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Foreign Policy Focus #146 – Operation Olive Branch
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 24, 2018
FPF #146, I discuss Operation Olive Branch. Operation Olive Branch is Turkey's invasion of Afrin, a Syrian Kurd held area of Syria. The Syrian Kurds make up the majority of the US-backed fighting force in Syria. Turkey carried out airstrikes against Kurdish positions...
Foreign Policy Focus #145 – Tillerson’s Losing Policy with Will Porter
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 22, 2018
On FPF #145, Will Porter returns to the to discuss Tillerson's speech on US policy in Syria. Will explains how the Trump Administration's narrative of the Syrian Civil War is biased and based on lies. Will and I layout the current battlefield in Syria. We update...
Foreign Policy Focus #145 – Tillerson's Losing Policy with Will Porter
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 22, 2018
On FPF #145, Will Porter returns to the to discuss Tillerson's speech on US policy in Syria. Will explains how the Trump Administration's narrative of the Syrian Civil War is biased and based on lies. Will and I layout the current battlefield in Syria. We update...
Foreign Policy Focus #144 – The War on Us
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 19, 2018
On FPF #144, I discuss the war's cost on Americans. 1,000s of Americans have been killed overseas. Many veterans suffer from lasting physical, psychological, and moral injuries from the war. The war has cost every American freedom. The cultural decay created by the...
Foreign Policy Focus #143 – Turkey’s Game
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 17, 2018
On FPF #143, I look at the Turkish position on the geopolitical stage. Turkey is a NATO member state and houses US nuclear weapons. Turkey has recently moved closer to Russia and bought the Russian S-400 missile system. In Syria, Turkey backed rebels linked to...
Foreign Policy Focus #143 – Turkey's Game
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 17, 2018
On FPF #143, I look at the Turkish position on the geopolitical stage. Turkey is a NATO member state and houses US nuclear weapons. Turkey has recently moved closer to Russia and bought the Russian S-400 missile system. In Syria, Turkey backed rebels linked to...
Foreign Policy Focus #142 – Syria & a False Alarm
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 15, 2018
On FPF #142, I discuss the war in Syria. Israel has continued to bomb the Assad regime. Turkey is now threatening to invade Syria to attack the Kurds. Syria and Russia are waging a brutal air war against the Syrian rebels. The US says we are staying in Syria out of...
Foreign Policy Focus #142 – Syria & a False Alarm
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 15, 2018
On FPF #142, I discuss the war in Syria. Israel has continued to bomb the Assad regime. Turkey is now threatening to invade Syria to attack the Kurds. Syria and Russia are waging a brutal air war against the Syrian rebels. The US says we are staying in Syria out of...
Foreign Policy Focus #142 – Syria & a False Alarm
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 15, 2018
On FPF #142, I discuss the war in Syria. Israel has continued to bomb the Assad regime. Turkey is now threatening to invade Syria to attack the Kurds. Syria and Russia are waging a brutal air war against the Syrian rebels. The US says we are staying in Syria out of...
Foreign Policy Focus #141 – Trump Says Mean Things
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 12, 2018
On FPF #141, I discuss the media's reaction to Trump's alleged statement on Africa and Haiti. 'The Resistance' was flabbergasted by the fact that Trump would say something so rude. However, US policy has caused genocide, famine, refugee crisis, slavery, epidemic, war,...
Foreign Policy Focus #140 – Fighting the War State with Mike Maharrey
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 10, 2018
On Foreign Policy Focus #140, Mike Maharry joins the show to discuss how to fight the war state with the 10th Amendment. Mike discuss an effort to prevent future torture, limiting the federal governments use of the National Guard, stopping the arming of American...
Foreign Policy Focus #136 – Trump and 2017 with Will Porter
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 29, 2017
Will Porter joins Foreign Policy Focus to analyze foreign policy in 2017. We review all the big stories from Russia, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Afghanistan, Africa, and North Korea. Will and I break down Trump's first year as Commander in chief and biggest blunders....
Foreign Policy Focus #135 – Exploiting Christmas
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 27, 2017
On FPF #135, I discuss the big news from over the Christmas weekend. Saudi Arabia is increasing airstrikes in Yemen. Saudi airstrikes killed at least 70 civilians on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The US announced, under the cover of Christmas, that the US would...
Foreign Policy Focus #134 – National Security Strategy with Will Porter
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 22, 2017
Will Porter returns to Foreign Policy Focus to discuss Trump's National Security Strategy. In the report, Trump lays out his plan to secure America. Trump calls for lots of interventions around the world. Trump mentions China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran by name as...
