Conflicts of Interest
Final Report on Douma guest Will Porter
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 8, 2019
Will Porter returns to FPF to discuss the final OPCW report on the alleged chemical weapons attack in Douma, Syria. Will reviews all the evidence and timeline of the events. Will argues a lot of the evidence contradicts the establishment narrative. Will presents the...
Multi-Generation War
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 6, 2019
On FPF #319, I discuss the endless US War on Terror. The US has issued a $1 million reward for information on the son of Osama bin Laden. The younger bin Laden is rising through the ranks of al-Qaeda. Americans are born before 9/11 are starting to enlist in the...
Missed Opportunity in Hanoi
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 4, 2019
On FPF #318, I break down what happened between Trump and Kim in Hanoi. The meeting ended without an agreement. However, Kim likely offered Trump a deal to shut down parts of North Korea's nuclear program in exchange for civilian sanctions relief. Jeffery Lewis argues...
Peace Talks
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 1, 2019
On FPF #317, I discuss Trump's meeting with Kim Jong-un and US talks with the Taliban. The meeting with Kim ended early and without a peace agreement. Trump said the talks were positive. In Qatar, US officials are meeting with Taliban leadership. The talks will be...
FPF #316 – Remember the Maine guest Adam Graham
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 27, 2019
On FPF #316, Adam Graham joins the show to discuss his recent article about the lies that led to the Spanish American War. Adam breaks down the prewar history and the lies in the media to sell the war to the American people. Adam and Kyle discuss how the war party's...
FPF #315 – The Trial of El Chapo guest Brian Saady
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 25, 2019
On FPF #315, Brian Saady returns to the show to discuss the trial of El Chapo. Brian explains who El Chapo is and how he rose to power and gives important details from the trial. He argues that the arrest of El Chapo does nothing to with the drug war. Brian and Kyle...
FPF #314 – Americans Don’t Want War
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 22, 2019
On FPF #314, I discuss recent polling that shows Americans want a less aggressive foreign policy. The polling showed that Americans prefer diplomacy and trade. However, foreign policy 'experts' are committed to a more militaristic policy. I explain how this data can...
FPF #313 – Rep Omar & Kashmir
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 20, 2019
On FPF #313, I cover the controversy surrounding statements made by Congresswoman Ilhan Omar. She called out AIPAC's influence over US policy and Elliott Abrams' nefarious history. In response, the foreign policy establishment has condemned the Congresswoman. I break...
FPF #312 – Nukes & Regime Change guest Scott Horton
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 18, 2019
Scott Horton returns to the Foreign Policy Focus podcast to talk about nukes, regime change, and ending the war in Afghanistan. Scott breaks down the US effort to replace Maduro as president of Venezuela and the likelihood of a US regime change effort in Iran. He...
FPF #311 – The Pentagon’s Slush Fund
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 15, 2019
On FPF #311, I discuss the Pentagon looking to grow the Overseas Contingency Operation fund. The OCO is considered to be a slush fund for the Pentagon. Growing instability in Africa and a lack of Congressional oversight on war powers allow the Pentagon to expand...
FPF #310 – Is Iranian Regime Change Next?
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 13, 2019
On FPF #310, I discuss Trump's Iran policy. In the first two years of Trump's presidency, his Iran policy has been a massive failure. Many of his top advisers are life-long Iran hawks who believe the key to American security regime change in Iran. I examine the...
FPF #309 – Trump’s Next Meeting with Kim
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 11, 2019
On FPF #309, I discuss the next meeting between Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un. The meeting will take place at the end of February in Vietnam. Trump's tweets suggest the talks could take important steps in Korean Peace. I give my take on what could come from the talks. ...
FPF #308 – Fighting the Empire from Within guest Mike Maharrey
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 8, 2019
On FPF #308, Mike Maharrey returns to the show to talk about fighting the empire from within. Mike explains how his work at the Tenth Amendment Center has worked to fight access military weapons from going to local police forces. Mike discusses why passing Defend the...
FPF #307 – Cold Wars with Russia & China
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 6, 2019
On FPF #307, I discuss the intelligence community's assessment that Russia and China are the biggest threats to the US. I breakdown the alleged areas of conflict between the American people and Great Power Rivals. I also update recent events in Venezuela. Links Gareth...
