Conflicts of Interest
Bernie Drops Out Amid Corona Craziness
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 10, 2020
On FPF #477, I discuss what impact Bernie Sanders dropping out of the race could have on US foreign policy. Bernie held a more non-interventionist view than Trump or Biden. However, Bernie was never willing to put the foreign policy first or challenge his opponents on...
The US Is Making More Weapons in Response to Coronavirus
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 8, 2020
On FPF #476, I discuss the US government is buying more weapons and giving financial support to the weapons markers. The finical assistance was approved through the $2 trillion bailout. The Navy announced it was buying an additional $2 billion in torpedos and missiles...
Is the US Going to War with Venezuela During the Covid Pandemic guest Will Porter
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 6, 2020
Will Porter returns to FPF to discuss the aggressive actions Trump has taken towards Venezuela in recent weeks. The US indicted Maduro then offered a $15 million reward for his arrest. Similar actions were taken in 1989 before the US military invaded Panama and...
War Under the Cover of Coronavirus
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 3, 2020
On FPF #474, I discuss the US moving towards war with Iran under the cover of Coronavirus. Trump took to Twitter to threaten Iran if an attack is carried out against American forces in Iraq. Trump's Tweet creates a situation that means any attack in Iraq - with Iran's...
The US is Exploiting Covid-19 to Push Regime Change
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 1, 2020
On FPF #473, I discuss the US attempts to exploit coronavirus outbreaks to overthrow governments. In Venezuela, the US already has a 'maximum pressure' campaign going. The over a year-long campaign has failed to force the countries president, Maduro, from power, but...
What Is Coronavirus Doing to the US Military guest WIll Porter
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 30, 2020
Will Porter returns to Foreign Policy Focus to discuss how the US military is being impacted by the coronavirus. Will explains that several DoD personnel have now tested positive and many soldiers are in quarantine. The Pentagon has scaled back some games, although...
Bonus: The $2 Trillion Bailout Is Stuffed with Pork guest Steven Clyde
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 28, 2020
On the first bonus episode of Foreign Policy Focus, Steven Clyde of the Libertarian Party Mises Caucus joins the show to talk about the $2 trillion bailouts passed by Congress. The establishment claims the "stimulus" is meant to benefit all Americans in a difficult...
5 Years of US/Saudi War Made Yemen Susceptible to Coronavirus Crisis guest Joanne Leon
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 27, 2020
Joanne Leon returns to FPF to discuss the five year anniversary of the US/Saudi war on Yemen. The anniversary has received almost no media coverage in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak. Ironically, the five years of war in Yemen has created the world's worst...
The EARN IT Act Must Be Stopped guest John Dangelo
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 25, 2020
John Dangelo joins Foreign Policy Focus to discuss the dangerous EARN IT Act. While the bill claims to protect children, in reality, it will allow for mass regulation of communication on the internet. It will roll back the key Section 230 rule that allows for websites...
Pushing Towards War with Iran guest Will Porter
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 23, 2020
Will Porter returns to the show to discuss the Trump admin's move towards war with Iran. The recent events happened under the cover of the coronavirus and got little attention in the MSM. Trump's civilian advisers pushed him to carry out strikes within Iran, and it...
The Deadly Cocktail of Coronavirus and Sanctions
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 20, 2020
On FPF #467, I discuss the deaths caused by coronavirus and US sanctions in Iran. The country has been one of the hardest hit by the outbreak so far and continues to struggle to import medical supplies due to the US sanctions. North Korean and Venezuela are in a...
The State’s ‘Right’ to Kill guest Peter Quinones
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 18, 2020
Peter Quinones returns to Foreign Policy Focus to discuss the state's 'right' to murder and the lack of accountability. Pete first explains how the flawed US justice systems has put innocent people to death. He discusses how police are able to kill people and avoid...
The Chaos in Iraq guest Will Porter
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 16, 2020
Will Porter returns to the show to talk about the chaos in Iraq. Over the weekend, the US bombed several positions claiming to be striking back against the "Iranian-backed" Shia group that killed two Americans and a British soldier. However, the Iraqi government...
Chelsea Manning Is Freed and Trump Bombs Iraq
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 13, 2020
On FPF #464, I discuss Chelsea Manning and the US bombing Shia militias in Iraq. Chelsea Manning was imprisoned for a year for refusing to testify in front of a grand jury about leaking documents to WikiLeaks. Manning took the stand for Julian Assange - who the grand...