Foreign Policy Focus #133 – The Drug War with Brian Saady
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 20, 2017
On FPF #133, Brian Saady comes on the show to discuss the drug war and how it devastates Mexico. Brian explains how the American drug habit creates a $100 billion black market for deadly cartels to get rich. Brian describes how the cartels influence Mexican politics,...
Foreign Policy Focus #132 – 1,000 Days of War
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 18, 2017
On FPF #132, I discuss the Yemen war at 1,000 days. Iona Craig is now working on a Yemen database revealing key stats about Saudi's war in Yemen. I explain how US Amb to the UN Nikki Haley is trying to provoke a war with Iran. I talk about the US sharing intelligence...
Articles
US No Longer ‘Fast-Tracking’ Weapons to Israel
by Will Porter | Jun 23, 2024
The Joe Biden administration recently ended a policy which expedited arms transfers to Tel Aviv, a US official told the Times of Israel.
New Legal Powers for Settlers Facilitate West Bank Annexation
by Connor Freeman | Jun 23, 2024
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) quietly issued an order which transfers substantial legal powers over the occupied West Bank to Settlements Administration bureaucrats working under Israel’s extremist minister Bezalel Smotrich, The Guardian reports. This paves the way...
US-Supported Rutte to Become Next NATO Secretary General
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 23, 2024
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte is known for disagreeing with former President Donald Trump Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte will be named the next secretary general of the North Atlantic alliance. The White House backed his ascension to become NATO’s top civilian...
Netanyahu’s Aides Warned Him Not To Post Video Attacking US
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 23, 2024
The Israeli leader said he is willing to suffer personal attacks so long as Israel gets weapons from the US The strife between the White House and Tel Aviv could have been avoided if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu listened to his aides who instructed him not to...
IDF Report Found Multiple Cases of Friendly Fire Deaths on Oct 7
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 23, 2024
The probe identified numerous examples of Israeli forces overreacting or failing to act during the Hamas assault A review by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) set to be released this summer will conclude that Israeli soldiers killed many of their own people on October...
IDF Kills Over 100 Palestinians in Weekend Strikes Across Gaza Strip
by Connor Freeman | Jun 23, 2024
Tel Aviv carried out several attacks across the Gaza Strip this weekend. On Saturday, Gaza’s Health Ministry said more than 100 Palestinians were killed, along with 169 others wounded, in 24 hours amidst various strikes. This was the deadliest day in the Strip since...
Washington Approves $360 Million Arms Sale to Taiwan
by Connor Freeman | Jun 21, 2024
The State Department said on Tuesday that it has green-lit a $360 million arms sale to Taipei, including hundreds of armed drones, missile equipment, and other support material. China views Taiwan as part of its territory, and while it prefers to reclaim the de facto...
Pentagon To Resume Gaza Aid Pier for Now
by Will Porter | Jun 21, 2024
The US military will restart aid operations using the temporary, newly repaired pier deployed near Gaza’s coast. This comes days after the structure was moved due to damage incurred by bad weather.
Netanyahu Accuses Security Minister Ben-Gvir of Leaking State Secrets, Government in Crisis
by Connor Freeman | Jun 20, 2024
Major fractures within Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ruling coalition threaten to collapse the government, reports the New Arab. Netanyahu’s grip on power depends on the support of extremist and ultra-orthodox parties. But the Israeli leader is increasingly at...
US: Ukraine Can Strike ‘Anywhere’ Russian Forces May Cross Border
by Connor Freeman | Jun 20, 2024
Ukraine has been authorized to use US-supplied weapons to strike the Russian mainland wherever Moscow’s troops are advancing from across the border, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan told PBS on Tuesday. The Pentagon also reiterated the escalatory change in...
Putin Accuses NATO of Threatening Security in Asia for Russia, Other Nations
by Connor Freeman | Jun 20, 2024
President Vladimir Putin accused NATO of creating major security threats for Russia in Asia on Thursday, Reuters reported. This comes amid Washington’s escalating buildup for war with China, which has seen increased involvement by the North Atlantic alliance, as well...
IDF: Netanyahu’s Goal of Eliminating Hamas Is Unachievable
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 20, 2024
The US intelligence community assesses that Israel cannot defeat the militant Palestinian organization The spokesman for the Israeli military explained that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s goal of eradicating Hamas is not achievable. The statement comes amid a...
