Conflicts of Interest
FPF #173 – Kicking the Russians Out
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 28, 2018
On FPF #173, I discuss the US expelling 60 Russian diplomats. Several other countries also expelled Russian diplomats in response to an alleged Russian nerve agent attack in the UK. I look at the evidence behind the allegations and respond to US Ambassador to Russia...
FPF #172 – How Bad is Bolton?
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 26, 2018
On FPF #172, I discuss Trump's announcement that John Bolton will replace HR McMaster as National Security Advisor. Bolton continues to support the Iraq War, and he was involved in lying us into the war. Bolton has been a long opponent of the Iran Nuclear Deal. He has...
FPF #171 – The Heroism of Ahed Tamimi
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 23, 2018
On FPF #171, I discuss Ahed Tamimi. Ahed is a 17-year-old Palestinian who was jailed for confronting an Israeli soldier who shot her younger cousin. Ahed was denied a public trail and remained in jail while awaiting trial at an Israeli military court. Ahed agreed to a...
FPF #170 – Senate Kills Yemen War Powers Act
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 21, 2018
On FPF #170, I discuss the Senate killing the Yemen War Powers Act. The Senate voted 55-44 to table the bill. The bill was killed by a lie from the War State. By tabling the bill, the Senate continues to allow the US to aid the genocide of the people of Yemen. I...
Foreign Policy Focus #169 – Turkey’s Afrin Occupation
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 19, 2018
On FPF #169, I discuss the Syrian Civil War. Turkey has taken control of Afrin City after it was evacuated by the Syrian Kurds. The Turkish Forces immediately announced their occupation by tearing down statues and flying Turkish flags. Assad Forces continue to make...
Foreign Policy Focus #169 – Turkey's Afrin Occupation
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 19, 2018
On FPF #169, I discuss the Syrian Civil War. Turkey has taken control of Afrin City after it was evacuated by the Syrian Kurds. The Turkish Forces immediately announced their occupation by tearing down statues and flying Turkish flags. Assad Forces continue to make...
Foreign Policy Focus #168 – Everyone Says Russia Did It
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 16, 2018
On FPF #168, I discuss the nerve agent attack on former Russian double agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia. The British Prime Minister rushed to condemn Russia. The media quickly picked up the narrative presented by the UK. The UK has been joined by the leads...
Foreign Policy Focus #167 – Tillerson Out, Pompeo Promoted
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 14, 2018
On FPF #167, I discuss the new changes to the Trump Administration. Trump announced the firing of Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Twitter. CIA Director Mike Pompeo has been nominated to replace Rex Tillerson. Pompeo is an Iran hawk who wants to break the Nuclear...
Foreign Policy Focus #166 – Max Boot Fearmongers Against Peace
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 12, 2018
On FPF #166, I discuss Max Boot's Washington Post article North Korea and South Korea Snooker Trump. Boot argues that Trump talking with Kim Jong Un is very dangerous. Boot even claims that a deal with North Korea could lead to North Korea conquering the Korean...
Foreign Policy Focus #165 – The Deadly Afghan Opium Crop with Will Porter
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 9, 2018
On FPF #165, Will Porter joins the show to discuss the Afghanistan War. Will and Kyle co-authored an article at Consortium News on the subject, Record Afghan Opium Crop Signals Violent Year for US Forces. The article focuses on the growing Afghan opium market which,...
Foreign Policy Focus #164 – Korean Peace Progress
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 7, 2018
On FPF #164, I discuss peace talks in Korea. South Korea sent high-level officials to North Korea to talk with Kim Jong Un. The Koreans agreed to work towards talks with the countries leaders and the US. The South Koreans are also signaling to the US that North Korea...
Foreign Policy Focus #163 – Trump's Tariffs and Putin's Missiles
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 5, 2018
On FPF #163, I discuss several events occurring around the world. Trump has proposed new steal and aluminum tariffs. Putin announces that Russia has developed nuclear-armed cruise missiles. At the UN, the US is looking to punish North Korea and Assad. I also update...
Foreign Policy Focus #163 – Trump’s Tariffs and Putin’s Missiles
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 5, 2018
On FPF #163, I discuss several events occurring around the world. Trump has proposed new steal and aluminum tariffs. Putin announces that Russia has developed nuclear-armed cruise missiles. At the UN, the US is looking to punish North Korea and Assad. I also update...
Foreign Policy Focus #162 – Congress Moves on War
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 2, 2018
On FPF #162, I discuss Congress looking to limit presidential war powers. Senators Sanders, Lee, and Murphy have introduced S.J. Res. 54 to end the US war in the Yemen Civil War. The bill has bipartisan support, and Senator Sanders explains the importance of the bill....
