Kyle Anzalone

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Foreign Policy Focus #103 – Preventable Disasters

by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 11, 2017

On FPF #103, I discuss how we can prevent some disasters. I base my discussion on Jason Ditz's article The Hurricanes You Control Vs. The Hurricanes You Don’t. In this article, Jason explains how some disasters, like hurricanes, are uncontrollable. While some...

Foreign Policy Focus #102 – The Destruction of Yemen

by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 6, 2017

On Foreign Policy Focus #102, I discuss the Yemeni Civil War. I review the history of the war and the destruction of Yemen. Americans remain apathetic about Yemen as it is destroyed with American weapons. Saudi Arabia was blacklisted for a second year for killing...

Foreign Policy Focus #101 – Catalan Independence Vote

by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 4, 2017

On FPF #101, I discuss the Catalan independence vote. 90% of people who were able to vote, voted for independence. The Spanish police brutally cracked down on people trying to vote. Catalans have responded with massive peaceful protesters. Articles The US ordered 15...

Foreign Policy Focus #100 – America’s Longest War with Scott Horton

by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 2, 2017

Scott Horton joins me on Foreign Policy Focus #100 to discuss his new book Fool's Errand. Scott debunks the idea that 9/11 was the start of US interventionism in the Middle East. Scott explains Bush's war in Afghanistan and what happened at Tora Bora. Scott...

Foreign Policy Focus #100 – America's Longest War with Scott Horton

by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 2, 2017

Foreign Policy Focus #99 – Catalonia, Kurdistan, and Afghanistan

by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 29, 2017

On FPF #99, I provide quick updates on several big current events. In Catalonia, the Spanish government is trying to censor the independence movement. In Iraqi Kurdistan, the Iraqi government has shut down airspace as a punishment for voting for independence. In...

Foreign Policy Focus #98 – Trump Bombs Another Country

by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 27, 2017

On Foreign Policy Focus #98, I discuss Trump bombing Libya. This is the 6th country that Trump has bombed during his presidency. Congress has not authorized Trump to carry out any military actions. I discuss Trump's tweet on Iran's missile test. I also update Yemen,...

Foreign Policy Focus #97 – Trump’s Dangerous Tweet

by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 25, 2017

On Foreign Policy Focus #97, I discuss Trump calling Kim Jung Un a madman on Twitter. This is Trump's most dangerous Tweet so far. If Trump thinks Un is a madman, then Trump could decide to wage preemptive war North Korea. I review the road that led us to the mess in...

Foreign Policy Focus #97 – Trump's Dangerous Tweet

by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 25, 2017

Foreign Policy Focus #96 – Fighting for Independence

by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 22, 2017

On FPF #96, I look at independence votes and movements around the world. Catalonia and Iraqi Kurds have upcoming votes for independence. Syrian Kurds are looking to form their own parliament. Taiwan and Palestine continue to fight for their own states. Several other...

Foreign Policy Focus #95 – Trump’s UN Speech Breakdown with Will Porter

by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 20, 2017

Will Porter returns to Foreign Policy Focus to breakdown Trump's speech to the UN General Assembly. Trump's speech was hawkish and full of lies. Will debunks Trump's lies. Will also provides key insights into the real situation in Syria, Iran, North Korea, and Yemen....

Foreign Policy Focus #95 – Trump's UN Speech Breakdown with Will Porter

by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 20, 2017

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Japan to Send Patriot Interceptors to the US, Freeing Up American Supplies to Send to Ukraine

Japan will send Patriot Air Defense missiles to the US. The move will allow Washington to dive deeper into its own stockpiles for transfers supporting Ukraine’s war effort. Tokyo is altering its arms export laws to send the Patriots to Washington. On Friday, Japan...

Kyle Anzalone | Dec 26, 2023

No Functional Hospitals Remain in North Gaza

The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that all hospitals in northern Gaza are no longer functional. Only nine of the 36 hospitals in Gaza before October 7 are operational at any level. The WHO assessment was made after UN teams assessed the Al Ahli Arab...

Kyle Anzalone | Dec 21, 2023

Rights Group Warns War in Gaza ‘Most Dangerous Situation for Journalists Ever Seen’

The Committee to Protect Journalists reports that the ten weeks of war in Gaza has killed more journalists than any other conflict. Over 60 journalists have been killed, many while reporting on the brutal Israeli onslaught in Gaza. Investigations into some of the...

Kyle Anzalone | Dec 21, 2023

As Gaza Death Toll Crosses 20,000, Aid Group Warns True Number Is Higher

After 10 weeks of Israeli military operations in Gaza, authorities have counted 20,000 dead Palestinians. An overwhelming number of the dead are innocent civilians with no ties to Hamas. An aid group warns the actual death toll is probably greater since thousands...

Kyle Anzalone | Dec 21, 2023

civilians killed in israeli bombing of the jabalia refugee camp october 31 2023

Officials Say Israel Nearing Full-Scale War Against Hezbollah

Israeli officials said Tel Aviv is moving closer to a full-scale war with Hezbollah. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and Hezbollah have traded fire along the Lebanon-Israel border since October 7. IDF spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Jonathan Conricus said Monday,...

Kyle Anzalone | Dec 20, 2023

Kim Jong Un Says ICBM Test a “Clear Signal” to Washington

North Korea has tested an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) amid escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula. The launch followed the USS Missouri - a nuclear submarine - making a stop in South Korea. Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un watched the Hwasong-18...

