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Foreign Policy Focus #121 – Thanksgiving Guide
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 22, 2017
On FPF #121, I guide you through foreign policy discussions at Thanksgiving dinner. Foreign policy is the most important issue and if the subject comes up this podcast will help you be well informed. I identify the important players in ongoing wars. I debunk common...
Foreign Policy Focus #120 – Yemen Gets MSM Attention
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 20, 2017
On FPF #120, I look at the 60 Minutes segment on Yemen. The segment was one of the first times the crisis and war in Yemen have gained MSM attention. The 60 Minutes crew was denied access to Yemen by Saudi Arabia. The segment has several problems that I address. I...
Foreign Policy Focus #119 – Zimbabwe Coup
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 17, 2017
On FPF #119, I discuss the coup to remove Robert Mugabe as president of Zimbabwe. The military commander behind the coup has insisted that this is not a coup. The former Vice President is poised to take power as the 93-year-old Mugabe is ousted. The AU and UN have...
Foreign Policy Focus #118 – Syrian Civil War Post-ISIS
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 15, 2017
FPF#118, I look at the future of the Syrian Civil War. Al-Qaeda continues to control territory in Idlib. Israel is threatening to attack Iranian or Hezbollah targets in Syria. Turkey is threatening to attack the Syrian Kurds. Assad restated his goal to control all of...
Foreign Policy Focus #117 – Trump's Asia Trip
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 13, 2017
On FPF #117, I discuss Trump's trip to Asia. In South Korea, Trump pushed missile defense and weapon sales. In the Philippines, Trump met with Putin and pushed for more weapon sales. Trump rounded out the trip in the Philippines. I also update Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and...
Foreign Policy Focus #117 – Trump’s Asia Trip
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 13, 2017
On FPF #117, I discuss Trump's trip to Asia. In South Korea, Trump pushed missile defense and weapon sales. In the Philippines, Trump met with Putin and pushed for more weapon sales. Trump rounded out the trip in the Philippines. I also update Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and...
Foreign Policy Focus #116 – Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, and Yemen
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 10, 2017
On FPF #116, I update the geopolitical mess in Arabia and the Levant. In Yemen, the US now blames Iran for supplying the Houthi with the missile that targeted Saudi Arabia. The Lebanon Prime Minister remains under house arrest in Saudi Arabia. In Saudi Arabia, Crown...
Foreign Policy Focus #115 – The Rise of ISIS with Will Porter
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 7, 2017
Will Porter returns to FPF for ep. 115. Will discuss the rise of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria. Will starts with the origins and founders of the group that would one day declare a caliphate. Will analyzes the US role in Iraq, Libya, and Syria that led to the...
Foreign Policy Focus #114 – Saudi Shake-up
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 6, 2017
On FPF #114, I discuss all the news from a significant foreign policy weekend. Yemen shoot a ballistic missile at Saudi's capital. Lebanon's Prime Minister resigned. Saudi's Crown Prince arrested several members of Saudi's royal family. Shortly after, several high...
Foreign Policy Focus #113 – The Empire Advances
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 3, 2017
On FPF #113, I look at some recent wins for the empire. The empire makes a significant gain by getting Nigerien government's permission to carry out drone strikes in Niger. A new lie linking Iran to al-Qaeda will help the empire win US support for war with Iran. The...
Foreign Policy Focus #112 – Terror in NYC
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 1, 2017
On FPF #112, I give my initial thoughts on the terror attack in NYC. I also cover the other important news of the day. Iran has self-limited their ballistic missile range to 2000 km. Mattis and Tillerson tell Congress that the 2001 AUMF allows for war in Africa. In...
Foreign Policy Focus #111 – Support H.Con.Res 81
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 30, 2017
On FPF #111, I discuss House Concurrent Resolution 81. H.Con. Res 81 is a bill invoking the War Powers Act to end US support for Saudi Arabia's war against the people of Yemen. The US is currently providing vital support to Saudi Arabia's war effort. The US is selling...
Foreign Policy Focus #110 – Catalonia Declares Independence
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 27, 2017
On FPF #110, I discuss the Catalan Parliment declaring independence from Spain. The Catalan Parliment voted in the face of several threats from the Spanish government. The Spanish President is hoping to invade Catalonia in response. I also call on my audience to...
Foreign Policy Focus #109 – Expanding to Africa
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 25, 2017
On FPF #109, I discuss the expanding US war in Africa. US operations in Africa have greatly expanded since AFRICOM was created in 2008. The US now has 6,000 troops in Africa and the troops are involved in 3,500 military operations every year. Now Sen Lindsey Graham...