Foreign Policy Focus #161 – Why the UN is Horrible
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 28, 2018
On Foreign Policy Focus #161, I discuss the failures and evils of the United Nations. In Syria, the UN imposed a ceasefire that no one is listening too and UN aid workers forcing women to have sex for aid. In Yemen, the UN targets Iran while the war crimes of Saudi...
Foreign Policy Focus #160 – Trump’s CPAC Speech
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 26, 2018
On FPF #160, I breakdown Trump's CPAC Speech. In the speech, Trump celebrates increased military spending and moving the US Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem. Trump also makes threats and announces new sanctions against North Korea. I point out Trump's lies and explain...
Articles
Senate Bill Seeks to Place Campus Protesters on No-Fly List
by Kyle Anzalone | May 9, 2024
A bill introduced in the Senate by two Republicans seeks to place campus protesters on a no-fly list. Across the country, pro-Palestinian students are gathering on campuses and demanding their universities cut ties with the Israeli government over Tel Aviv’s ruthless...
Russia Pummels Ukrainian Energy Infrastructure as Kiev Seeks More Air Defenses
by Kyle Anzalone | May 8, 2024
Russian missiles and drones targeted energy infrastructure in cities across Ukraine on Tuesday night. The attack was one of Moscow’s largest so far in the war and came as Kiev is desperately seeking new air defense systems. According to Ukrainian officials, Russia...
Netanyahu Implored Qataris to Continue Funding Hamas in 2018 Letter
by Connor Freeman | May 8, 2024
As Israel’s war on Palestinians living in the besieged Gaza Strip continues escalating, a secret 2018 letter penned by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the leadership in Doha exposes Tel Aviv’s diplomatic efforts to ensure tens of millions of dollars would reach...
Belarus Tests Readiness of Nuclear Forces After Russia Announced Drills
by Dave DeCamp | May 7, 2024
Belarus announced on Tuesday that its military was conducting a drill on the readiness of its forces to use tactical nuclear weapons, which Russia recently deployed to the country.
Israel Captures Rafah Border Crossing, Cutting Off Aid
by Dave DeCamp | May 7, 2024
The Israeli military announced on Tuesday that its ground forces captured the Palestinian side of the Rafah border crossing, cutting off a vital aid route as Palestinians are facing starvation.
Ukraine Seeks Reaper Drones to Aid Deep Strikes on Russian Forces
by Kyle Anzalone | May 6, 2024
As Ukraine steps up its use of long-range munitions provided by Washington, it is also seeking to obtain the US-made MQ-9 Reaper drone to help locate targets well behind the frontlines. The aircraft quickly moved to the top of Kiev's weapons wishlist after the White...
US Struggles to Unite Allies on Plan to Seize Russian Assets
by Kyle Anzalone | May 5, 2024
The White House is struggling to persuade even its closest allies to support a plan to seize Russian assets. Members of NATO hold hundreds of billions of dollars in frozen Russian funds, with the Biden administration arguing they should be sold off to arm or rebuild...
As Russian Forces Advance, Ukraine Struggles to Build New Defensive Lines
by Kyle Anzalone | May 2, 2024
Russian forces are advancing in several places across the 600-mile frontline in Ukraine, straining Kiev’s ability to build rear fortifications. Some in the Ukrainian military fault the country’s leadership for not building stronger second and third-line defenses last...
US-Constructed Base in Haiti Won’t Be Ready for Kenyan Troops on Time
by Kyle Anzalone | May 1, 2024
The Biden administration's plan to restore order to Haiti by sending an armed international force has hit another snag: the base that will house the soldiers will not be ready by the date they are set to arrive in the Caribbean nation. Jake Johnston from the Center...
US Gaza Pier Could Be Operational By Weekend
by Kyle Anzalone | May 1, 2024
Unnamed officials said the floating pier and causeway that Washington hopes to use to bring aid into Gaza could be completed by Friday with aid deliveries beginning Saturday. The development comes as the cost of the pier has nearly doubled, and Defense Secretary Lloyd...
State Dept. Official Resigns, Says White House Inciting Attacks on US Troops
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 30, 2024
The State Department’s former Arabic language spokeswoman says she resigned from her post after official talking points became too provocative. Hala Rharrit said White House policy was potentially provoking attacks on US troops, and explained she refused to do Arabic...
Blinken Says US Nearing Saudi-Israel Proposal But Calm in Gaza Is Needed
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 29, 2024
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the White House is finalizing an incentive package to bribe Israel and Saudi Arabia to normalize their ties. The Biden administration is seeking to expand the Trump-era Abraham Accords, in which Washington handed out favors to...
