Conflicts of Interest
Libya’s Strongman
by Kyle Anzalone | May 22, 2019
On FPF #352, I discuss the military power of the Libyan Field Marshal Haftar. Haftar came to power in the vacuum left by Obama's war in Libya and now controls most of Libya. The strongman has acquired a fleet of fighter jets and 10,000s of troops. He has also built up...
Weapons
by Kyle Anzalone | May 20, 2019
On FPF #351, I discuss weapon sales and their impact on geopolitics. Turkey said it will buy the S-400 and S-500 air defense systems from Russia. The US approved $1 billion in Raytheon made missiles to Canada, Japan, and South Korea. Google is funding a company that...
The Bad Guys with Guns
by Kyle Anzalone | May 17, 2019
On FPF #350, I argue that the armed US government agents are often the bad guys with guns on American streets and overseas. A recent editorial in the NYT explains how cops in Baltimore became the bad guys. I explain how US troops end up becoming the bad guys with guns...
Military Buildup in the Gulf guest Will Porter
by Kyle Anzalone | May 15, 2019
Will Porter returns to FPF to discuss his recent writing on events in the Persian Gulf. Will breaks down the deployment of US forces to the Gulf and the alleged sabotage against four ships at a UAE port. Will and Kyle give their analysis on the events and the...
The Legal Battles of Assange & Manning
by Kyle Anzalone | May 13, 2019
On FPF #348, I update the persecution of Julian Assange and Chelsea Manning. The UK sentenced Assange to a 50-week sentence for violating bail. The US is seeking his extradition on charges related to the Manning Leaks. Now Sweden is also seeking his extradition. ...
War with China, Iran or Venezuela?
by Kyle Anzalone | May 10, 2019
On FPF #347, I discuss the reckless actions the US is taking against China, Iran, and Venezuela. Trump new tariffs could restart the trade war with China. He is also increasing challenges to Chinese territorial claims in the Taiwan Strait and the South China Sea....
Papadopoulos: Agent or Mark guest Joanne Leon & Will Porter
by Kyle Anzalone | May 8, 2019
Will Porter and Joanne Leon return to FPF to do more debunking of the Russiagate conspiracy theory. Joanne, Will, and Kyle focus in on the story of George Papadopoulos. According to the conspiracy theory, Papadopoulos was connecting Trump's campaign to Russia for...
Empire Failures guest Marko Marjanovic
by Kyle Anzalone | May 6, 2019
Marko Marjanovic returns to FPF to talk about Venezuela and Syria. Kyle and Marko discuss how US regime change efforts in Venezuela have failed to topple Maduro. The US actions have hurt the Venezuelan people and increased Maduro's popularity. In Syria, Assad is...
Trump’s Power Grabs
by Kyle Anzalone | May 3, 2019
On FPF #344, I discuss how Trump is expanding the President's powers. The US joined the Yemen War without Congressional approval under Obama. Trump's veto of the Yemen War Powers bill proves Congress has no ability to check the war powers of the president. The...
Another Coup Attempt in Venezuela
by Kyle Anzalone | May 1, 2019
On FPF #343, I discuss Juan Guaido's latest failed coup attempt against Maduro. Guaido posted videos with a few Venezuelan soldiers, and they took control of a small area outside of an airbase. Thousands of protesters joined Guaido. Maduro called for Venezuelans to...
‘We Are At War’ With Russia
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 29, 2019
On FPF #342, I discuss DNC Chair Tom Perez statement, 'we are at war' with Russia. I explain how this hysterical thinking is reflective of the current DNC political leadership. The Democrats are at fault for losing the 2016 election. However, they continue to try to...
Marine Held for NK Embassy Break-In
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 26, 2019
On FPF #341, I discuss a former Marine being held on an extradition request from Spain for stealing electronics from the North Korean embassy in Madrid. The break-in occurred in the days leading up to Trump's second summit with Kim Jong-un. While few details of the...
Iran & Chelsea Manning’s Bail guest Will Porter
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 23, 2019
Will Porter returns to FPF to discuss his recent articles published at RT. The appointment of a new IRGC leader - who is considered a hardliner - is a sign that Iran is reacting to the US withdrawing waivers for oil sanctions. Will and Kyle give an analysis of the...
