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Foreign Policy Focus #106 – Who Cares About Somalia?
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 17, 2017
On FPF #106, I discuss the terror attack in Somalia that killed over 300 people. I look at blowback and how US policy possibly motivated the bomber. I explain that while Americans may not care about dead Somalis, people in the Muslim world do. I update Marawi,...
Foreign Policy Focus #105 – Trump Lies About Iran
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 16, 2017
On FPF #105, I discuss Trump's Iran policy speech. Trump's speech was filled with lies and half-truths meant to make Americans scared of Iran. Trump then uses the lies to justify decertifying the P5+1 Nuclear Agreement. I debunk the lies and explore why Trump's policy...
Foreign Policy Focus #104 – The Wars Go On
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 13, 2017
On FPF #104, I update the news on all of American's wars. In Syria, the Islamic State continues to kill civilians. The US is moving a second aircraft carrier to the Korean Peninsula. Trump is looking at a new more hawkish Iran policy. In Afghanistan, Pakistan is...
Foreign Policy Focus #103 – Preventable Disasters
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 11, 2017
On FPF #103, I discuss how we can prevent some disasters. I base my discussion on Jason Ditz's article The Hurricanes You Control Vs. The Hurricanes You Don’t. In this article, Jason explains how some disasters, like hurricanes, are uncontrollable. While some...
Foreign Policy Focus #102 – The Destruction of Yemen
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 6, 2017
On Foreign Policy Focus #102, I discuss the Yemeni Civil War. I review the history of the war and the destruction of Yemen. Americans remain apathetic about Yemen as it is destroyed with American weapons. Saudi Arabia was blacklisted for a second year for killing...
Foreign Policy Focus #101 – Catalan Independence Vote
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 4, 2017
On FPF #101, I discuss the Catalan independence vote. 90% of people who were able to vote, voted for independence. The Spanish police brutally cracked down on people trying to vote. Catalans have responded with massive peaceful protesters. Articles The US ordered 15...
Foreign Policy Focus #100 – America's Longest War with Scott Horton
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 2, 2017
Scott Horton joins me on Foreign Policy Focus #100 to discuss his new book Fool's Errand. Scott debunks the idea that 9/11 was the start of US interventionism in the Middle East. Scott explains Bush's war in Afghanistan and what happened at Tora Bora. Scott...
Foreign Policy Focus #100 – America’s Longest War with Scott Horton
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 2, 2017
Scott Horton joins me on Foreign Policy Focus #100 to discuss his new book Fool's Errand. Scott debunks the idea that 9/11 was the start of US interventionism in the Middle East. Scott explains Bush's war in Afghanistan and what happened at Tora Bora. Scott...
Foreign Policy Focus #99 – Catalonia, Kurdistan, and Afghanistan
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 29, 2017
On FPF #99, I provide quick updates on several big current events. In Catalonia, the Spanish government is trying to censor the independence movement. In Iraqi Kurdistan, the Iraqi government has shut down airspace as a punishment for voting for independence. In...
Foreign Policy Focus #98 – Trump Bombs Another Country
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 27, 2017
On Foreign Policy Focus #98, I discuss Trump bombing Libya. This is the 6th country that Trump has bombed during his presidency. Congress has not authorized Trump to carry out any military actions. I discuss Trump's tweet on Iran's missile test. I also update Yemen,...
Foreign Policy Focus #97 – Trump's Dangerous Tweet
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 25, 2017
On Foreign Policy Focus #97, I discuss Trump calling Kim Jung Un a madman on Twitter. This is Trump's most dangerous Tweet so far. If Trump thinks Un is a madman, then Trump could decide to wage preemptive war North Korea. I review the road that led us to the mess in...
Foreign Policy Focus #97 – Trump’s Dangerous Tweet
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 25, 2017
On Foreign Policy Focus #97, I discuss Trump calling Kim Jung Un a madman on Twitter. This is Trump's most dangerous Tweet so far. If Trump thinks Un is a madman, then Trump could decide to wage preemptive war North Korea. I review the road that led us to the mess in...
Foreign Policy Focus #96 – Fighting for Independence
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 22, 2017
On FPF #96, I look at independence votes and movements around the world. Catalonia and Iraqi Kurds have upcoming votes for independence. Syrian Kurds are looking to form their own parliament. Taiwan and Palestine continue to fight for their own states. Several other...
