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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 It Is Time to End the Outdated Alliance.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
Trump Authorized Military Operations on Foreign Soil to Target Latin American Cartels
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 8, 2025
President Donald Trump has ordered the US military to take direct actions against Latin American cartels, including conducting operations on foreign soil. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has labeled Venezuelan President Maduro the leader of a cartel and is offering a $50 million reward for his capture.
Doctors Without Borders Slams US-Funded Gaza Aid Agency as ‘Orchestrated Killing’
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 7, 2025
Doctors Without Borders issued a scathing statement about the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, a US-funded aid agency that Israel allows to distribute some aid to Palestinians in the Strip. “An analysis of DWB medical data, patient testimonies, and firsthand medical...
Poll: Americans Want Trump to Prioritize Getting Aid to Gazans Over Supporting Israeli Military Operations
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 7, 2025
A new survey found Americans want President Donald Trump to prioritize more aid getting into Gaza over sending more Americans to Israel. Since taking office, Trump has authorized billions in arms transfers to Israel, and aid deliveries into Gaza have plummeted.
Netanyahu Walks Back Annexing Gaza Over White House Opposition
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 7, 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israel would not annex Gaza because President Donald Trump is opposed to the move. Israeli media previously reported that Netanyahu planned to begin the process of annexing the Strip. The Israeli leader now...
Former PM Warns Israel Becoming ‘Leper State,’ Losing GOP Support
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 6, 2025
Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett warned that Tel Aviv is losing American support. He said that Israel was increasingly viewed as a "leper state" and "losing the Republican party." In a Facebook post published Tuesday, Bennett wrote, "Truth alert. Israel's...
Hostage Families Oppose Netanyahu’s Plan to Occupy Gaza, Trump Says It Is ‘Up To Israel’
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 6, 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is supporting a proposal for the full occupation of Gaza, even if it endangers the lives of the remaining captives held by Hamas. The plan is opposed by some family members of the hostage. President Donald Trump appeared to...
Israel Blames Plan to Recognize State of Palestine for Assassinating Hostage Deal
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 6, 2025
Israel’s top diplomat claimed countries that plan to recognize Palestine as a UN member state emboldened Hamas and killed the chances for a hostage exchange. “There are countries that acted, also in this building, to pressure Israel, instead of Hamas, during...
Netanyahu Favors Full Military Takeover of Gaza Even If It Leads to Deaths of Hostages
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 5, 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is willing to endanger the lives of the 20 living Israeli captives in Gaza to achieve full military control over the Strip. The Times of Israel reports that Netanyahu met with “senior security officials on Tuesday to hammer...
Hamas Does Not Want to Govern Gaza, Refuses to Disarm
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 5, 2025
In an interview with Saudi media, a top Hamas official said that the group wanted to give up governing Gaza once the Israeli occupation ends, but is not willing to disarm. "We do not want to be part of any administrative arrangements related to the management of...
4 NATO States Agree to Buy $1 Billion in US Weapons for Ukraine
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 5, 2025
Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and the Netherlands announced they would buy $1 billion in weapons for Ukraine from the US. Copenhagen is pledging to buy $500 million in arms that will be matched by the three Scandinavian countries. "Ukraine is not only fighting for its own...
Bipartisan Senate Bill Would Provide $50 Billion to Fund Ukraine War
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 4, 2025
Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) introduced a bill that will provide $50 billion in military aid for Ukraine. The assistance is intended to fund the proxy war for another two years.
600 Former Israeli Senior Officials Ask Trump to Force Netanyahu To End War in Gaza
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 4, 2025
Hundreds of former Israeli officials, including past heads of the Mossad and Shin Bet, sent President Donald Trump a letter asking him to force the Israeli prime minister to end military operations in Gaza. The letter said Hamas no longer posed a threat to Israel.
News Roundup
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...
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....
News Roundup 1/28/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 28, 2021
US News The Proud Boys leader was a prolific FBI informant. [Link] Wall Street firms are hiring Democratic lobbyists for more influence in the Biden Administration. [Link] Biden’s Administration Biden’s nominee to be Ambassador to the UN, Linda Thomas-Greenfield,...