Foreign Policy Focus #108 – The CIA becomes More Vicious
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 23, 2017
On FPF #108, I discuss several current news events. CIA Director Pompeo said the CIA will become a more vicious agency. The CIA will also begin an operation in Afghanistan against Taliban leadership. The US is preparing to put nuclear bombers on 24-hour alert. The USS...
Foreign Policy Focus #107 – Neocons Push Trump Towards War With Iran
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 20, 2017
On FPF #107, I look at the Neocons pushing Trump to war with Iran. The push has lead Trump to decertify the Iran nuclear deal. The Neocons are now claiming Iran destabilizes the Middle East by making up a fake narrative about the Iraqi Kurds. The Neocon push will be...
Articles
Israeli Forces Deliberately Dismantled Healthcare System in Northern Gaza
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 16, 2025
A humanitarian aid worker said the healthcare facilities in Northern Gaza had been decimated by the Israeli onslaught. Starting in October, Israel began the systematic destruction of all structures in three Northern Gaza cities. MSF (the French acronym for Doctors...
Hamas Releases Three Hostages But Trump Restates Demand To Release All of Them
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 16, 2025
Trump previously said that if Hamas did not release all Israeli captives on Saturday, Israel would have a greenlight to break the ceasefire Following the release of three hostages, including one with an American, President Donald Trump restated his demand that all...
Trump Adviser Gives Four Tenets of Deal to End War in Ukraine
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 16, 2025
National Security Adviser Mike Waltz discussed some of the core issues for Donald Trump in the upcoming talks on ending the war in Ukraine. He did not confirm that Ukraine would be involved in the talks. On Fox News Sunday, Waltz explained, "Number one, it has to be...
Hegseth: US Will Expedite Weapons Sales to Europe
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 13, 2025
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said that the US will accelerate weapon deliveries to its allies in Europe. Initially, the proposal was made by NATO Chief Mark Rutte, and received mixed reviews from European powers. On Thursday, speaking at a press conference...
Tulsi Gabbard Sworn in as Director of National Intelligence
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 12, 2025
Tulsi Gabbard was confirmed by the Senate for the post of Director of National Intelligence. Gabbard said the intelligence community has been weaponized against the American people. Gabbard was confirmed by the Senate in a 52-48 vote. Sen. Mitch McConnell was the...
Ukraine Attempts to Enlist More Young Men With Signing Bonus
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 12, 2025
As Ukrainian forces are struggling to hold back the Russian advance and Kiev is facing a shortage of soldiers, the Defense Ministry is offering increased pay and signing bonuses to 18-24-year-olds that agree to enlist. Ukraine currently begins conscription at 25, a...
American Freed From Russian Prison Following Trump Envoy’s Trip to Moscow
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 11, 2025
Marc Fogel, an American teacher arrested in Russia for possession of marijuana, was released from jail after Donald Trump’s envoy traveled to Moscow. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff's trip to Russia is the first by an American official since the invasion of Ukraine. ...
NSA Waltz: US Must ‘Recoup’ Ukraine Aid By Taking Natural Resources
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 10, 2025
President Donald Trump’s National Security Adviser explained on Sunday that the White House will push for access to Ukraine’s rare earth minerals as the US has invested a considerable amount of money in Kiev’s war effort. Most of Ukraine’s mineral wealth is in areas...
State Dept. Plans New $7 Billion Arms Sale to Israel
by Connor Freeman | Feb 10, 2025
The State Department has formally notified Congress of its plans for a massive arms sale to Israel worth over $7 billion, including thousands of missiles and bombs, the Associated Press reported on Friday. This follows Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to...
Iranian Supreme Leader Says Talks With US ‘Are Not Intelligent, Wise, or Honorable’
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 9, 2025
Earlier this week, President Trump signed an executive order placing maximum pressure sanctions on Tehran. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei suggested Tehran would not pursue negotiations with Washington. President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order that imposed...
USAID Shutdown Causing Funding Shortage for Ukrainian, Russian ‘Independent’ Media
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 9, 2025
Donald Trump’s shutdown of USAID has had a significant impact on several media outlets in Russia and Ukraine. Worldwide, the agency has provided nearly a half-billion in funds to media outlets. “The suspension of USAID has had a dramatic effect on both Ukrainian and...
Trump Envoy Rejects Zelensky’s Demand for Nuclear Weapons
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 6, 2025
President Donald Trump's envoy to the war in Ukraine firmly rejected Kiev's request for nuclear weapons. President Volodymyr Zelensky recently said that Kiev needs NATO membership or nuclear weapons. In an interview on Fox News, retired General Keith Kellogg said,...