News Roundup
News Roundup 11/25/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 25, 2019
US News Trump says the US is working on a deal with the Taliban. [Link] An FBI official is being investigated for changing a document related to Russiagate. [Link] The Navy is pushing back against Trump’s decision to restore the pay and rank of war criminal Navy Seal...
News Roundup 11/22/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 22, 2019
US News Tennessee is refusing to test DNA that could prove a man, who has already been executed, is innocent. [Link] The Department of Defense awarded $49 million in grants to 91 colleges. [Link] The House passes the Hong Kong Human Rights Bill blocking some weapon...
News Roundup 11/21/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 21, 2019
US News Illinois has collected over $1 billion from tickets issued by red-light cameras. [Link] The Democrats introduced a bill that extends the Patriot Act for three months. [Link] Hunter DeRensis breaks down ambassador Sondland’s impeachment hearing. He explains it...
News Roundup 11/20/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 20, 2019
US News Mayor Pete says he is willing to send US troops into Mexico. [Link] A US military base in Japan is poisoning the groundwater. [Link] Assange Julian Assange’s lawyer says the only computer Assange has access too is inadequate to prepare his defense. [Link]...
News Roundup 11/19/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 19, 2019
US News A Texas court grants an indefinite stay of execution on Rodney Reed. Evidence that has emerged that Reed was not guilty of the murder he was sentenced to death for. [Link] Colorado has passed a large-capacity magazine ban that is a colossal failure. [Link] The...
News Roundup 11/18/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 18, 2019
US News A man in Georgia was executed. The state refused to test DNA his lawyers' claim would clear him of the murder. [Link] The 11th Circuit of Appeals rules that distributing food in public is protected by the First Amendment. The ruling comes over a Florida group...
News Roundup 11/15/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 15, 2019
US News Mark Sanford ends his presidential primary run against Trump. [Link] A federal court in Boston rules warrantless searches of cellphones and computers of international travelers violates the 4th Amendment. [Link] The Watson Institute reports the US spent $6.4...
News Roundup 11/13/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 13, 2019
Bolivia The former Bolivian president Morales has accepted asylum in Mexico. [Link] Bolivian Senator Jeanine Anez declares herself interim president. [Link] Europe European governments agree to work on 13 new weapons projects. The projects will increase Europe’s...
News Roundup 11/12/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 12, 2019
Bolivia Bolivia's president resigns, says he was forced out by a coup. He was facing calls from the military and police to step down after the OAS claimed he fraudulently counted votes in the recent election. Dave DeCamp explains that the OAS claim that the former...
News Roundup 11/11/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 11, 2019
US News Using isolation to prevent suicides in prison, makes it more likely people will attempt suicide. [Link] The US Supreme Court rules that civil asset forfeiture can violate the 8th Amendment. [Link] Texas will execute a possibly innocent man, Rodney Reed. The...
News Roundup 11/7/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 7, 2019
US News Google will continue to contract with the Pentagon. [Link] Two Twitter employees are charged with spying for Saudi Arabia. One employee has been arrested, and the other is in Saudi Arabia. A Saudi citizen has been charged as well. [Link] The Treasury...
News Roundup 11/5/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 5, 2019
US News Tulsi Gabbard introduced a War Powers bill to remove US troops from Syria. [Link] A State Department official says Russian trolls are to blame for the protests in Chile. [Link] Kashmir At least one person was killed and several injured by a grenade attack in...
News Roundup 11/4/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 4, 2019
US News The House votes for rules in the impeachment hearings. [Link] Mike Maharrey explains Trump’s law enforcement surge is unconstitutional. [Link] Steve Biegun has been named the number two at the State Department. Biegun will retain his duties negotiating with...
News Roundup 11/1/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 1, 2019
US News Trump says he will surge to fight violent crime. His new push will include $600 million in military equipment to police forces. [Link] US veterans are increasingly suffering from cancer. [Link] Europe The Democratic Socialist Party in Germany is demanding all...
News Roundup 10/30/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 30, 2019
US News The IRS attempted to hide emails that showed it did not build on a system to make it easier for Americans to file taxes because it had made agreements with companies like TurboTax to provide some free services. The emails show the IRS did not make any effort...
News Roundup 10/29/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 29, 2019
US News From 2006 to 2018, US companies contracting with immigration enforcement have received more than $45 billion. [Link] Philippines A Philippines mayor - accused by President Duerte of being involved in the drug trade - was gunned down. [Link] Kashmir India and...
