Conflicts of Interest
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
Netanyahu Says Israel Will Restart War in Gaza After Any Ceasefire
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 14, 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that any ceasefire in Gaza will only be a temporary pause in the onslaught. Some believe that Tel Aviv has no plans to agree to any truce and is engaging in talks as a stalling tactic.
Space Force Conducts Largest Ever ‘Orbital Warfare’ Drills
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 14, 2025
The newest branch of the US military, the Space Force, is conducting its largest war games to date.
Ukraine Claims to Damage Russian Fighter Jet, Missile Factories
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 14, 2025
Ukrainian officials say they were able to cause damage to multiple Russian arms production plants. Russian officials reported that the Ukrainian aerial attack hit civilian targets.
Kim: DPRK Unconditionally Supports All Measures Taken By Russia in Ukraine
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 13, 2025
During a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un expressed a deep commitment to Moscow’s war in Ukraine.
US Citizen Killed by Israeli Settlers in the West Bank
by James Rushmore | Jul 13, 2025
Israeli settlers in the West Bank town of Sinjil killed two Palestinians, including a US citizen, on Friday. Axios reports that one of the victims was Saif al-Din Kamel Abdul Karim Musallat, a 20-year-old man who was born in Florida. A spokesman for the Palestinian...
Iranian FM: Nuclear Talks With US Must Include Assurances of No Future Attacks
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 13, 2025
The Iranian foreign minister explained that Tehran is still open to nuclear negotiations with Washington, but the White House must give assurances that the US or Israel will not launch another aggressive war against the Islamic Republic.
Iranian President Injured By Israeli Attack During War
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 13, 2025
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian was injured during the 12-day Israeli war on Iran last month.
Iran Tells UN Secretary-General That US-Israeli Airstrikes Violated International Law
by James Rushmore | Jul 11, 2025
Iran is accusing Israel and the United States of violating the United Nations Charter, the Iranian state-owned Press TV reported on Thursday.
Iranian President Urges IAEA to Drop Its ‘Double Standards’
by James Rushmore | Jul 10, 2025
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is calling on the International Atomic Energy Agency to drop its “double standards” if it hopes to normalize relations with his government.
Rubio Says US, Russia Taking ‘New and Different Approach’ After Lavrov Meeting
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 10, 2025
The top American and Russian diplomats met for the first time since February on Thursday. Secretary of State Rubio said he and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov discussed a “new and a different approach” toward peace.
Trump Administration Using Canary Mission To Target Pro-Palestinian Activists
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 10, 2025
The Donald Trump administration is using the Canary Mission’s website to target foreign students with deportation. The Canary Mission is an anonymous database that uses McCarthyite tactics against people expressing pro-Palestine views or criticism of Israel.
US Officials Bypassed Objections to Rush $30 Million to Aid Agency Accused of Participating in Gaza Genocide
by Kyle Anzalone and Will Porter | Jul 10, 2025
US officials ignored dozens of objections and waived several required safeguards to rush millions of dollars to the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF). Amnesty International has labeled the GHF a tool of Israel’s genocide in Gaza.
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...