Mueller Report: Reaction Vs. Reality
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 22, 2019
On FPF #339, I discuss the Mueller Report. #Russiagate's true believers saw the report as a vindication of their false narrative; I debunk many of their claims. I break down the best analysis of the Mueller Report, showing it for what it really is. I update Trump's...
Scott Horton: The Importance of Wikileaks pt. 2
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 18, 2019
Scott Horton returns to Foreign Policy Focus to explain the importance of Wikileaks. Scott discusses some of the cruelest crimes of the American Empire and our allied states. He details Wikileaks documents that show Israel is an apartheid state. Scott Horton is the...
Scott Horton: The Importance of Wikileaks pt 1
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 17, 2019
Scott Horton returns to Foreign Policy Focus to explain the importance of Wikileaks. Scott breaks down how leaks from Chelsea Manning helped to expose the cruelty of the Iraq War. He debunks so of the most common lies about Wikileaks. Scott also discusses some soon to...
Articles
MTG: I Can Unequivocally Say What Is Happening in Gaza Is Horrific
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 29, 2025
Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene issued a stern rebuke of Israel in a post on X. In another post, she referred to the Israeli military operations in Gaza as a genocide.
North Korea Unwilling to Talk With US Unless Washington Drops Demand to Give Up Nukes
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 29, 2025
Kim Yo-jong, sister to North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un, said Pyongyang was unwilling to discuss denuclearization with the US and would only engage with Washington if the demand was dropped. Kim made the statement in response to a report that the White House...
Trump, Israeli Defense Minister Threaten Renewed Attack on Iran
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 28, 2025
President Donald Trump said he would “wipe out” Iran’s nuclear program if Tehran continued its enrichment activities. A day earlier, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz threatened to assassinate the Iranian supreme leader.
The US Is Buying Ukraine 33,000 Modules to Create AI-Powered Drones
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 28, 2025
Ukraine will soon receive tens of thousands of drone modules powered by artificial intelligence and resistant to electronic warfare.
North Korea Says No Reason to Meet With South
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 28, 2025
The sister of North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un said Pyongyang had no interest in engaging with Seoul. Kim Yo-jong dismissed the steps taken by the new South Korean government as insufficient to change the situation on the Korean Peninsula.
Israeli Settlers Launch Another Attack on Christian Community in the West Bank
by James Rushmore | Jul 28, 2025
Israeli settlers launched another attack on the West Bank town of Taybeh early Monday morning. Around 2:30 AM local time, settlers raided the village, where they torched multiple vehicles, threw stones at residents’ homes, and sprayed graffiti on buildings.
US Claims to Kill ISIS Leader in Syria Raid
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 27, 2025
Central Command reports that US forces conducted a raid in Syria that led to the death of a senior ISIS leader.
Israel Stops Aid Ship Carrying Baby Formula to Gaza
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 27, 2025
Israeli forces have seized an aid ship carrying baby formula to Gaza and arrested the crew. Infants have died of malnutrition in Gaza due to the Israeli siege.
Israeli Air-Dropped Aid Injures Palestinians Sheltering in Tents
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 27, 2025
At least 11 Palestinians were injured by aid dropped on Gaza by Israel. Tel Aviv claimed the air drops were acts of humanitarian assistance, while aid agencies warned it would not reverse the massive starvation in the Strip.
Rubio: Maduro is NOT the President of Venezuela
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 27, 2025
Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared that the Venezuelan government is “illegitimate.”
Germany Will Only Transfer a Patriot Battery to Ukraine If US Sends Replacement
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 24, 2025
President Donald Trump’s proposal for European countries to provide Ukraine with air defenses may run into an issue, as Germany is hesitant to send its Patriot battery to Kiev without a firm plan from Washington to give Berlin priority access to a replacement.
Russia Focused on Creating Buffer Zones, Eliminating Military Infrastructure in Ukraine
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 24, 2025
The Kremlin spokesman stated that Russia’s goals in Ukraine remain unchanged following the third round of talks with Kiev. A Russian official described the talks as predictably difficult.
News Roundup
News Roundup 9/25/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 25, 2020
US News The attorney of Mike Flynn releases documents on Crossfire Razor. [Link] John Durham unredacted a footnote in the Horowitz Report that shows a sub-source of the Steele Dossier was the subject of an FBI counterintelligence probe from 2009-2011. [Link] The US,...