Afghanistan’s Competing Presidents
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 11, 2020
On FPF #463, I discuss the political instability caused by two different men claiming to be president. Incumbent Ashraf Ghani and his former Cheif Executive Abdullah Abdullah have both claimed victory in an election that happened in September. They exploit the rampant...
News Roundup 3/10/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 10, 2020
US News After a court ruling, Trump will deploy an additional 160 active-duty troops to the southern border. [Link]Schools are increasingly surveilling students with microphones and facial recognition. [Link]A new body camera for police has live facial recognition...
Articles
Pentagon To Resume Gaza Aid Pier for Now
by Will Porter | Jun 21, 2024
The US military will restart aid operations using the temporary, newly repaired pier deployed near Gaza’s coast. This comes days after the structure was moved due to damage incurred by bad weather.
Netanyahu Accuses Security Minister Ben-Gvir of Leaking State Secrets, Government in Crisis
by Connor Freeman | Jun 20, 2024
Major fractures within Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ruling coalition threaten to collapse the government, reports the New Arab. Netanyahu’s grip on power depends on the support of extremist and ultra-orthodox parties. But the Israeli leader is increasingly at...
US: Ukraine Can Strike ‘Anywhere’ Russian Forces May Cross Border
by Connor Freeman | Jun 20, 2024
Ukraine has been authorized to use US-supplied weapons to strike the Russian mainland wherever Moscow’s troops are advancing from across the border, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan told PBS on Tuesday. The Pentagon also reiterated the escalatory change in...
Putin Accuses NATO of Threatening Security in Asia for Russia, Other Nations
by Connor Freeman | Jun 20, 2024
President Vladimir Putin accused NATO of creating major security threats for Russia in Asia on Thursday, Reuters reported. This comes amid Washington’s escalating buildup for war with China, which has seen increased involvement by the North Atlantic alliance, as well...
IDF: Netanyahu’s Goal of Eliminating Hamas Is Unachievable
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 20, 2024
The US intelligence community assesses that Israel cannot defeat the militant Palestinian organization The spokesman for the Israeli military explained that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s goal of eradicating Hamas is not achievable. The statement comes amid a...
UN: Israeli Authorities Responsible for Crimes Against Humanity
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 20, 2024
A United Nations inquiry into the Israeli onslaught in Gaza found officials in Tel Aviv were culpable for myriad war crimes Speaking to the UN Security Council, the head of an investigatory body probing the Gaza war found Israeli officials committed war crimes during...
Israel Touts Record Weapons Exports in 2023
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 20, 2024
Amid the onslaught in Gaza, Tel Aviv exported $13 billion in arms The Israeli Defense Ministry announced that, for the third straight year, Tel Aviv had set a new record for weapon exports. Israel sold $13 billion in arms last year, with India the largest importer. In...
White House Scraps US-Israel Meeting After Netanyahu Slams Washington
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 20, 2024
In a video, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed the US actions were “inconceivable.” The White House canceled a high-level US meeting with Israeli officials after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu slammed the Biden administration for delaying arms...
US Reaffirms ‘Ironclad’ Support for Philippines After China Boat Ramming
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 20, 2024
Manila reports that a Chinese vessel made contact with a Filipino ship and one soldier lost a thumb in the ensuing sword fight America’s top diplomat reaffirmed the US commitment to a mutual defense pact with the Philippines after a Chinese vessel rammed a Filipino...
Russia, North Korea Sign Mutual Assistance Pact
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 20, 2024
During Russian President Vladimir Putin’s trip to North Korea, he inked a new deal with North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un On the first leg of a trip abroad, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a new mutual assistance agreement with the DPRK. Moscow and...
Israel Says No Ceasefire Deal, Military Ops Will Continue
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 19, 2024
An Israeli official explained that Tel Aviv will not accept any of Hamas’s proposed changes to a deal proposed by Washington Tel Aviv has no intention of reaching a peace deal with Hamas and the onslaught in Gaza will continue in “full force” after the destruction of...
Netanyahu Demands White House Give Him Tools to ‘Finish the Job’ in Gaza
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 19, 2024
Israeli PM tells Secretary of State Antony Blinken it is “inconceivable” the US would withhold arms from Tel Aviv as it “fights for its life” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu published a scathing video blasting the White House for holding back weapons...
News Roundup
News Roundup 5/14/21
by Kyle Anzalone | May 14, 2021
US News Mike Treacy details some of the “crimes” people were issued tickets for during the covid lockdowns. Some of the reasons were as benign as hanging out and sitting in the park. [Link] A police dog found drugs every time it was brought to check a car. Other dogs...
