Kyle Anzalone

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Foreign Policy Focus #108 – The CIA becomes More Vicious

by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 23, 2017

On FPF #108, I discuss several current news events. CIA Director Pompeo said the CIA will become a more vicious agency. The CIA will also begin an operation in Afghanistan against Taliban leadership. The US is preparing to put nuclear bombers on 24-hour alert. The USS...

Foreign Policy Focus #107 – Neocons Push Trump Towards War With Iran

by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 20, 2017

On FPF #107, I look at the Neocons pushing Trump to war with Iran. The push has lead Trump to decertify the Iran nuclear deal. The Neocons are now claiming Iran destabilizes the Middle East by making up a fake narrative about the Iraqi Kurds. The Neocon push will be...

Foreign Policy Focus #106 – Who Cares About Somalia?

by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 17, 2017

On FPF #106, I discuss the terror attack in Somalia that killed over 300 people. I look at blowback and how US policy possibly motivated the bomber. I explain that while Americans may not care about dead Somalis, people in the Muslim world do. I update Marawi,...

Foreign Policy Focus #105 – Trump Lies About Iran

by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 16, 2017

On FPF #105, I discuss Trump's Iran policy speech. Trump's speech was filled with lies and half-truths meant to make Americans scared of Iran. Trump then uses the lies to justify decertifying the P5+1 Nuclear Agreement. I debunk the lies and explore why Trump's policy...

Foreign Policy Focus #104 – The Wars Go On

by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 13, 2017

On FPF #104, I update the news on all of American's wars. In Syria, the Islamic State continues to kill civilians. The US is moving a second aircraft carrier to the Korean Peninsula. Trump is looking at a new more hawkish Iran policy. In Afghanistan, Pakistan is...

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,...

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Kenyan Court Ruling Obstructs Biden’s Plan for UN Force in Haiti

The Kenyan High Court has issued a ruling that will prevent President William Ruto from sending over 1,000 police to Haiti. The Biden administration had incentivized Nairobi into agreeing to lead a multinational UN force mission in Haiti. UN Peacekeepers have a...

Kyle Anzalone | Jan 28, 2024

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Ukrainian Military Officials Uncover Over $200 Million in Corruption

The newly installed Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov has uncovered over $200 million in corruption during his first four months in his post. Umerov’s predecessor was dismissed over corruption allegations. Earlier this month, Umerov announced that an audit...

Kyle Anzalone | Jan 28, 2024

The Biden Administration Halts Aid to Palestine UN Agency as Famine Takes Hold in Gaza

The State Department announced that the US would suspend aid transfers to the Palestinian UN aid agency after Israel alleged a small number of the organization’s staff were involved in the October 7 Hamas attack. The White House elected to cut aid to Gaza as famine...

Kyle Anzalone | Jan 28, 2024

US Officials Believe DPRK Will Attack South Korea, But Try to Avoid Full-Scale War

US officials now believe that North Korea will conduct a lethal attack against South Korea, according to the New York Times. Washington assesses that Pyongyang will attempt to limit its attack to avoid a full-scale war. North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un...

Kyle Anzalone | Jan 25, 2024

Over a Third of Americans Say Israel Is Committing a Genocide in Gaza

Americans are evenly divided when asked if “Israel is committing genocide against Palestinian civilians,” a recent survey found. Among young Americans, nearly half believe that Tel Aviv’s military actions in the Strip amount to genocide. According to an...

Kyle Anzalone | Jan 24, 2024

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Senate Looks to Fund Middle East Military Activity as CENTCOM Is ‘Running Out of Funds’

The Senate is planning to add money to upcoming legislation to fund President Joe Biden’s military buildup in the Middle East and war in Yemen. Senator Susan Collins says the legation should be a priority as US Central Command is quickly depleting its funds....

Kyle Anzalone | Jan 24, 2024

Palestinians Report Sexual Humiliation and Abuse in Israeli Detention Centers

Palestinians released from Israeli prisons since October 7 have reported widespread abuses that include beating and sexual humiliation. A rights group warned that the Israeli prisons are turning into a “Guantanamo Bay.” Detainees released by Israel and interviewed...

Kyle Anzalone | Jan 24, 2024

Ukrainian Government Exposed Surveilling News Outlet

The Ukrainian government has conducted extensive audio and video surveillance of a major news outlet. After Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, President Zelensky nationalized the media and imposed a tight control over information. DW reports, “Employees at Ukraine’s...

Kyle Anzalone | Jan 24, 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 8/28/19

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 28, 2019

US News The US approves $3.3 billion in missile sales to Japan. [Link] Thailand will receive 120 armored vehicles from the US by the end of 2020. [Link] Afghanistan The Taliban say Trump's remarks about not being in a hurry to remove troops from Afghanistan slowed...

News Roundup 8/27/19

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 27, 2019

US News Ron Paul explains why Red Flag laws are dangerous. [Link] Matthew Petti documents DNC candidates taking money from lobbyists representing foreign governments. [Link] Europe The French president met with the Iranian foreign minister at the G7 Summit. [Link]...

News Roundup 8/26/19

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 26, 2019

US News Twitter is relying on US and European government-funded groups to determine what is allowed on Twitter. Government media sites like RT will no longer be allowed to advertise on Twitter. [Link] A green card holder was detained at the airport for suspected...

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...

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Conflicts of Interest

Foreign Policy Focus #108 – The CIA becomes More Vicious

Foreign Policy Focus #107 – Neocons Push Trump Towards War With Iran

Foreign Policy Focus #106 – Who Cares About Somalia?

Foreign Policy Focus #105 – Trump Lies About Iran

Foreign Policy Focus #104 – The Wars Go On

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

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Kenyan Court Ruling Obstructs Biden’s Plan for UN Force in Haiti

Ukrainian Military Officials Uncover Over $200 Million in Corruption

The Biden Administration Halts Aid to Palestine UN Agency as Famine Takes Hold in Gaza

US Officials Believe DPRK Will Attack South Korea, But Try to Avoid Full-Scale War

Over a Third of Americans Say Israel Is Committing a Genocide in Gaza

Senate Looks to Fund Middle East Military Activity as CENTCOM Is ‘Running Out of Funds’

Palestinians Report Sexual Humiliation and Abuse in Israeli Detention Centers

Ukrainian Government Exposed Surveilling News Outlet

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