News Roundup 9/24/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 24, 2020
US News A grand jury charged one of the three police officers involved in the murder of Breonna Taylor. The officer was charged for wanton endangerment for firing into Taylor’s neighbor’s apartment. [Link] Kentucky’s governor announces the National Guard will enter...
News Roundup 9/23/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 23, 2020
US News The Cost of War Project finds the Pentagon transferred at least $1.6 billion in weapons to police departments under the 1033 Program since 9/11. The number is likely higher as the Pentagon undervalues the surplus weapons it gives away. [Link] Earlier in the...
News Roundup 9/22/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 22, 2020
US News As details emerge on the Oracle/Walmart deal to buy TikTok, Trump is threatening to block the deal if it does not give enough control to American companies. The deal will create 'TikTok Global,' which will provide the TikTok to Americans. The Chinese company...
News Roundup 9/21/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 21, 2020
US News The US will ban WeChat and new downloads of TikTok. Users with the TikTok app already downloaded will be able to use it until mid-November. Trump continues to demand the platform be sold to an American company. [Link] After ByteDance announced it would sell...
News Roundup 9/18/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 18, 2020
US News Senate Democrats announced a new bill that will spend $350 billion to counter China. The bulk of the money will be used to fund tech in the US, and $125 million is for weapons. [Link] Trump says he will sign an executive order to promote “patriotic education.”...
News Roundup 9/17/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 17, 2020
US News A 46-year-old Texas woman died on the floor of her jail cell after the prison failed to give her prescribed medications and appropriate medical care. [Link] A judge rules Pennsylvania’s lockdowns are unconstitutional. [Link] A judge blasts prosecutors US...
News Roundup 9/16/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 16, 2020
US News The mayor of Louisville announces the taxpayers of his city will pay $12 million to the family of Breonna Taylor. So far, the police officers who murdered Taylor have not been charged. [Link] Trump says he will sell advanced weapons to states that normalize...
News Roundup 9/15/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 15, 2020
US News Joe Rogan offers to hold a four-hour Trump/Biden debate. Trump has accepted the invitation. [link] Federal regulations make forest management impossible and fuel the forest fires in the western US. [link] A US citizen was charged with terrorism by Venezuela....
News Roundup 9/14/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 14, 2020
US News Tik Tok rejected Microsoft’s offer to buy the social media app. Tik Tok signed a deal with Oracle instead. Trump threatened to ban Tik Tok in the US if it was not sold from the Chinese owned ByteDance by the end of September. [link] During the George Floyd...
News Roundup 9/11/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 11, 2020
US News Nebraska allowed a $25,000 property to be sold without notifying the owner over a $900 tax bill. [Link] Hundreds of Covid stimulus checks went to Australians. [Link] Foreign Policy Six of Oregon’s largest helicopters that could assist in fighting wildfires are...
News Roundup 9/10/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 10, 2020
US News US airlines are asking for another $25 billion bailout. The airlines already received a $39 billion bailout. [Link] The US will stop doing additional covid screening for international travelers. [Link] Consortium News breaks down day three of Assange’s...
News Roundup 9/9/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 9, 2020
US News A Utah mother called 911 for the Crisis Intervention Team to help get her 13-year-old son - who has autism - to the hospital for treatment. The police responded and shot her son. He is recovering at the hospital. [Link] Two men said to be linked to the...
News Roundup 9/8/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 8, 2020
US News Kevin Gosztola breaks down the first day of Assange’s extradition hearing. [Link] The criminal justice reform law FIRST STEP Act resulted in the release or reduced sentence of 7,000 prisoners. [Link] Trump says Pentagon leaders want to fight wars to enrich...
News Roundup 9/7/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 7, 2020
US News After Florida placed more police officers in schools, the number of school arrests and physical restraints went up. Police arrested 345 elementary school children in 2018-19. [Link] Afghanistan Trump plans to nominate Will Rugar to be Ambassador to...
News Roundup 9/4/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 4, 2020
US News New York Governor Cuomo said that restaurants would not be allowed to open for indoor dining without a police task force to enforce social distancing. [Link] Seven Rochester New York police officers were suspended for killing David Perdue while attempting to...