Foreign Policy Focus #95 – Trump's UN Speech Breakdown with Will Porter
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 20, 2017
Will Porter returns to Foreign Policy Focus to breakdown Trump's speech to the UN General Assembly. Trump's speech was hawkish and full of lies. Will debunks Trump's lies. Will also provides key insights into the real situation in Syria, Iran, North Korea, and Yemen....
Foreign Policy Focus #95 – Trump’s UN Speech Breakdown with Will Porter
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 20, 2017
Will Porter returns to Foreign Policy Focus to breakdown Trump's speech to the UN General Assembly. Trump's speech was hawkish and full of lies. Will debunks Trump's lies. Will also provides key insights into the real situation in Syria, Iran, North Korea, and Yemen....
Foreign Policy Focus #94 – Nikki Haley is Awful
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 18, 2017
On FPF #94, I discuss why US Ambassador to the UN, Nikki Haley, is awful. Haley continues to advocate for war and refuses to do her job as a diplomat. I also update Israel, Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan. Articles Harvard canceled plans to make Chelsea Manning a...
Articles
US Loosens Sanctions on Violent Israeli Settlers
by Will Porter | Mar 29, 2024
The Joe Biden administration said it would allow Israeli banks to process routine transactions with settlers accused of violence.
State Dept Says Parts of Gaza Likely Experiencing Famine
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 29, 2024
A State Department official said that there is a “significant risk” of mass starvation throughout Gaza, and some regions of the Strip are “quite possibly” already in a state of famine.
World Court Orders Israel to Ease Grip on Gaza Aid
by Will Porter | Mar 28, 2024
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has ordered Israel to relax its blockade on aid shipments into Gaza, saying Tel Aviv must stop interfering with deliveries as Palestinians face dire food and medicine shortages.
Speaker Johnson Wants to Pass Bill Sending Billions in Arms to Ukraine and Israel
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 28, 2024
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) says he will work to pass a massive military aid bill for Ukraine and Israel once Congress returns to session next week, a move that could trigger a backlash from his party. House Democrats have vowed to shield the speaker from a GOP...
IDF Officer: ‘We Are Demolishing Everything Before Entering’
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 27, 2024
A senior Israel Defense Forces (IDF) officer said that Tel Aviv is engaged in an overly wasteful war in Gaza. The soldier went on to estimate that Israelis could have achieved similar results against Hamas with only ten percent of the destruction inflicted upon the...
UN Expert Says Israel Committing Genocide in Gaza
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 26, 2024
UN experts on human rights stated Israel was committing genocide in Gaza. The statement comes as the nearly six-month-long Israeli onslaught in Gaza has killed at least 32,000 people and has put over a million Palestinians on the brink of famine. Francesca Albanese,...
Ukraine Demands More Weapons: ‘Give Us the Damn Patriots’
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 26, 2024
During an interview with Politico, Ukraine’s top diplomat demanded that the West send Kiev more missile defense ammunition. The official said Ukrainian forces were losing ground due to insufficient ammunition. While President Joe Biden promised that the West would...
DoD Used $300 Million in ‘Savings’ to Send Arms to Ukraine While Facing $10 Billion Deficit
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 25, 2024
Over the past few months, the White House has employed multiple budgetary schemes to free up funds to send weapons to Ukraine. Last year, the Joe Biden administration sent $300 million in weapons to Ukraine using money that was authorized by Congress on Saturday....
Most Americans Believe US Will Be in World War Within Next Decade
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 24, 2024
The majority of Americans believe it is likely that the US will be involved in a world war during the coming decade. Under President Joe Biden, the US is preparing for great power wars with Russia and China, engaged in multiple Middle East conflicts, and posturing for...
Israel Bars UNRWA Aid Shipment to Northern Gaza as Region Nears Famine
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 24, 2024
The head of the UN aid agency for Palestinians (UNRWA) said that Israel barred all shipments of assistance to northern Gaza. The international watchdog on food crisis warned that famine will be official in northern Gaza in the coming weeks. On Sunday, UNRWA...
This Week At The Libertarian Institute
by Will Porter | Mar 22, 2024
The Empire never sleeps – but neither do we. Missed a story? We’ve got you covered. Check out this week in review at the Libertarian Institute.
Israel Seizes West Bank Land for Future Settlements
by Will Porter | Mar 22, 2024
The Israeli government has confiscated a swath of territory in the occupied West Bank to make way for a new settlement block
News Roundup
News Roundup 8/28/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 28, 2019
US News The US approves $3.3 billion in missile sales to Japan. [Link] Thailand will receive 120 armored vehicles from the US by the end of 2020. [Link] Afghanistan The Taliban say Trump's remarks about not being in a hurry to remove troops from Afghanistan slowed...
