire to break up protests last week. [Link] Europe Croatia announced...

News Roundup 9/27/19

by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 27, 2019

US News Trump places travel sanctions on several members of the Castro family for supporting Maduro. [Link] Russia summoned the US ambassador because the US did not grant visas to ten members of the Russian UN delegation. The UN General Assembly meeting is held in New...

News Roundup 9/26/19

by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 26, 2019

US News A Florida school had a 6-year-old arrested and changed for kicking someone. The girl was handcuffed, taken to a juvenile facility, fingerprinted, and had a mugshot taken before being released. [Link] Trump holds a rally with Indian leader Modi. [Link] Twitter...

News Roundup 9/20/19

by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 20, 2019

US News Chicago police selectively released information about the police killing of an innocent man to make it appear he was a danger to officers. When the full video was released, it was clear the murdered man was no threat to the officers. [Link] An American...

News Roundup 9/19/19

by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 19, 2019

US News Trump names Robert O'Brien as National Security Adviser. O’Brien is serving as the State Department’s chief hostage negotiator. [Link] Daniel Larison explains why Trump made another bad choice for NSA. [Link] Senator Marco Rubio suggests the US cut ties with...

News Roundup 9/18/19

by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 18, 2019

US News The US will attempt to steal all the money Edward Snowden makes on his new book. [Link] The US sanctions three people and 16 groups in Venezuela. The sanctions allegedly target people and groups stealing from food aid. [Link] Colombia is being pushed by the US...

News Roundup 9/17/19

by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 17, 2019

Myanmar A UN fact-finding mission on Myanmar found that the Rohingya live under systematic persecution and are under the threat of genocide. [Link] Afghanistan The Afghan government reports killing two Taliban governors. US airstrikes supported the Afghan army...