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The Economic Consequences of the Peace: 100 Years Later
by Edward Fuller | Dec 16, 2019
Introduction December 12, 2019 is the hundred-year anniversary of The Economic Consequences of the Peace by John Maynard Keynes. This work has been described as “one of the most influential books of the twentieth century.”1 It made Keynes the most famous economist in...
The 2020 War Bill
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 16, 2019
On FPF #430, I discuss the 2020 NDAA. The bill is filled with funding and approval for more war. An earlier version of the bill actually provided some limitations on the president's war-making powers. However, it was stripped out during the conference committee. I...
The Afghanistan Papers Reveal the Government Knew the War Was a Lost Cause
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 13, 2019
On FPF #429, I discuss the Afghanistan Papers. The large cache of documents were released by the Washington Post via FOIA. The papers show the successive White House administrations and Pentagon generals knew the Afghan War was unwinnable but continued to send...
All Roads Lead to the Intelligence Community guest Joanne Leon
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 11, 2019
On this Foreign Policy Focus and Around the Empire swap cast, Kyle and Joanne discuss the Democrats' efforts to impeach Trump over Russiagate. Statements by Nancy Pelosi and witnesses in the impeachment hearings show the blob's real aim to prevent Trump from adopting...
Blowback: Saudi Soldier Shoots Up Florida Airbase
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 9, 2019
On FPF #427, I explain how the shooting at the US base in Flordia was a part of the war the US is fighting in the Middle East. The shooter was a Saudi officer who was training at the base. Before the shooting, the Saudi posted about American crimes against Muslims...
Movie Review: The Report
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 6, 2019
On FPF #426, I review the recently released on Amazon movie, The Report. The movie tells the story of the CIA torture program after 9/11 and Daniel Jones' effort put together a report on the program. The movie is well done and generally gets the narrative correct. I...
NATO Is a Mess. It Is Time to End the Outdated Alliance.
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 4, 2019
On FPF #425, I explain why NATO should be dissolved. NATO leaders are meeting in London and there are plenty of issues among the members. Turkey is recently purchased Russian made air defense systems and is refusing to sign off on defense plans unless other countries...
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...
Articles
US Battle-Testing Anti-Drone Weapon for War with Russia in Gaza
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 4, 2024
The US has deployed a new combat vehicle to Gaza with the aim of field testing the weapon for use in Ukraine, as the Pentagon hopes it will help repel Russian drone attacks. Moscow's forces have made significant territorial gains in Ukraine, in part, by overwhelming...
South Korea Ends Military Pact with North After Tit-for-Tat Balloon Quarrel
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 3, 2024
Seoul says it is scrapping a 2018 military agreement with Pyongyang after North Korea floated hundreds of trash-filled balloons into South Korea. The DPRK says the trash barrage was a response to a years-long South Korean campaign that sent propaganda messages into...
Nearly 40% of Rafah Buildings Damaged Or Destroyed
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 2, 2024
Satellite imagery shows that 40% of the buildings in the southern region of the Gaza Strip have now been damaged or destroyed by the Israeli onslaught. Before Israel began its assault on the city, Rafah had served as a refuge for over 1 million Palestinians. ...
NATO Chief Asks Allies to Commit $44 Billion in Military Aid to Ukraine Annually
by Kyle Anzalone | May 30, 2024
The secretary-general of NATO is asking its 32 members to commit $44 billion in military aid to Ukraine every year. The request is two times larger than an earlier proposal of $108 billion over five years, and the military aid would also be funneled through NATO...
Israel Used US-Made Bombs in Rafah Tent Camp Massacre
by Dave DeCamp | May 29, 2024
Investigations from CNN and the New York Times found that the bombs Israel dropped on a tent camp in Rafah on Sunday were made in the US.
Blinken Hints US Will Allow Ukraine To Strike Russian Territory With US Missiles
by Dave DeCamp | May 29, 2024
Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday hinted that the US may allow Ukraine to strike Russian territory with US-made missiles, which would risk provoking a major response from Moscow.