News Roundup
News Roundup 1/16/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 16, 2020
US News Trump attacks Apple on Twitter for not giving the government a backdoor into iPhones. [Link] A Green Beret died during a training exercise. [Link] Amazon is filing an injunction against the Pentagon and Microsoft from starting work on the JEDI program. The...
News Roundup 1/15/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 15, 2020
US News A Mississippi man was arrested, and police failed to confiscate his phone. He later asked one of his jailers to charge his phone. He was then charged with a crime for possessing a phone in jail. He was later convicted of the crime, and a judge sentenced him to...
News Roundup 1/14/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 14, 2020
US News The US places sanctions on seven Venezuelans. [Link] The US Army plans to deploy two specialized task forces to the Pacific capable of conducting information, electronic, cyber, and missile operations against China. The task forces will be deployed over the...
News Roundup 1/13/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 13, 2020
US News A judge blasts the military for ‘lax’ security at a base. Two Chinese students were arrested after simply driving past the guard. [Link] More than a dozen Saudi soldiers were expelled from the US. [Link] Two US airmen were found dead in their dorms at an...
News Roundup 1/10/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 10, 2020
US News Atlanta disbands its police department’s drug unit. The police will try to focus on solving violent crimes. [Link] The House passes a War Powers Resolution aimed at preventing Trump from starting a war with Iran. The resolution is concurrent and cannot be...
News Roundup 1/9/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 9, 2020
US News Trump addresses the nation on the Iranian missile attack against Iraqi bases housing US soldiers. Trump says it appears Iran is standing down, and no Americans were injured or killed. [Link] In his address, Trump said he is placing powerful new sanctions on...
News Roundup 1/8/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 8, 2020
Iran responds to the assassination of Soleimani by launching several missiles at Iraqi bases housing US soldiers. There have been no reports of US casualties and some reports of Iraqi casualties. After the attack, Tweets by Trump and Iranian Foreign Minister Javad...
News Roundup 1/7/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 7, 2020
US News The Idaho Republican Party passed two antiwar resolutions at the direction of Afghan and Iraq War vets. [Link] Iranian-Americans attempting to enter the US are facing additional questions, long detentions, and questions of their loyalty to the US. [Link] Over...
News Roundup 1/6/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 6, 2020
US News Mayor Pete is pushing for the US to take action in Syria. Daniel Larison explains why Mayor Pete’s ‘do-somethingism’ is a foolish policy. [Link] The Department of Homeland Security says there are no credible threats to the US homeland. [Link] Soleimani...
News Roundup 1/3/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 3, 2020
The US assassinated the IRGC-Quds Force commander Qassem Soleimani, the deputy head of the Popular Mobilization Forces, and a senior member of Kata’ib Hezbollah in a drone strike in Baghdad. [Link] US News Portland State University will pay $1 million to the family of...
News Roundup 1/2/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 2, 2020
US News The UN Specia Rapprator for torture says Chelsea Manning is being tortured. [Link] Missouri police extorted $2.6 million from motorists by threatening to take them to jail or signing papers that forfeit their assets. [Link] Alex Jones was ordered by a judge to...
News Roundup 12/31/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 31, 2019
US News A family will get $12 million from the city of Detroit after a police officer killed their son. The office tased the kid while he was riding an ATV. [Link] The CIA designed technology that would allow for the US to limit shoulder-fired missiles use to a...
News Roundup 12/30/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 30, 2019
US News The FBI is investigating a Ghislaine Maxwell, a British woman who worked with Jeffery Epistine trafficking young women and children. [Link] Navy SEALs say they witnessed Eddie Gallagher murder a man and shoot at a child. Trump granted Gallagher clemency and...
News Roundup 12/27/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 27, 2019
Latin America Riots in a Honduran prison leave 18 dead. [Link] A military facility in Venezuela was raided. One soldier was killed in the attack. The Venezuelan government claims to have captured the assailants and recovered the weapons. [Link] Ukraine/Russia Ukraine...
News Roundup 12/24/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 24, 2019
US News Senator Rand Paul airs his Festivus grievances, including the US spending $22 million on Serbian cheese and $700,000 on smoking fish. [Link] Trump signs the 2020 NDAA. [Link] The US and South Korea carry out military drills simulating capturing high value...
News Roundup 12/23/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 23, 2019
US News The Fort Worth police officer who killed Atatiana Jefferson has been charged with murder. [Link] A judge's ruling will allow the US government to seize the money Edward Snowden has made from his book. [Link] Daniel Larison explains the Trump travel ban...
