Kyle Anzalone

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Democrats Push Cold War and Impeachment

by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 24, 2020

On FPF #447, I discuss the Democrats push to demonize Russia in a failing attempt to impeach Trump. Rep Adam Schiff has led with Cold War rhetoric to try to pump up a lacking case. The narrative the Democrats are pushing forward against Trump is dishonest and...

Trump Doubles Down on the Failed Coup in Venezuela

by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 22, 2020

On FPF #446, I discuss the US continuing to push Juan Guaido's failed coup attempt against Maduro. Nearly a year ago, Guaido declared himself president of Venezuela with the backing of the US. He claimed this authority from his position as the leader of a legislative...

Lies They Tell To Start Wars

by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 20, 2020

On FPF #445, I debunk lies about North Korea and Iran. On North Korea, the blob often claims the US must take an aggressive position on North Korea because of North Korean nuclear weapons. I explain how the North Korean nuclear weapon program is a reaction to...

US Officials Have A ‘Disincentive’ to Tell the Truth

by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 17, 2020

On FPF #444, I discuss the Congressional hearing of the Inspector General for the Afghan War. During his testimony, he said US officials have a "disincentive" to tell the truth about the situation in Afghanistan, and we have created a situation that basically requires...

The Fallout and Lies of the Soleimani Assassination

by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 15, 2020

On FPF #443, I discuss the fallout of the Soleimani assassination and the lies the Trump administration is telling. Trump and his team have had to walk back all their claims that Soleimani was an imminent threat. Now, Pompeo has claimed the decision was made to...

Maximum Pressure, Maximum Failure guest Will Porter

by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 13, 2020

Will Porter returns to Foreign Policy Focus to talk about Trump's 'maximum pressure' strategy. Will covers the recent news that Iran shot down the Ukrainiahttp://traffic.libsyn.com/foreignpolicyfocus/FPF442.mp3n civilian flight, killing 176 people. Will and Kyle...

Is Trump Deescalating the War with Iran?

by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 10, 2020

On FPF #441, I cover the assassination of Soleimani and the subsequent Iranian missile attack. The Iranian missile attack did not kill anyone, and that appears to have been the Iranian intention. The symbolic response to Trump's act of war, allowed Trump to back away...

The Assassination of Soleimani and Iran’s Missile Attack

by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 8, 2020

On FPF #440, I cover all the breaking news from Iraq, including Iran's missile attack on the al-Asad Airbase in Iraq. The attack was a response to the US assassination of Soleimani. The assassination has provoked moves by several actors. US and allies are moving...

Scott Horton on Trump’s Assassination of Soleimani

by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 4, 2020

Scott Horton returns to Foreign Policy Focus to cover the assassination of General Qasem Soleimani, the head of the Iranian Quds Force. Scott discusses the importance of Soleimani and why his killing could spark more conflict in the Middle East. He then debunks the...

The Heroic Chelsea Manning Rots in Prison

by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 3, 2020

On FPF #438, I talk about the torture of Chelsea Manning. Chelsea heroically leaked to Wikileaks the Afghan war logs, Iraq War documents, and State Department cables that revealed US war crimes. Chelsea was given 35 years for liberating the documents. She spent the...

Protesters Break Into the US Embassy in Iraq

by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 1, 2020

On FPF #437, I discuss Iraqi protesters breaking into the US Embassy in Baghdad. The protesters took to the street outside of the embassy in response to US airstrikes on an Iraqi militia. The US claims the strikes targeted an Iranian backed militia that had attacked...

The War Party Endangers All of Us

by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 30, 2019

On FPF #436, I do the second half of my end of year wrap up. I continue to ask if American foreign policy has made Americans safer. I look at the wars in Afghanistan, Syria, Iraq, Yemen, Somalia, and Libya. In all cases, the wars led by the war party are making us...

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US Vetoes UN Resolution Condemning Israel for Flour Massacre

The US vetoed a UN Security Council resolution condemning Israel for a massacre of civilians surrounding an aid convoy in Gaza, a motion supported by all other member states.

Kyle Anzalone | Mar 3, 2024

Netanyahu Breaks Off Hostage Talks With Hamas

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Qatari and Egyptian officials that Israeli officials will not engage in another round of talks until Hamas provides a full list of living Israeli hostages in Gaza.

Kyle Anzalone | Mar 3, 2024

Biden Campaign Taking ‘Extraordinary Steps’ To Prevent Pro-Palestinian Protests at Events

The Joe Biden reelection campaign has taken several severe steps to curtail pro-Palestinian supporters from interrupting his speeches.

Kyle Anzalone | Mar 3, 2024

UN Report Finds Palestinians Sexually Abused and Beaten in Israeli Detention

A document compiled by the UN Palestinian agency (UNRWA) found rampant abuse of Palestinians in Israeli detention facilities. The detainees report frequent beatings, sexual abuse, and even the deaths of prisoners. Thousands of Palestinians have been rounded by the...

Kyle Anzalone | Mar 3, 2024

Zelensky Says Lack of Western Military Aid ‘Unacceptable’

The Ukrainian President criticized his nation’s Western supporters for not providing enough aid. The leader appeared to criticize Republicans in the US House for playing “political games.” He said the lack of aid for Ukraine was “unacceptable,” and it was needed...