News Roundup 5/13/21
by Kyle Anzalone | May 13, 2021
US News The Department of Homeland Security created a new division to investigate domestic terrorism. [Link] DHS is monitoring social media to identify threats. [Link] The US now claims 130 overseas personnel have been inflicted with “Havana Syndrome.” The US has...
News Roundup 5/12/21
by Kyle Anzalone | May 12, 2021
Afghanistan Pakistan rules out allowing the US to reposition forces from Afghanistan in Pakistan. [Link] CENTCOM reports that withdrawal from Afghanistan is 6-12% complete. [Link] Israel Israel vows escalation in Gaza. So far 35 people in Gaza and five in Israel have...
News Roundup 5/11/21
by Kyle Anzalone | May 11, 2021
US News Overdose deaths in Washington State were up 30% in 2020. [Link] The FDA gives Pfizer emergency approval to give its vaccine to patients as young as 12. [Link] Susan Hennessey was named to the National Security Division of the Justice Department. Hennessey was...
News Roundup 5/10/21
by Kyle Anzalone | May 10, 2021
US News Three million students have dropped out because of virtual learning. [Link] Biden has hired 17 Trump nominated judges to immigration courts. [Link] Former Syria Envoy James Jeffery is now working at West End Execs. [Link] The B-1B bombers are starting to...
News Roundup 5/7/21
by Kyle Anzalone | May 7, 2021
US News Six people received over three million in fraudulent Covid relief payments claiming to run churches. [Link] Secretary of State Antony Blinken warns Western countries about allowing Chinese investment. [Link] Ukraine says it met with State Department officials...
News Roundup 5/6/21
by Kyle Anzalone | May 6, 2021
US News The Biden administration says it supports allowing the WHO to distribute the IP for covid vaccines. [Link] New DNA evidence strongly suggests Ledell Lee was wrongly executed in 2017. [Link] Police officers got qualified immunity after they bullied a...
News Roundup 5/4/21
by Kyle Anzalone | May 4, 2021
Foreign Policy Biden releases documents showing Trump loosened the rules on drone strikes. [Link] The US will put more pressure on the Salvadoran government. [Link] Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the G7 needs to work against China and Russia. [Link] China...
News Roundup 5/2/21
by Kyle Anzalone | May 3, 2021
US News Two Texas police officers were fired for committing crimes on the job. One officer punched a teenage boy for no reason. The other officer pulled his gun and threatened to kill people without cause. [Link] The US announced it will cut its embassy in Moscow...
News Roundup 4/30/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 30, 2021
US News A woman has been charged with a felony for not returning a VHS tape from 1999. [Link] A CA study found massive racial bias in the child welfare system. Half of the black and Native American children received a visit from the state at some time during their...
News Roundup 4/29/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 29, 2021
US News The state of Michigan’s multi-million fund to pay out settlements for wrongful convictions is facing a $7 billion deficit. [Link] The FDA is considering a ban on menthol cigarettes this week. [Link] Sam Power was confirmed to head USAID. [Link] Great Power...
News Roundup 4/28/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 28, 2021
US News Louisiana police placed a GPS tracker on a woman’s car. When she removed it, they demanded the tracker back. [Link] In addition to the $2 trillion covid relief bill and the proposed $2 trillion infrastructure bill, Biden now wants to pass a $1.8 trillion bill...
News Roundup 4/27/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 27, 2021
US News NFL player Sean Culkin covered his 2021 salary into Bitcoin. [Link] Two DC police crash their cars drag racing. [Link] A Virginia police officer shot Isaiah Brown. Brown is in critical condition. Reports say the police officer shot Brown because he believed...
News Roundup 4/26/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 26, 2021
NATO Biden announces his first overseas trip will be to NATO HQ. [Link] NATO is pushing India to join an anti-Russia/China alliance. [Link] Afghanistan The Pentagon has not informed defense contractors on their future role in Afghanistan. [Link The US is deploying...
News Roundup 4/23/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 23, 2021
US News The Supreme Court rules against a minor who received a life sentence without parole. [Link] Montana passed a resolution calling to end the forever wars. [Link] Biden is considering creating an anti-graft task force for Central America that will sanction...
News Roundup 4/22/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 22, 2021
Great Power The US and Russia both have their ambassadors recalled. Russia recalled its ambassador after Biden called Putin a killer and the US just recalled its ambassador. [Link] Ukraine’s president says his country is ready for war and signed a bill calling up...