White House Threatens to Strengthen Sanctions on China and Russia
by Kyle Anzalone | May 28, 2024
The Biden administration is attempting to rally its allies to strengthen sanctions aimed at disrupting the relationship between Russia and China. Washington has increasingly attempted to use trade and financial blacklists to punish Beijing and Moscow for what the...
Israeli Knesset Considers Law that Will Label UN Aid Agency as ‘Terror Group’
by Kyle Anzalone | May 27, 2024
The Israeli legislature plans to hold a vote on a bill that would name the UN Aid Agency for Palestinians (UNRWA) as a terrorist organization. Since October 7, Israel has killed hundreds of UNRWA staff in Gaza and alleged the group has ties to Hamas. The Knesset...
White House Calls on Kenya to Expedite Armed Deployment to Haiti
by Kyle Anzalone | May 26, 2024
Responding to the deaths of two American missionaries in Haiti, the White House is pushing Kenya to rush armed men to Port-au-Prince. The US is providing funding and training for about 1,000 Kenyan troops that will be sent to Haiti and transfer authority to a...
Biden to Make Kenya Major Non-NATO Ally as Country Delays Armed Deployment to Haiti
by Kyle Anzalone | May 23, 2024
President Joe Biden announced the US would make Kenya a Major non-NATO Ally (MNNA) during President William Ruto’s visit to Washington. Countries that become MNNAs receive more access to American training, weapons, and technology. In exchange for Ruto agreeing to send...
Russia Begins Nuclear Weapons Drills Near Ukrainian Border
by Kyle Anzalone | May 22, 2024
Russian forces are undergoing a test of their ability to deploy tactical nuclear weapons near the country’s border with Ukraine. The Kremlin announced the war games earlier this month in response to Western leaders suggesting NATO troops could enter Ukraine. ...
Israel Seizes AP’s Equipment, Reverses Move After Pressure
by Kyle Anzalone | May 21, 2024
Israeli authorities seized broadcasting equipment from the Associated Press and blocked the outlet’s live feed of Gaza. The move is part of a crackdown on media in Israel. The White House expressed concern over the theft of the American outlet’s equipment. The AP...
News Roundup
News Roundup 2/26/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 26, 2021
US News Forty-one Republicans introduce a bill that will prevent Biden from lifting sanctions on Iran. [Link] USA Today gives a look at the massive US military operations around the world from 2018-2020. In those three years the US conducted counterterror operations...
News Roundup 2/25/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 25, 2021
US News YouTube removed a Consortium News video that covered election suppression in the Georgia Senate runoff. [Link] Facebook plans to invest $1 billion in the news industry over the next three years. Facebook invested $600 million in the industry since 2018. [Link]...
News Roundup 2/24/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 24, 2021
US News Twitter added a ‘hacked materials’ warning to an article published by The Gray Zone detailing how BBC, Reuters, and Bellingcat were paid by the UK Foreign Office. [Link] The US opened a new facility to cage migrant children. [Link] The New York police officers...
News Roundup 2/23/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 23, 2021
US News Texas police arrested a man for walking in the street during the Texas freeze. [Link] The Los Angeles school district will cut the number of police officers in schools by a third. The cuts will allow $25 million to be redirected towards support services....
News Roundup 2/22/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 22, 2021
US News Assange’s lawyers are considering a cross appeal to the UK High Court. [Link] Bolivia has returned the entire US-IMF loan the country received when a coup government was in charge. The $346 million loan racked up $25 million in interest when it was paid off....
News Roundup 2/19/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 19, 2021
US News Legal marijuana jobs increased by 77,000 in 2020. Now over 300,000 Americans work in the weed industry. [Link] Paul Sperry was suspended by Twitter. [Link] Texas police killed a man by setting on fire with their tasers. The cops received qualified immunity....
News Roundup 2/18/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 18, 2021
US News Chicago’s Mayor Lori Lightfoot took $281 million in Covid relief money and allocated it to police. [Link] An Appeals Court rules that NYC can release the misconduct records of police officers. The police union attempted to sue to keep officers misdeeds secret....
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...