News Roundup 8/27/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 27, 2019
US News Ron Paul explains why Red Flag laws are dangerous. [Link] Matthew Petti documents DNC candidates taking money from lobbyists representing foreign governments. [Link] Europe The French president met with the Iranian foreign minister at the G7 Summit. [Link]...
News Roundup 8/26/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 26, 2019
US News Twitter is relying on US and European government-funded groups to determine what is allowed on Twitter. Government media sites like RT will no longer be allowed to advertise on Twitter. [Link] A green card holder was detained at the airport for suspected...
News Roundup 8/23/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 23, 2019
US News The Pentagon is two years behind on implementing efficiency reforms. [Link] Great Power Putin says Russia will carry out reciprocal tests to the US testing a ground-launched intermediate-range cruise missile. [Link] The US sent a Navy ship through the Taiwan...
News Roundup 8/22/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 22, 2019
US News Adnan Syed’s lawyers take his care to the Supreme Court. [Link] The new Trump guidelines or citizenship could negatively impact veterans. The guidelines make it more difficult for recipients of public benefits to get green cards. [Link] The US tests a missile...
News Roundup 8/19/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 19, 2019
US News Deaths are spiking in California county jails. [Link] The Overstock CEO is claiming to be at the center of the Russiagate conspiracy. [Link] A bipartisan group of lawmakers is pushing the US to sell $8 billion in F-16s to Taiwan. [Link] Venezuela Panama will...
News Roundup 8/16/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 16, 2019
US News Chicago police are giving children PTSD by raiding their homes - often on false information or going to the wrong address - and pointing guns at them. [Link] About 40% of the thousands of ICE detainees locked up in solitary confinement have a mental illness....
News Roundup 8/14/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 14, 2019
US News St. Louis public defenders release an app to combat an abusive bail system. [Link] Customs and Border Patrol plan to ramp up facial recognition and biometric scanning to all people entering the country. [Link] ICE agents regularly make mistakes on immigration...
News Roundup 8/12/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 12, 2019
US News The US tells Germany that it must increase defense spending to 2% of GDP - the NATO target - or risk the US moving troops deployed in Germany to Poland. [Link] Defense Secretary Esper visits Mongolia on a mission to build ties. [Link] Korean Peace The ongoing...
News Roundup 8/9/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 9, 2019
US News A new non-profit group - US CyberDome - is filled with promoters of Russiagate. [Link] Only two of the twenty-three US test F-35s are fully operational. [Link] South American The US seizes a cargo ship headed to Venezuela carrying food. [Link] Venezuela...
News Roundup 8/8/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 8, 2019
US News Former Secretary of Defense James Mattis returns to his position as a board member at General Dynamics. [Link] New SecDef Mark Esper says the US will not overreact to NK missile tests. [Link] Venezuela Bolton said the US is ready to target countries that...
News Roundup 8/6/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 6, 2019
Venezuela Trump suggests the US may blockade Venezuela. [Link] Trump signs an executive order freezing all Venezuelan assets. Some analysts believe this will allow the US to sanction anyone who does business with Venezuela. [Link] Korean Peace North Korea says planned...
News Roundup 8/5/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 5, 2019
US News Five police officers who killed two unarmed people got their jobs back. The officers fired dozens of shots into the victim's car. [Link] The new Defense Secretary will review the contract for the Pentagon cloud program. [Link] Tulsi Gabbard becomes a...
News Roundup 8/2/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 2, 2019
US News A US grand jury indicts a Chinese billionaire for violating US tariffs. [Link] Facebook removes accounts that it says had ‘coordinated inauthentic behavior’ and run by the Saudi government. [Link] North Korea North Korea tests short-range missiles. Trump said...
News Roundup 8/1/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 1, 2019
US News Police departments are finding facial recognition programs are not worth the price. [Link] The New Cold War The Pentagon would like more ice breakers in anticipation of competing in the South Pole with Russia. [Link] US officials say Hazam bin Laden - son of...
News Roundup 7/30/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 30, 2019
US News Trump said Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats will leave the job next month. [Link] Guatemala signs an immigration deal with the US to avoid sanctions. [Link] Venezuela The US sanctions several Venezuelans and Venezuelan companies it accuses of...
