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FPF #210 – Afghan Ceasefire & The Space Force

by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 22, 2018

On FPF #210, I discuss a brief ceasefire in Afghanistan. The ceasefire held for three days at the end of the Islamic holy month. After the ceasefire expired, fighting resumed with the Taliban killing as many as 50 Afghan soldiers. I address the massive Department of...

FPF #209 – Killing Yemen

by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 20, 2018

On FPF#209, I recap the Yemeni Civil War. The war has raged since the Saudi-led coalition began its bombing campaign in 2015. The war has devastated the people of Yemen and sparked the worst humanitarian crisis on the planet. The people of Yemen are subject to a...

FPF #208 – Stalin's Military Failures guest Marko Marjanovic

by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 18, 2018

On FPF #208, Marko Marjanovic joins the show to discuss the failures of Stalin's centrally planned military leading up to WWII. The failures amount to the USSR having the most losses on one side of a war. While the Red Army had the equipment and technology to defend...

FPF #207 – Understanding Colombia guest Brian Saady

by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 15, 2018

On FPF #207, Brian Saady returns to the show to help us understand Colombia. The Colombian government is in the process a peace process to end a decades-long war with the FARC and is in the middle of a presidential election. The first round of voting has narrowed the...

FPF #206 – Genocide & Peace guest Will Porter

by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 12, 2018

On FPF #206, Will Porter returns to the show to discuss Yemen and North Korea. Will recaps the humanitarian crisis in Yemen. He explains the importance of the Port of Hodeida and how an attack on the port will have catastrophic consequences for Yemen. Kyle and Will...

FPF #205 – Trump Bucks Establishment, Eyes Diplomacy

by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 11, 2018

On FPF #205, I breakdown Trump's press conference after the G7. Trump said that Russia should rejoin the G7 without giving Crimea back to Ukraine. Trump stated that a successful summit with Kim Jong Un would be a minimum of establishing a dialog. He also said he...

FPF #204 – FBI Entrapment guest Patrick MacFarlane

by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 8, 2018

On FPF #204, Patrick MacFarlane joins the show to discuss entrapment. The FBI has a history of using sting operations to generate terrorism charges against young Muslim men. Patrick breaks down the history and principles with entrapments. We then discuss how the...

FPF #203 – Endless Defeat in Afghanistan

by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 6, 2018

On FPF #203, I discuss recent news showing the Afghanistan War is lost. The Trump policy has been in place since August, but the militant groups continue to control a significant portion of the country. After 17 years of US intervention, only 44% of Afghani children...

FPF #202 – Trump/Kim Summit Revived

by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 4, 2018

On FPF #202, I discuss Trump decision to recommit to the Summit with Kim Jong Un in Singapore on June 12th. A North Korean official, Kim Yong Chol, traveled to the US to meet with Mike Pompeo, then met with President Trump. After the meeting, Trump said he planned to...

FPF #201 – Taking on the War with Memes guest Mance Rayder

by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 1, 2018

On FPF #201, Mance Rayder joins the show to discuss Pulse, Palestine, and memes. Mance updates the story of the Pulse Nightclub Shooting. The shooter's wife was found innocent at trial a trial that included shocking admissions from the prosecution. Mance explains his...

FPF #200 – Scott Horton

by Kyle Anzalone | May 30, 2018

Scott Horton returns to Foreign Policy Focus to discuss the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Scott breaks down Iraqi Shia politics and how the recent Iraqi election played out. Scott explains the connections between the Shia leaders, Iran, and the US. Scott also updates...

FPF #199 – The Nature of War guest Antony Sammeroff

by Kyle Anzalone | May 28, 2018

On FPF #199, joins the show Antony Sammeroff discusses the nature of war. Antony presents his views through the libertarian philosophy. During the show, Antony explains the morality of war and the impacts of the war at home. Antony Sammeroff is the host of...

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Zelensky Asks Netanyahu to Visit Israel in Show of Support

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sent a request to Tel Aviv to coordinate a trip to Israel in a show of support. The White House is trying to unify the wars in Israel and Ukraine by pushing a spending bill that includes aid for Kiev, Tel Aviv, Taipei, and...

Kyle Anzalone | Oct 11, 2023

Russian Official Says No Plans to Alter Nuclear Test Ban

A top Russian diplomat explained that the Kremlin will not abandon its ban on testing nuclear weapons unless the US detonates a nuke first. President Vladimir Putin recently said that Moscow has no need to alter its current nuclear policy. Deputy Foreign Minister...

Kyle Anzalone | Oct 10, 2023

Growing Number of Ukrainians Oppose Fighting, Want Diplomatic End to War

A recent poll found that the number of Ukrainians who want to fight Russia until the end of the war has fallen to 60%. President Volodymyr Zelensky has tight control over media in Ukraine, and his regime has targeted dissenters against fighting the war. The Gallup...

