Kyle Anzalone

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Scott Horton on the US Empowering Iran and Creating a Failing Government in Iraq

by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 2, 2019

Scott Horton returns to the show to discuss the turmoil in Iraq. The prime minister resigned over the weekend as government forces have now killed over 400 protesters since October 1st. Scott explains how the Iraq War removed Saddam from power helping to expand...

What’s Wrong with ‘Détente’ Anyway?

by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 27, 2019

On FPF #423, I break down an Oliver Stone tweet saying the US should develop a more diplomatic relationship with Russia. I look at some of the reasons, so many Americans reflexively oppose the US strengthening ties with our nuclear rival. I take on some establishment...

The Deep State Is Exploiting Impeachment guest Joanne Leon

by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 25, 2019

Joanne Leon returns to the show to cover the second week of the impeachment hearings. Joanne explains that some of those who testified did so to push the establishment's narrative on Ukraine and Russia. Fiona Hill, as one example, attempted to the line that Ukraine...

Trump Is Awful on Iran and Israel

by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 20, 2019

On FPF #421, I discuss Trump getting Iran and Israel wrong. Trump continues the failed maximum pressure campaign against Iran. The Iranian people are suffering but their leaders remain firmly in place. The US continues to place more sanctions on Iran and Iran responds...

Trump’s Ukraine Policy Goes on Trial at Impeachment guest Joanne Leon

by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 18, 2019

Joanne Leon returns to FPF to discuss the first public impeachment hearing. Joanne gives a break down of Kent and Taylor's testimony. Joanne explains the MSM headline of bombshell revelations are simply wrong. While the hearing were meant to focus on Trump's alleged...

Wasting Our Money on War

by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 15, 2019

On FPF #419, I discuss all the money the US is wasting on war. The Watson Institute has an update on the cost of war project; the US has spent $6.4 trillion since 2001 on the Terror Wars. The wars have been a complete failure, took thousands of American lives,...

A Coup in Bolivia

by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 13, 2019

On FPF #418, I discuss the events in Bolivia that led to Morales' resignation. Mainstream sources and groups claim Morales deserved to be removed from power after violating term limits and rigging a recent election. I explain the alternative narrative that Morales was...

Former US-Backed Forces Commit War Crimes in Syria guest Will Porter

by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 11, 2019

Will Porter returns to Foreign Policy Focus to discuss his recent work on Assange, Syria, and Yemen. Kyle and Will talk about the dangers of Assange's condition and solitary confinement. Will explains how the formerly US-backed Syrian rebels are now committing crimes...

Google Wants More Business with the Pentagon

by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 8, 2019

On FPF #416, I discuss tech companies' ties to the military. Tech companies often present themselves as being 'progressive,' and some even have human right statements. Last year, Google employees quit in protest over the company contracting with the Pentagon to...

Impeachment, Assange, and Syria

by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 6, 2019

On FPF #415, I cover important new dealing with US foreign policy. The House is moving forward with impeaching Trump. I argue that Trump's decision to give military aid to Ukraine is more of a scandal than the alleged quid-pro-quo. A UN investigator said Julian...

Israeli Elections Explained guest Kalmen Barkin

by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 1, 2019

Kalmen Barkin joins Foreign Policy Focus to talk about Israeli elections. Israel has now had two elections without picking a new prime minister and it is possible Israel will soon have a third election. The front runners in the election are Netanyahu and Gantz. Kalmen...

Whistleblowers Expose OPCW Lies in Douma Report

by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 30, 2019

On FPF #413, I discuss the importance of international watchdog groups, the OPCW [chemical weapons] and IAEA [nuclear technology]. Two whistleblowers have come out and exposed lies and misleading information in the OPCW's report on the alleged chemical weapons attack...

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US Tells UN Court Israel Must Be Allowed to Continue Occupation of Palestine

A State Department official speaking before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) urged the body not to order Israel to end the occupation of Palestine. The court is currently hearing arguments in a case that calls on Israel to end the military occupation of the...

Kyle Anzalone | Feb 21, 2024

Israel Further Limits Aid Into Gaza, Leading to More Starving Children

Over the past two weeks, Israeli actions have severely limited aid agencies’ ability to distribute aid in Gaza. The situation is particularly grim in the northern half of the Strip, where aid deliveries have been halted for three weeks. One in six children are...

Kyle Anzalone | Feb 20, 2024

Pentagon Developing Naval Drone Swarms for War With China

The US Navy will test surface and underwater drone swarms next month in preparation for a future war with China. In the near term, American defense officials have warned that war with China over Taiwan could break out. The US is developing drone swarms in other...

Kyle Anzalone | Feb 19, 2024

Genocide Court Calls on Israel to Prevent ‘Exponential Increase of Humanitarian Nightmare’

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) demanded that Israel abide by a ruling the court issued last month as Palestinians suffer in a “perilous situation.” The court issued the statement in response to a request by South Africa for the court to intervene and...