FPF # 306 – The Borg Seeks Regime Change in Venezuela
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 4, 2019
On FPF #306, I update the political uncertainty in Venezuela. Maduro appears to be retaining control over the country. However international actors continue to push the Juan Guaido government. I discuss the regime change effort coming from the United States. Links...
FPF #305 – The Hawks Hunt for War
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 1, 2019
On FPF #305, I breakdown war state efforts to create and expand wars. Factions of the Trump administration continue to push regime change efforts in Venezuela. DNI Dan Coats is attempting to throw cold water on a deal with North Korea. Max Boot is arguing that the US...
Articles
Netanyahu Reverses Key Israeli Concession Made in Ceasefire Negotiations
by Dave DeCamp | Jul 15, 2024
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reversed a key concession made by Israel during ceasefire negotiations, CNN reported Friday, citing an Israeli source familiar with the talks.
Ukraine’s Military Intelligence Says There Have Been Attempts To Assassinate Putin
by Dave DeCamp | Jul 15, 2024
On Saturday, the head of Ukraine’s military intelligence claimed that there had been several attempts at assassinating Russian President Vladimir Putin.
North Korea Issues Threat Responding to NATO’s Asian Shift
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 14, 2024
Pyongyang promised Washington and its allies that they would “pay an unimaginably harsh price” for its increasing military presence in the Pacific. At last week's NATO summit, the bloc agreed to step up its military activity near North Korea. Signed by NATO’s 32...
Lithuania Moves to Exit Cluster Ban Treaty, Citing Weapons Effectiveness
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 14, 2024
Lithuania is taking its first steps towards exiting an international pact that bans the use of cluster munitions on the battlefield. Due to their impact on civilians, cluster bombs have been widely outlawed. The Parliament in Vilnius has started the process of...
NATO Strengthens Ties with Asian Partners, Angering Beijing
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 11, 2024
The North Atlantic alliance agreed to step up its military presence in the Indo-Pacific to address a perceived threat from China. The bloc is using a gathering to mark its 75th anniversary to expand its presence in China’s near-abroad, a move sure to anger the...
Netanyahu Avoids Europe Stopover En Route to US, Over ICC Arrest Concerns
by Connor Freeman | Jul 10, 2024
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has decided against stopping over in Europe prior to his coming address to the US Congress over concerns regarding his arrest warrant application with the International Criminal Court (ICC), Israeli media reports. The ICC’s chief...
Dems to Keep Unconditional Military Aid to Israel in Party Platform
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 10, 2024
A senior Joe Biden administration official explained that the Democratic party has no plans to alter its policy of unconditional arms support for Israel. President Biden has provided Israel with billions of dollars in weapons since October 7, including over ten...
Independent UN Experts Slam Israel for Creating Famine in Gaza
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 9, 2024
A group of ten independent experts studying the situation in Gaza declared that the Israeli military operations amount to genocide and have created a famine. Over the past nine months, Israel has destroyed most of the infrastructure in Gaza and only allowed a trickle...
Sweden Calls on NATO to Focus on China to Placate Trump
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 9, 2024
As members of the North Atlantic Alliance gather in Washington DC to celebrate the pact’s 75th year, Sweden is calling on the alliance to shift some of its attention to China. Stockholm argues this will align the bloc more with former US President Donald Trump's...
US Provides $2 Billion Military Aid Package to Warsaw
by Connor Freeman | Jul 8, 2024
Washington is providing its NATO ally Poland with a second $2 billion foreign military financing (FMF) package in less than a year, Breaking Defense reports. In recent weeks, Warsaw has given Kiev a green light to use Polish-provided weapons to strike the Russian...
Russia Rules Out All Nuclear Talks With US Until Washington Adopts a ‘Sane’ Approach
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 8, 2024
A top Russian diplomat stressed that the Kremlin is unwilling to engage with the White House on arms control issues due to the Biden administration's Russophobic stance. Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov argued that President Donald Trump left the...
NATO Needs 35-50 Additional Brigades
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 8, 2024
The North Atlantic Alliance's new battleplans will require members to produce hundreds of thousands of new soldiers and military equipment for a potential war with Russia. NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg claims the alliance has half a million soldiers at high...
News Roundup
News Roundup 8/12/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 12, 2020
US News A Tennessee court strikes down a state law that required barbers to have a high school diploma. [Link] Seattle’s police chief announced she will retire after the police department’s budget was cut by less than 1%. [Link] Joe Biden selected Kamala Harris as his...