Kyle Anzalone | Oct 9, 2023

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Nairobi’s High Court Puts Hold on US-Backed Kenyan Troop Deployment to Haiti

Kenya’s High Court put a temporary suspension on a planned troop deployment to Haiti. The Joe Biden administration made a deal with Nairobi to deploy its soldiers to Haiti on a mission approved by the UN Security Council. The US agreed to finance the mission and...

Kyle Anzalone | Oct 9, 2023

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Sen. Schumer Leads First Congressional Delegation to China in Four Years

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer arrived in China on Saturday. Schumer and five other Senators are the first American legislators to visit China since 2019. The delegation’s visit comes as the relationship between Washington and Beijing has severely...

Kyle Anzalone | Oct 8, 2023

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Slovakia Suspends Military Support for Ukraine

Slovakia's outgoing government has halted security assistance for Ukraine. The Slovak Social Democracy party (Smer-SD) won last week's election on a platform of ending military aid to Kiev. On Friday, a Slovakian government spokesman announced the caretaker...

Kyle Anzalone | Oct 8, 2023

Growing Number of Americans Are Opposed to Sending More Weapons to Ukraine

A new poll by Reuters shows only 41% believe Washington should continue to send arms to Kiev. The White House is pushing Congress to pass a $24 billion aid package for Ukraine. However, the assistance package is being held up as the House seeks a new Speaker,...

Kyle Anzalone | Oct 5, 2023

New Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chair Supports Blocking Portion of Aid to Egypt

Senator Ben Cardin informed the Start Department that he would like to withhold over $200 million in military aid earmarked for Egypt over concerns about Cairo’s human rights abuses. The potential suspension comes after the former chairman of the Foreign Relations...

Kyle Anzalone | Oct 4, 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 3/12/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 12, 2020

US News Trump issues an order that halts flights from Europe starting on Thursday. Trump issued several other orders to fight the coronavirus. He instructed the Treasury Department to defer tax payments without penalty. He also announced the federal government will...

News Roundup 3/11/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 11, 2020

US News Trump says there may be a very dramatic response by the US government into the economy because of the Coronavirus. [Link]Virginia is expected to enact a new law that will decriminalize under an ounce of marijuana. The law makes possession of under an ounce...

News Roundup 3/9/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 9, 2020

US News Trump names Congressman Mark Meadows as his chief of staff. Mick Mulvaney is out as acting chief of staff. [Link]The DNC changed its debate rules to prevent Tulsi from joining Bernie and Biden on the debate stage. [Link]The Pentagon informs Congress it plans...

News Roundup 3/6/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 6, 2020

US News The Supreme Court issued a temporary stay of execution for Nathaniel Woods. Woods was scheduled to be executed even though the state admits he did not kill anyone. The order was given minutes before he was scheduled to be executed. The stay was then rejected...

News Roundup 3/5/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 5, 2020

US News Tulsi Gabbard received at least one delegate on Super Tuesday. Recent Democratic Party debate rules have allowed all candidates with at least a delegate to participate in the debate. There is now concern the DNC will alter debate rules to prevent Tulsi from...

News Roundup 3/4/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 4, 2020

US News Chris Matthews will retire from his show because he made inappropriate comments to a woman. [Link]Senator Bernie Sanders refused to attend the AIPAC conference this year. Michael Bloomberg was the only Democratic presidential candidate to attend the...

News Roundup 3/3/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 3, 2020

US News Senator Klobuchar ends her campaign. Klobuchar and Mayor Pete endorsed Biden. [Link] North Korea North Korea tested two short-range missiles. [Link] Afghanistan The Taliban rule out talks with the Afghan government until they agree to complete a prisoner swap...

News Roundup 3/2/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 2, 2020

US News Mayor Pete will end his presidential bid. [Link]Trump will invoke a federal defense law to increase the production of medical equipment needed to combat the coronavirus. [Link]Trump wants to hold arms control talks with Russia, China, the UK, and France....

News Roundup 2/28/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 28, 2020

US News Senator Rand Paul says he has the support of Trump on changes to the FISA court to prevent it from authorizing surveillance of Americans. [Link]Joe Biden claimed several times to have been arrested in apartheid South Africa while supporting Nelson Mandela. No...

News Roundup 2/27/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 27, 2020

US News The mass data collection program authorized by the USA Freedom Act led to zero arrests. [Link]The mass data collection program will expire on March 15th, unless it is extended by Congress. AG Barr made the case to Congress for extending the program. However,...

News Roundup 2/26/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 26, 2020

US News A new California bill would require adult entertainers to get professional licenses from the state. [Link]On the first day of his extradition hearing, Assange was handcuffed 11 times and stripped naked twice. He also had his case files confiscated. [Link]Trump...

News Roundup 2/25/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 25, 2020

US News Trump’s 2021 budget includes money to prosecute medical marijuana users in states where it is legal. [Link]Intelligence officials are sowing discord in the 2020 election by claiming Russia is backing Trump and Bernie. [Link]Three senior Democrat Senators write...