Kyle Anzalone

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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

Foreign Policy Focus #94 – Nikki Haley is Awful

by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 18, 2017

On FPF #94, I discuss why US Ambassador to the UN, Nikki Haley, is awful. Haley continues to advocate for war and refuses to do her job as a diplomat. I also update Israel, Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan. Articles Harvard canceled plans to make Chelsea Manning a...

Foreign Policy Focus #93 – Russia Reset

by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 17, 2017

On Foreign Policy Focus #93, I discuss the US and Russia relations. A new story said Russia offered to reset relations with the US in March. While that offer was passed on, Russia's Foreign Ministry and the US State Department now agree there is no need to continue in...

Foreign Policy Focus #92 – Killing the 2001 AUMF

by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 17, 2017

Foreign Policy Focus is a podcast hosted by me, Kyle! It covers current events overseas and how those events affect you at home. While US military operations in the Middle East seem like they are on the other side of the world, they have real impacts on the everyday...

Foreign Policy Focus #91 – Growing Up in the Terror War

by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 15, 2017

On Foreign Policy Focus #91, I share my experience of growing up after 9/11 and the Terror War. I was 10 when the 9/11 attacks happened. I share some myths I believed, I debunk those myths, and talk about how I was led to believe them.

Foreign Policy Focus #90 – Fiction from the Media

by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 13, 2017

On Foreign Policy Focus #90, I discuss some recent reporting in the media. The fictions told be the media lead to a false understanding of foreign policy. I blast the media and reveal the truth.

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Several Large Accounts That Criticized Israel and Musk Banned from X

[UPDATE: The suspensions were lifted soon after Elon Musk said X would investigate the matter.] A group of journalists and political commentators with large followings were banned on X without notice. The owners of the banned profiles pointed to criticisms of...

Kyle Anzalone | Jan 9, 2024

F-16 Transfer to Ukraine Delayed Another 6 Months

The Western plan to transfer advanced American-made fighter jets to Ukraine has hit another delay and is now expected to reach the battlefield during the second quarter of this year. Washington has said it does not expect the warplanes to alter the course of the...

Kyle Anzalone | Jan 8, 2024

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

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 8/5/19

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...

News Roundup 7/30/19

by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 30, 2019

US News Trump said Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats will leave the job next month. [Link] Guatemala signs an immigration deal with the US to avoid sanctions. [Link] Venezuela The US sanctions several Venezuelans and Venezuelan companies it accuses of...

News Roundup 7/25/19

by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 25, 2019

US News Joe Biden appoints hawk as a foreign policy adviser. [Link] The House passes an anti-BDS bill. [Link] Paramount Pictures give the Department of Defense the ability to put talking points into the new Top Gun movie script. In exchange, Paramount was able to use...

News Roundup 7/24/19

by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 24, 2019

US News Trump is forming a close relationship with Lockheed’s CEO. [Link] The Chicago police department carried out more than 11,000 search warrants over five years. The police frequently went to the wrong home, and raids ended up with guns pointed in the faces of...

News Roundup 7/23/19

by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 23, 2019

US News The F-35 has new problems with the canopy. The F-22 has been replaced with F-15 in the Middle East. [Link] Protesters in Puerto Rico are demanding the territory’s leader step down. Puerto Rico’s governor says he will not seek reelection, but will not resign....

News Roundup 7/22/19

by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 22, 2019

US News A Pennsylvania school district sends letters to parents threatening to place children in foster care over unpaid lunch bills. [Link] A man has been released from prison after serving 28 years for a murder he did not commit. [Link] The US sanctions four...

News Roundup 7/18/19

by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 18, 2019

US News The police officer who killed Eric Garner will not face charges. [Link] Trump reallocates $42 million in aid funds from Central American to Juan Guaido’s regime change effort in Venezuela. [Link] Peru’s former president has been attested in the US and is...

News Roundup 7/17/19

by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 17, 2019

US News Trevor Aaronson explains how the FBI’s failed operation ‘Bo Tox’ ends with all charges being dropped. [Link] Senator Warren criticized Defense Secretary Nominee Esper at his confirmation hearing for refusing to recuse himself from decisions involving Raytheon....

News Roundup 7/16/19

by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 16, 2019

US News The House and Senate's NDAA bills head to committee. The NDAA bills passed have key differences about limiting the president's war powers. [Link] North Korea North Korea warns that planned US and South Korean wargames could kill peace talks. North Korea sees a...

News Roundup 7/15/19

by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 15, 2019

US News Sources say Trump is close to removing Dan Coats as Director of National Intelligence. [Link] A Florida police officer has been fired for repeatedly punching a handcuffed man in the face. [Link] The police officer who murdered unarmed Daniel Shaver has been...

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Conflicts of Interest

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

Foreign Policy Focus #94 – Nikki Haley is Awful

Foreign Policy Focus #93 – Russia Reset

Foreign Policy Focus #92 – Killing the 2001 AUMF

Foreign Policy Focus #91 – Growing Up in the Terror War

Foreign Policy Focus #90 – Fiction from the Media

Articles

Several Large Accounts That Criticized Israel and Musk Banned from X

F-16 Transfer to Ukraine Delayed Another 6 Months

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

Kyle Anzalone

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News Roundup 8/5/19

News Roundup 8/2/19

News Roundup 8/1/19

News Roundup 7/30/19

News Roundup 7/25/19

News Roundup 7/24/19

News Roundup 7/23/19

News Roundup 7/22/19

News Roundup 7/18/19

News Roundup 7/17/19

News Roundup 7/16/19

News Roundup 7/15/19

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