News Roundup 8/11/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 11, 2020
US News A newly released video from 2018 shows police officers frisking and attempting to handcuff an eight-year-old boy at school. [Link] Rep. Tulsi Gabbard disputes an Energy Department report that concludes the nuclear waste on the Marshall Islands is safe for the...
News Roundup 8/10/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 10, 2020
US News An Oregon teenager was fined $1,500 for trying to make extra money selling Mexican street corn. [Link] Joe Biden personally intervened in the DNC platform to keep it from labeling the Israeli theft of Palestinian land as an occupation. [Link] China The US is...
News Roundup 8/7/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 7, 2020
US News LA’s mayor says the city will cut power and sewer services to family homes where lockdowns are violated. [Link] Trump’s Operation Legend is expanding its deployment of federal police to St. Louis and Memphis. [Link] Foreign Policy Trump’s Envoy to Iran, Brian...
News Roundup 8/6/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 6, 2020
2020 Joe Biden calls for more funding for police. [Link] Susan Rice is emerging as a top choice for Biden's vice president. [Link] Iowa restores voting rights to felons who have completed their sentence. [Link] US News Senator Rand Paul introduces a bill that will...
News Roundup 8/5/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 5, 2020
US News Border Patrol raided an aid camp for migrants in the Arizona desert run by No More Deaths. Thirty illegal immigrants were arrested. The group believes the aid camp was targeted because No More Deaths published negative information about Border Patrol. [Link]...
News Roundup 8/4/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 4, 2020
US News Trump sets a September 15th deadline for a US company to acquire TikTok or the platform will be banned in the US. Trump added that the company that buys TikTok should pay the US Treasury for facilitating the deal. [Link] Homeland Security seized $2 billion...
News Roundup 8/3/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 3, 2020
US News On Friday, the Trump administration signaled TikTok would be banned. However, Microsoft is in plans to buy the US version of TikTok. Facebook is set to launch its own version of TikTok. [Link] Trump tweets Homeland Security will not leave Portland until local...
News Roundup 7/31/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 31, 2020
US News Trump tweets that universal mail-in voting will create mass voter fraud. He added, "Delay the Election until people can properly, securely and safely vote???" [Link] Twitter says the Bitcoin scam hack was carried out after a spear-phishing attack against...
News Roundup 7/30/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 30, 2020
US News Plainclothes NY police officers arrested protesters and took them away in an unmarked van. [Link] Democrats introduce an amendment that will defund Trump's deployment of federal police to cities dealing with riots. [Link] Internet browsers are showing Syrian...
News Roundup 7/29/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 29, 2020
US News The DNC defeated a proposed change to its platform that would have called for the legalization of marijuana. [Link] Twitter suspended Donald Trump Jr. for posting a video of doctors talking about Covid. [Link] Charlotte police suspected a wanted man was hiding...
News Roundup 7/28/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 28, 2020
US News The second Covid stimulus will be at least $1 trillion. [Link] Over the past eight years, Rite Aid has installed cameras equipped with facial recognition software in 200 of its stores. The facial recognition software is tied to the Chinese government. [Link]...
News Roundup 7/27/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 27, 2020
US News The Feds shut down a $25 million Bitcoin business for failing to comply with federal regulations. [Link] A Kentucky couple was forced to wear ankle monitors after testing positive for Covid. [Link] Libertarian activist Garrett Foster was murdered at an Austin...
News Roundup 7/24/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 24, 2020
US News Twitter said the hackers that tweeted a scam from several high profile accounts were also able to read direct messages from 36 accounts. [Link] Rep. Tulsi Gabbard added an amendment to the 2021 NDAA that calls for a study on the effectiveness of sanctions....
News Roundup 7/23/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 23, 2020
US News Ohio State House Speaker Larry Householder was arrested in a massive corruption scheme to get bailouts for failing nuclear power plants. [Link] Trump announces the expansion of Operation Legend. The operation is the deployment of federal police to cities...
News Roundup 7/22/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 22, 2020
US News Twitter bans thousands of “Qanon” accounts and calls the movement dangerous. Twitter will work to suppress any “Qanon” tweets. [Link] The Pentagon will restrict the release of unclassified information. [Link] The Space Force and Air Force introduced a new...