Kyle Anzalone | Feb 18, 2024

blockade violated qatar's rights: international court

US Official Admits Israeli Actions Make It ‘Virtually Impossible’ to Distribute Aid in Gaza

A US Middle East official explained that Israeli decisions to target police in Gaza have made the distribution of aid in the besieged enclave “virtually impossible.” The official added that Israel has failed to provide evidence for its claim that Hamas is stealing...

Kyle Anzalone | Feb 18, 2024

Israel Killed 75% of Journalists in War Zones Last Year

A global watchdog group for the treatment of journalists found that Israeli forces were responsible for about three-quarters of all journalists killed in war zones during 2023. The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) found that 72 Palestinian reporters were...

Kyle Anzalone | Feb 15, 2024

Norway Warns ‘Russia Is in a Stronger Position Now Than a Year Ago’

A top Norwegian official warned that Ukraine was facing multiple challenges and Russia was getting stronger. The bleak assessment was made as the US and Europe look to commit over $100 billion to the Ukrainian war effort. On the battlefield, Kiev is facing a...

Kyle Anzalone | Feb 13, 2024

South Africa Asks Genocide Court to Order Israel Halt Rafah Offensive

South Africa has petitioned the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to take emergency action as Israel plans an offensive on a Gazan city sheltering about two-thirds of Palestinians living in the Strip. Tel Aviv and Washington have rebuked the court for finding...

Kyle Anzalone | Feb 13, 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 2/17/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 17, 2021

US News Hedge fund Alden Global Capital will buy Tribune Publishing - publisher of the Chicago Tribune and other papers - for $630 million. Alden Global Capital already owns Digital First Media. DFM includes papers like The Denver Post and Boston Herald. [Link] The...

News Roundup 2/16/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 16, 2021

US News Missouri sent letters to 46,000 residents demanding the repay money the state said it over-paid in unemployment. [Link] Ohio police arrested a mother of two for leaving her ten and two year old children home alone while she was at work. [Link] Biden has...

News Roundup 2/11/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 11, 2021

US News A new bill proposes cutting civilian Pentagon jobs by 100,000. [Link] Facebook will begin limiting the amount of political content in some user’s feeds. [Link] Great Power Ukraine announces at NATO HQ it would build two new navy bases on the Black Sea and Sea...

News Roundup 2/10/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 10, 2021

US News Gregory Berry was wrongfully convicted of murder. He was exonerated after the gunman revealed that police beat him until he said Berry committed the crime. [Link] South Dakota voters approved a marijuana legalization referendum. The state’s governor, Kristi...

News Roundup 2/9/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 9, 2021

US News Facebook will crack down on vaccine misinformation. [Link] Cass Sunstein joins Biden’s DHS to craft immigration policy. [Link] A proposed House bill will make gun ownership highly regulated and establish a gun database. [Link] A federal appeals court ruled it...

News Roundup 2/8/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 8, 2021

US News The Minneapolis police department obtained a geofence warrant. The warrant forced Google to give the police the names of the accounts of the people at an area of the George Floyd protest. [Link] Healthcare workers replaced police in 750 calls in the past year....

News Roundup 2/5/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 5, 2021

US News The mayor of Olympia, Washington called protesters, who occupied a hotel demanding more aid for the homeless, ‘domestic terrorists.’ [Link] Phoenix prosecutors are labeling a group of young protesters, including minors, as a gang to charge them with more...

News Roundup 2/4/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 4, 2021

US News The Biden Admin is continuing the Trump immigration policy of forcing asylum seekers to remain in Mexico while their claim is processed. [Link] A new video shows police officers murdering a teen who was having a mental health crisis. Officers reported the teen...

News Roundup 2/3/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 3, 2021

US News Biden undoes a late-Trump regulatory move that would have allowed doctors to more easily prescribe Suboxone to treat opioid disorders. [Link] The CDC says it can issue criminal penalties for travelers not wearing masks. [Link] The Pentagon declares climate...

News Roundup 2/2/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 2, 2021

US News Wikipedia is introducing new standards to increase diversity and target harassment. [Link] The cop who murdered Ryan Whitaker will not face charges. [Link] Biden is signing a large number of executive orders in his first weeks in office. [Link] Biden gives...

News Roundup 2/1/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 1, 2021

US News Several police officers tackled, handcuffed, then sprayed a chemical in the face of a nine-year-old girl. [Link] Kevin Clinesmith, former FBI lawyer, was sentenced to 12 months probation for lying on the warrant to spy on Carter Page and the Trump campaign....

News Roundup 1/29/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 29, 2021

US News Biden expresses his intent to keep the Jones Act in place. The law prevents foreign ships from picking up and delivering goods between American ports. The law harms the Hawaiian and Puerto Rican economies. [Link] The US sent three warships into the Black Sea....