Kyle Anzalone | Dec 19, 2023

Israel Raids One of the Last Hospitals in North Gaza

Israeli soldiers raided one of the last functioning hospitals in northern Gaza. The military operation on the medical facility forced the Al-Ahli Hospital to close its doors. According to the Associated Press, “Israeli forces raided the Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza...

Kyle Anzalone | Dec 19, 2023

Ukraine “Replanning” Military Operations Due to Ammo Shortage

A top Ukrainian commander warned that Kiev’s ammunition depots are running low, causing military leaders to reassess operations. The statement comes as the White House says it only has funding for one more weapons package for Ukraine. Ukrainian Brigadier General...

Kyle Anzalone | Dec 18, 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 8/23/19

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 23, 2019

US News The Pentagon is two years behind on implementing efficiency reforms. [Link] Great Power Putin says Russia will carry out reciprocal tests to the US testing a ground-launched intermediate-range cruise missile. [Link] The US sent a Navy ship through the Taiwan...

News Roundup 8/22/19

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 22, 2019

US News Adnan Syed’s lawyers take his care to the Supreme Court. [Link] The new Trump guidelines or citizenship could negatively impact veterans. The guidelines make it more difficult for recipients of public benefits to get green cards. [Link] The US tests a missile...

News Roundup 8/19/19

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 19, 2019

US News Deaths are spiking in California county jails. [Link] The Overstock CEO is claiming to be at the center of the Russiagate conspiracy. [Link] A bipartisan group of lawmakers is pushing the US to sell $8 billion in F-16s to Taiwan. [Link] Venezuela Panama will...

News Roundup 8/16/19

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 16, 2019

US News Chicago police are giving children PTSD by raiding their homes - often on false information or going to the wrong address - and pointing guns at them. [Link] About 40% of the thousands of ICE detainees locked up in solitary confinement have a mental illness....

News Roundup 8/14/19

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 14, 2019

US News St. Louis public defenders release an app to combat an abusive bail system. [Link] Customs and Border Patrol plan to ramp up facial recognition and biometric scanning to all people entering the country. [Link] ICE agents regularly make mistakes on immigration...

News Roundup 8/12/19

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 12, 2019

US News The US tells Germany that it must increase defense spending to 2% of GDP - the NATO target - or risk the US moving troops deployed in Germany to Poland. [Link] Defense Secretary Esper visits Mongolia on a mission to build ties. [Link] Korean Peace The ongoing...

News Roundup 8/9/19

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 9, 2019

US News A new non-profit group - US CyberDome - is filled with promoters of Russiagate. [Link] Only two of the twenty-three US test F-35s are fully operational. [Link] South American The US seizes a cargo ship headed to Venezuela carrying food. [Link] Venezuela...

News Roundup 8/8/19

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 8, 2019

US News Former Secretary of Defense James Mattis returns to his position as a board member at General Dynamics. [Link] New SecDef Mark Esper says the US will not overreact to NK missile tests. [Link] Venezuela Bolton said the US is ready to target countries that...

News Roundup 8/6/19

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 6, 2019

Venezuela Trump suggests the US may blockade Venezuela. [Link] Trump signs an executive order freezing all Venezuelan assets. Some analysts believe this will allow the US to sanction anyone who does business with Venezuela. [Link] Korean Peace North Korea says planned...

News Roundup 8/5/19

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 5, 2019

US News Five police officers who killed two unarmed people got their jobs back. The officers fired dozens of shots into the victim's car. [Link] The new Defense Secretary will review the contract for the Pentagon cloud program. [Link] Tulsi Gabbard becomes a...

News Roundup 8/2/19

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 2, 2019

US News A US grand jury indicts a Chinese billionaire for violating US tariffs. [Link] Facebook removes accounts that it says had ‘coordinated inauthentic behavior’ and run by the Saudi government. [Link] North Korea North Korea tests short-range missiles. Trump said...

News Roundup 8/1/19

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 1, 2019

US News Police departments are finding facial recognition programs are not worth the price. [Link] The New Cold War The Pentagon would like more ice breakers in anticipation of competing in the South Pole with Russia. [Link] US officials say Hazam bin Laden - son of...

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Conflicts of Interest

Foreign Policy Focus #103 – Preventable Disasters

Foreign Policy Focus #102 – The Destruction of Yemen

Foreign Policy Focus #101 – Catalan Independence Vote

Foreign Policy Focus #100 – America’s Longest War with Scott Horton

Foreign Policy Focus #100 – America's Longest War with Scott Horton

Foreign Policy Focus #99 – Catalonia, Kurdistan, and Afghanistan

Foreign Policy Focus #98 – Trump Bombs Another Country

Foreign Policy Focus #97 – Trump’s Dangerous Tweet

Foreign Policy Focus #97 – Trump's Dangerous Tweet

Foreign Policy Focus #96 – Fighting for Independence

Foreign Policy Focus #95 – Trump’s UN Speech Breakdown with Will Porter

Foreign Policy Focus #95 – Trump's UN Speech Breakdown with Will Porter

Articles

Japan to Send Patriot Interceptors to the US, Freeing Up American Supplies to Send to Ukraine

No Functional Hospitals Remain in North Gaza

Rights Group Warns War in Gaza ‘Most Dangerous Situation for Journalists Ever Seen’

As Gaza Death Toll Crosses 20,000, Aid Group Warns True Number Is Higher

Officials Say Israel Nearing Full-Scale War Against Hezbollah

Kim Jong Un Says ICBM Test a “Clear Signal” to Washington

Israel Raids One of the Last Hospitals in North Gaza

Ukraine “Replanning” Military Operations Due to Ammo Shortage

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