Kyle Anzalone | Mar 3, 2024

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Kenya and Haiti Sign Agreement to Deploy Force to Caribbean Nation

The leaders of Kenya and Haiti inked a pact for a Kenya-led UN mission to the Caribbean nation. Nairobi plans to send 1,000 armed men, dubbed police officers, to Port-au-Prince as local authorities have all but lost control of Haiti’s capital city. The Joe Biden...

Kyle Anzalone | Mar 1, 2024

Israel Announces New West Bank Settlement Expansion in Defiance of White House

Israel approved the building of 3,600 Israeli homes in a new West Bank settlement. The announcement came just days after Secretary of State Antony Blinken declared the settlements were inconsistent with international law. Tel Aviv routinely ignores Washington’s...

Kyle Anzalone | Feb 29, 2024

Top EU Official Says Israel Created Hamas to Divide Palestinians

The European Union foreign policy chief explained that the Israeli government created Hamas to divide the Palestinians. Several top Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, have gloated about using Hamas to divide the Palestinians and prevent...

Kyle Anzalone | Feb 28, 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 3/29/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 29, 2021

US News New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio can sign a bill to end qualified immunity in the city. [Link] White House Press Secretary Jen Paski received at least $5,000 from Israeli spy firm AnyVision. [Link] Facebook suspended the account of Venezuela’s President for...

News Roundup 3/26/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 26, 2021

US News A F-35 shot itself, causing $2.5 million in damage. [Link] The Netherlands will spend $40 million to upgrade an American Army arms depot. [Link] Secretary of State Blinken is deciding if the US will label the ethnic cleansing targeting the Muslim minority. ...

News Roundup 3/24/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 24, 2021

US News Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin were awarded a $7.6 billion contract by the government to build a new missiles defense system. [Link] Biden sent officials to Mexico to pressure the government to stem the flow of migrants arriving at the US southern...

News Roundup 3/23/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 23, 2021

China NATO sees China as an opportunity to strengthen the alliance. [Link] US, UK, EU, and Canada slapped joint sanction on China. [Link] The White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki says the US could levy further sanctions on China. [Link] Myanmar The US and EU issued...

News Roundup 3/22/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 22, 2021

US News Dozens of White House staffers have been suspended, and some asked to resign, over past weed use. [Link] Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin told his Indian counterpart that India should avoid buying Russian made military equipment to avoid being...

News Roundup 3/19/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 19, 2021

US News US-Chinese talks in Alaska are leading to more confrontation than diplomacy. [Link] Trump’s last minute decision to add Cuba back to the state sponsor of terrorism list is causing Cubans to have struggle to access banking. [Link] Putin offered to engage in...

News Roundup 3/18/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 18, 2021

US News A New Hampshire town is evicting 25 people from their homes because they are ‘tiny homes.’ [Link] A North Korean diplomat said the US effort to reach out for talks was a “cheap trick” and North Korea would not engage with the US until the hostile policy was...

News Roundup 3/17/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 17, 2021

Great Power The UK will increase its cap of nuclear weapons from 180 to 260. [Link] Biden says Putin will pay for alleged election interference. [Link] The US pressured Brazil not to buy Russia-made Covid vaccines. [Link] Four Senators call for increasing the State...

News Roundup 3/16/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 16, 2021

US News Two people were charged with assaulting Capitol police officer Brian Sicknick. Sicknick died after the Capitol Riot. It is unclear of the assault - spraying an irritant at Sicknick - caused his death. [Link] The US increased its share of global weapon sales...

News Roundup 3/15/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 15, 2021

US News A Michigan police officer was charged with a felony after he allowed his police dog to needlessly attack a man for four minutes. [Link] Cuba accuses the US of promoting - potentially deadly - illegal migration to the US by allowing Cubans easy asylum once...

News Roundup 3/11/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 11, 2021

China Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet with top Chinese officials in Alaska next week. [Link] Blinken said the US will take action against those who commit human rights violations in Hong King. [Link] Myanmar The US sanctioned the children of Myanmar’s...

News Roundup 3/10/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 10, 2021

US News The Supreme Court declines to hear the appeal of a man who was beat by police officers while standing on his front porch. The 6th Court of Appeals granted the cops qualified immunity. [Link] South Korea will increase its payment for US soldiers deployed to...

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Conflicts of Interest

Democrats Push Cold War and Impeachment

Trump Doubles Down on the Failed Coup in Venezuela

Lies They Tell To Start Wars

US Officials Have A ‘Disincentive’ to Tell the Truth

The Fallout and Lies of the Soleimani Assassination

Maximum Pressure, Maximum Failure guest Will Porter

Is Trump Deescalating the War with Iran?

The Assassination of Soleimani and Iran’s Missile Attack

Scott Horton on Trump’s Assassination of Soleimani

The Heroic Chelsea Manning Rots in Prison

Protesters Break Into the US Embassy in Iraq

The War Party Endangers All of Us

Articles

US Vetoes UN Resolution Condemning Israel for Flour Massacre

Netanyahu Breaks Off Hostage Talks With Hamas

Biden Campaign Taking ‘Extraordinary Steps’ To Prevent Pro-Palestinian Protests at Events

UN Report Finds Palestinians Sexually Abused and Beaten in Israeli Detention

Zelensky Says Lack of Western Military Aid ‘Unacceptable’

Kenya and Haiti Sign Agreement to Deploy Force to Caribbean Nation

Israel Announces New West Bank Settlement Expansion in Defiance of White House

Top EU Official Says Israel Created Hamas to Divide Palestinians

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