News Roundup
News Roundup 9/27/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 27, 2019
US News Trump places travel sanctions on several members of the Castro family for supporting Maduro. [Link] Russia summoned the US ambassador because the US did not grant visas to ten members of the Russian UN delegation. The UN General Assembly meeting is held in New...
News Roundup 9/26/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 26, 2019
US News A Florida school had a 6-year-old arrested and changed for kicking someone. The girl was handcuffed, taken to a juvenile facility, fingerprinted, and had a mugshot taken before being released. [Link] Trump holds a rally with Indian leader Modi. [Link] Twitter...
News Roundup 9/20/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 20, 2019
US News Chicago police selectively released information about the police killing of an innocent man to make it appear he was a danger to officers. When the full video was released, it was clear the murdered man was no threat to the officers. [Link] An American...
News Roundup 9/19/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 19, 2019
US News Trump names Robert O'Brien as National Security Adviser. O’Brien is serving as the State Department’s chief hostage negotiator. [Link] Daniel Larison explains why Trump made another bad choice for NSA. [Link] Senator Marco Rubio suggests the US cut ties with...
News Roundup 9/18/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 18, 2019
US News The US will attempt to steal all the money Edward Snowden makes on his new book. [Link] The US sanctions three people and 16 groups in Venezuela. The sanctions allegedly target people and groups stealing from food aid. [Link] Colombia is being pushed by the US...
News Roundup 9/17/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 17, 2019
Myanmar A UN fact-finding mission on Myanmar found that the Rohingya live under systematic persecution and are under the threat of genocide. [Link] Afghanistan The Afghan government reports killing two Taliban governors. US airstrikes supported the Afghan army...
News Roundup 9/16/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 16, 2019
US News Twitter restores some of the blocked accounts of Cuban officials. [Link] Trump is planning to meet with South Korean leader Moon Jae-in at the UN in September. Trump said he is open to meet with Kim Jong-un again. [Link] The US sails warships through the South...
News Roundup 9/13/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 13, 2019
US News The FBI will release the name of a Saudi official that is connected with the 9/11 attacks. The release of the name will come as a part of a lawsuit by 9/11 victims. [Link] Three spying devices have been found in DC. It is suspected to be Israeli spying. [Link]...
News Roundup 9/12/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 12, 2019
US News ICE accidentally reveals they will be building a new hyper-real uber warfare facility at a US Army base. [Link] The State Department approves selling 32 F-35s to Poland for $6.5 billion. [Link] North Korea Kim Jong-un oversees the test of a short-range guided...
News Roundup 9/10/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 10, 2019
US News DHS plans to collect more data on refugees and immigrants social media accounts. [Link] 70% of Americans believe arms sales make us less safe. [Link] Italy arrested a Russian executive at the request of the US. Putin condemned Italy for making the arrest....
News Roundup 9/9/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 9, 2019
US News The Philadelphia District Attorney has exonerated nine people in 19 months. [Link] Russia Ukraine and Russia swap dozens of prisoners. [Link] Afghanistan The Taliban kidnapped six journalists. [Link] Trump says he canceled planned talks with the Taliban...
News Roundup 9/6/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 6, 2019
US News The US is sending about 600 troops to Guyana. [Link] Russia Ukraine and Russia are close to a prisoner exchange agreement. [Link] Middle East A Taliban suicide bomber killed ten people in Kabul. [Link] The US says it will blacklist any ship that provides fuel...
News Roundup 9/5/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 5, 2019
US News A non-profit coding group will work to have thousands of marijuana convictions expunged in Chicago. [Link] Trump plans to allocate $3.6 billion from the military budget to fund the wall. [Link] Latin America Guatemala declared a ‘state of siege - in five areas...
News Roundup 9/4/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 4, 2019
US News Activists look to push Democrats to hold Israel and ICE to the same standards on family separation. [Link] Iran France is working on a proposal to Iran that would offer Iran a $15 billion line of credit if Iran returns to compliance with the nuclear agreement....
News Roundup 9/3/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 3, 2019
US News Two former New York police officers got only probation for raping an 18-year-old girl. The officers detained the girl for drugs, then claimed she had consensual sex with them. [Link] James Bovard explains why mandatory gun buyback will not work in the US....
News Roundup 8/30/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 30, 2019
US News Trump formally established the Space Command. [Link] A woman gets $3 million from Reno because she was wrongly convicted of murder and spent 35 years in prison. [Link] An incoming Harvard freshman had his visa revoked by immigration because of posts his...
