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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
UAE Commits to $1.4 Trillion Investment in US Economy
by Will Porter | Mar 26, 2025
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has pledged around $1.4 trillion in investments in US businesses over the next 10 years, according to the White House. The spending will send new money into “AI infrastructure, semiconductors, energy, and American manufacturing.”
US Brokers Russia-Ukraine Black Sea Truce
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 25, 2025
After holding separate talks with Russian and Ukrainian delegations, the US announced that both sides had agreed to allow commercial shipping through the Black Sea, mirroring a similar arrangement established earlier in the war.
US Holds Separate Talks With Russian and Ukrainian Officials
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 24, 2025
American officials met with a Russian delegation for talks on ending the war in Ukraine. Moscow says it hopes to restore a deal that allows commercial ships to cross the war zone in the Black Sea.
Zelensky: Russia Has Influenced the Trump Administration
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 24, 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized the White House for allegedly succumbing to Kremlin propaganda. The Ukrainian leader said some in the Donald Trump administration were incorrectly convinced that Kiev did not want to reach a deal with Moscow.
US Officials Meet With Ukrainian Delegation Ahead of Talks With Russia
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 23, 2025
President Donald Trump says he is seeking a deal to end the war On Sunday, US officials met with a Ukrainian delegation led by the country’s defense minister. American representatives are scheduled to meet with Russian officials on Monday. Defense Minister Rustem...
Official Death Count in Gaza Passes 50,000
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 23, 2025
The figure is thought to be a significant underestimate The number of confirmed Palestinians killed in the Israeli onslaught has surpassed 50,000. The number produced by the Gaza Health Ministry is considered a low count by international observers. According to the...
Katz: Israel To Begin Annexing Gaza
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 23, 2025
The Defense Minister explained that Israel will begin seizing territory and will not stop until all hostages are released Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said that the IDF will begin annexing parts of the Gaza Strip. President Donald Trump and Israeli officials...
Iranian Supreme Leader Threatens Response to Any American Attack
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 23, 2025
President Trump has threatened to strike Iran over Houthi attacks on Israeli-linked shipping. Ali Khamenei said Tehran does not control Sanaa. During an address on the Persian New Year, Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei responded to President Donald Trump’s recent threats...
Israel Established Office Dedicated To Removing Palestinians From Gaza
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 23, 2025
The Israeli Defense Ministry announced Tel Aviv will begin annexing Gaza. The Israeli Security Cabinet created a new office within the Defense Ministry that will work to remove all Palestinians from Gaza. Defense Minister Israel Katz said that Tel Aviv is moving...
Report: Israel Planning More Aggressive Invasion of Gaza
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 23, 2025
The IDF will take control of the humanitarian aid in the Strip According to the Washington Post, the Israeli military is gearing up for a major ground operation in Gaza that could last months or longer. Last week, Israel broke a ceasefire and hostage deal with Hamas...
Report: Netanyahu Demanded the IDF Bomb Homes Without Intelligence
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 23, 2025
Soon after the current Gaza war began, the Israeli PM said the IDF must strike 5,000 targets daily Early in the conflict, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the head of the Israeli military to hit thousands of targets without intelligence, including...
US, Israeli Officials to Meet For Consultations About Iran
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 20, 2025
Israeli officials are expected to arrive in the US early next week for high-level talks about Iran. President Donald Trump has made several threats to Iran in recent days and the Pentagon is developing war plans for the Islamic Republic.
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...
