Conflicts of Interest
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...
Trump’s Foreign Policy Failed in 2019
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 27, 2019
On FPF #435, I discuss how Trump's foreign policy has been unsuccessful and made Americans less safe in 2019. I break down Trump's 2019 policy in Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran. Trump has moved the world away from arms control and towards more war.
The Wars Rage On During Christmas
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 25, 2019
On FPF #434, I update the most important news of the last week. I discuss Kim's upcoming end of year deadline and what could happen if the US fails to engage North Korea in meaningful talks. Trump signed the 2020 NDAA this week. The bill will sanction European energy...
The Dark History of the ATF guest Sam Jacbos
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 23, 2019
I invited Sam Jacobs on the show to discuss the dark history of the ATF. Sam has a recent article that covers the ATF gun-walking operations know as 'Fast and Furious.' Sam explains how the program provided arms to deadly cartels. The weapons were used to kill many...
Dems Impeach Trump Over Nothing, While Ignoring His Real Crimes
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 20, 2019
On FPF #432, I explain my view that the Democrats' case for impeaching Trump is very weak. The House passed two articles of impeachment this week, although House leadership is now preventing those from going to the Senate. While everyone is distracted with these...
Ending Wars with ‘Defend the Guard’ guest Mike Maharrey
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 18, 2019
Mike Maharrey returns to FPF to discuss the Defend the Guard Act. Defend the Guard is a bill introduced at the state level that prevents the federal government from using National Guard troops in undeclared forever wars. The movement is growing as more states will...
Articles
Trump Picks Russia Hawk as Envoy to Ukraine Conflict
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 27, 2024
On Wednesday, President-elect Donald Trump tapped retired General Keith Kellogg as his envoy to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Kellogg advocated for the Joe Biden administration strategy in Ukraine and even called for implementing a no-fly zone over the war-torn...
Israeli Minister: ‘Voluntary Emigration’ of Palestinians Is an Opportunity During Trump Presidency
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 25, 2024
Israel’s Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich declared his intention to exploit the Donald Trump presidency to conduct an ethnic cleansing of Palestinians. He believes he can cut the population of Gaza in half in two year’s time. “It is possible to create a situation...
Former Ukrainian Commander of Forces Says WWIII Has Begun
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 24, 2024
As the West escalates its support for Ukraine, Kiev’s former top military commander warned that World War Three is already underway. At the same time, a high-ranking British military official said the UK was ready to fight a war with Russia in Eastern Europe. Former...
Blinken Declares Venezuelan Opposition Figure Winner of July Presidential Election
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 20, 2024
Secretary of State Antony Blinken declared on X that Edmundo González won the Venezuela presidential election several months ago. It is unclear if Washington’s position will make a difference as González lives outside Venezuela. On Tuesday, Blinken posted, “The...
Jake Sullivan Insists Ukraine Expand Conscription, Admits F-16s & Tanks Had Little Impact On War
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 19, 2024
In an interview with PBS News Hour, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan called for Ukraine to step up its mobilization efforts as Kiev is facing a manpower shortage. President Joe Biden's top foreign policy adviser also admitted that advanced American weapons...
Kim Jong Un Calls for ‘Limitless’ Nuclear Build-Up in Response to ‘Asia NATO’
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 18, 2024
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un delivered a fiery speech where he stressed the importance of accelerating the country's nuclear weapons program in response to Western threats. In the address to the North Korean Army on Friday, Kim said, "The United States has...
News Roundup 11/18/2024
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 18, 2024
US News Pentagon Still Unable to Pass Audit The Institute Ukraine Ukrainian Advisory Group Report Says Kiev Could Develop Nukes Within Months X US Opens Provocative Missile Base in Poland The Institute Putin Tells German Leader That Ukraine Peace Deal Possible AWC...
Pentagon Still Unable to Pass Audit
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 17, 2024
The Department of Defense's inability to track its finances continues, as the Pentagon failed its seventh audit on Friday. The DoD has a massive budget of $820 billion and spent over $170 million on the failed audit. Since 2018, Congress has mandated the Pentagon to...
US Opens Provocative Missile Base in Poland
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 14, 2024
After nearly two decades, President George W. Bush’s plan to put the Aegis Ashore missile system in Poland was achieved this week. The system is capable of firing offensive missiles, and is viewed as a serious national security threat by Russia. The base is located...
Ukraine Believes White House Will Green Light Long-Range Strikes in Russia
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 13, 2024
A top Ukrainian official walked away from a meeting with Secretary of State Antony Blinken, believing that the White House would approve Kiev using American missiles to strike deep inside Russia. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha met with Blinken in Brussels...
Russian Nuclear Weapons Are Keeping NATO Troops Out of Ukraine
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 12, 2024
A top NATO military official said that NATO forces would have deployed to Ukraine to drive Russian soldiers from the country if Russia did not have nuclear weapons. Chair of the NATO Military Committee, Dutch Admiral Rob Bauer, explained to the International...
Putin, Trump Say They Are Ready for Talks
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 7, 2024
Russian President Vladimir Putin and President-Elect Donald Trump each said they were prepared to engage in talks following Trump's election victory. At the Valdai forum on Thursday, the Russian leader said, "I take this opportunity to congratulate [Trump]," adding...
News Roundup
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...
News Roundup 3/8/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 8, 2021
US News The FBI says that it is unaware of any guns being found at the Capitol during the 6th riot. [Link] Three men were freed after being convicted of killing a New York police officer in 1996. The prosecution withheld exculpatory evidence from the defense. [Link]...
News Roundup 3/5/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 5, 2021
US News NY Governor Cuomo’s advisors changed Covid numbers to make it appear the governor wasn't responsible for killing as many nursing homes residents as he did. [Link] Biden extends an executive order naming Venezuela as a threat. [Link] Myanmar The US blocked...
News Roundup 3/4/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 4, 2021
US News A Michigan woman was caring for injured animals on her farm. The state charged her with a misdemeanor for caring for animals. Then the state killed six of her animals. [Link] Massachusetts police seized a woman’s car in 2015. The state did not serve her a...
News Roundup 3/3/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 3, 2021
US News Twitter will introduce a strike system for users who tweet “covid misinformation.” Too many strikes will get users banned. [Link] Eighty members of the House sign a letter to Biden urging him to undo Trump’s Cuba policy and return to the détente pushed by...
News Roundup 3/1/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 1, 2021
US News The FBI says it is looking at one person who sprayed an irritant into the face of Capitol police officer Brian Sicknick before he died the next day. The FBI is investigating the incident as an assault. [Link] Minneapolis city council approved $1.18 million in...
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....
