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Foreign Policy Focus #93 – Russia Reset
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 17, 2017
On Foreign Policy Focus #93, I discuss the US and Russia relations. A new story said Russia offered to reset relations with the US in March. While that offer was passed on, Russia's Foreign Ministry and the US State Department now agree there is no need to continue in...
Foreign Policy Focus #92 – Killing the 2001 AUMF
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 17, 2017
Foreign Policy Focus is a podcast hosted by me, Kyle! It covers current events overseas and how those events affect you at home. While US military operations in the Middle East seem like they are on the other side of the world, they have real impacts on the everyday...
Foreign Policy Focus #91 – Growing Up in the Terror War
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 15, 2017
On Foreign Policy Focus #91, I share my experience of growing up after 9/11 and the Terror War. I was 10 when the 9/11 attacks happened. I share some myths I believed, I debunk those myths, and talk about how I was led to believe them.
Foreign Policy Focus #90 – Fiction from the Media
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 13, 2017
On Foreign Policy Focus #90, I discuss some recent reporting in the media. The fictions told be the media lead to a false understanding of foreign policy. I blast the media and reveal the truth.
Articles
White House Taps Palantir for Government-Wide Database Surveilling Americans
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 1, 2025
In a move raising red flags with civil rights organizations, the Trump administration is working with tech firm Palantir to develop a database for numerous government agencies to collect and store information on all Americans.
Erik Prince Working With Haitian Government in Fight Against Armed Groups
by Kyle Anzalone | May 29, 2025
The US-installed government in Haiti has turned to American mercenaries, including Blackwater founder Erik Prince, to fight against armed groups that now control nearly all of Port-au-Prince. Drones operated by Prince’s firm have killed hundreds, but no high-value targets.
Russia Calls for Second Round of Peace Talks With Ukraine
by Kyle Anzalone | May 28, 2025
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says Moscow has prepared a document outlining its position on ending the war in Ukraine, calling for another round of negotiations in Turkey early next week.
Former Israeli PM Says Tel Aviv Is Committing War Crimes in Gaza
by Connor Freeman | May 27, 2025
Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert penned an op-ed in Haaretz on Tuesday that, among other things, accused Tel Aviv of systematically carrying out war crimes in the Gaza Strip. He called Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a “crime boss” fighting a “private...
Israeli Bombs, Gas Nearly Killed American Held By Hamas in Month Before Release
by Kyle Anzalone | May 27, 2025
The father of Israeli-American IDF soldier Edan Alexander revealed that his son was nearly killed in an Israeli attack one month before Hamas released his son. The attack happened after Tel Aviv shut down the initial talks between Hamas and the Trump administration to...
US Has 500 Troops in Taiwan in Major Challenge to China
by Dave DeCamp | May 26, 2025
A retired US Navy admiral recently revealed that the US has 500 troops in Taiwan, a major challenge to Beijing’s red lines related to the island.
Israel’s Top Diplomat Threatens to Illegally Annex Large Swathes of the West Bank
by Connor Freeman | May 26, 2025
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar and Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer have threatened to annex illegal Jewish-only settlements in the occupied West Bank along with the Jordan Valley. These statements come amid growing international support for recognizing a...
Iran Says Nuclear Talks With US Have ‘Possibility of Progress’
by Kyle Anzalone | May 25, 2025
Tehran said the fifth round of negotiations with Washington on the Iranian nuclear program was conducted professionally. The Iranian foreign minister expressed optimism that the US and Iran could reach an agreement over his country’s nuclear energy program. Italy...
Iran Says It Will Hold US Accountable for Any Israeli Attack
by Dave DeCamp | May 22, 2025
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi has said in a letter to the UN that Tehran would hold the US responsible for any Israeli attack on its nuclear facilities.
Israeli Military Fired Near European Diplomats Who Diverted From Pre-Approved Route
by Kyle Anzalone | May 21, 2025
A delegation of diplomats visiting the West Bank were fired at with warning shots by the Israeli military on Wednesday.
Europe May Use Fighter Jets to Down Russian Drones, Missiles in Ukraine
by Kyle Anzalone | May 20, 2025
European members of the North Atlantic alliance are considering a plan that could see them deploy fighter jets in Ukrainian airspace to down Russian drones and missiles.
Former US Envoy to Ukraine Says Ending War Must ‘Send Right Signal to China’
by Kyle Anzalone | May 20, 2025
The former top US diplomat in Ukraine said that any deal to end the Russian invasion must also deter China, arguing that engaging in peace talks with Moscow is a mistake.
News Roundup
News Roundup 7/25/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 25, 2019
US News Joe Biden appoints hawk as a foreign policy adviser. [Link] The House passes an anti-BDS bill. [Link] Paramount Pictures give the Department of Defense the ability to put talking points into the new Top Gun movie script. In exchange, Paramount was able to use...
News Roundup 7/24/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 24, 2019
US News Trump is forming a close relationship with Lockheed’s CEO. [Link] The Chicago police department carried out more than 11,000 search warrants over five years. The police frequently went to the wrong home, and raids ended up with guns pointed in the faces of...
News Roundup 7/23/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 23, 2019
US News The F-35 has new problems with the canopy. The F-22 has been replaced with F-15 in the Middle East. [Link] Protesters in Puerto Rico are demanding the territory’s leader step down. Puerto Rico’s governor says he will not seek reelection, but will not resign....
News Roundup 7/22/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 22, 2019
US News A Pennsylvania school district sends letters to parents threatening to place children in foster care over unpaid lunch bills. [Link] A man has been released from prison after serving 28 years for a murder he did not commit. [Link] The US sanctions four...
News Roundup 7/18/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 18, 2019
US News The police officer who killed Eric Garner will not face charges. [Link] Trump reallocates $42 million in aid funds from Central American to Juan Guaido’s regime change effort in Venezuela. [Link] Peru’s former president has been attested in the US and is...
News Roundup 7/17/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 17, 2019
US News Trevor Aaronson explains how the FBI’s failed operation ‘Bo Tox’ ends with all charges being dropped. [Link] Senator Warren criticized Defense Secretary Nominee Esper at his confirmation hearing for refusing to recuse himself from decisions involving Raytheon....
News Roundup 7/16/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 16, 2019
US News The House and Senate's NDAA bills head to committee. The NDAA bills passed have key differences about limiting the president's war powers. [Link] North Korea North Korea warns that planned US and South Korean wargames could kill peace talks. North Korea sees a...
News Roundup 7/15/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 15, 2019
US News Sources say Trump is close to removing Dan Coats as Director of National Intelligence. [Link] A Florida police officer has been fired for repeatedly punching a handcuffed man in the face. [Link] The police officer who murdered unarmed Daniel Shaver has been...
News Roundup 7/12/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 12, 2019
US News The new St. Louis prosecutor is looking to create a department to examine false convictions and crimes committed by police. [Link] A court rules a police officer who shot a child in the leg had qualified immunity and will not face charges. The police officer...
News Roundup 7/10/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 10, 2019
US News Kamala Harris’s career as a prosecutor leaves a disturbing record of supporting the death penalty and illegal practices. [Link] An IG report finds the NSA is failing to implement controls on its spying programs to prevent illegal searches. [Link] Brazil The...
News Roundup 7/9/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 9, 2019
US News African migrants are increasingly seeking asylum at the US southern border. [Link] The State Department approves a $2.2 billion dollar weapons sale to Taiwan. [Link] Asian News North Korea releases an Australian who was accused of spying. The man was held...
News Roundup 7/8/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 8, 2019
US News A jury failed to convict accused war criminal Eddie Gallagher. His fellow soldiers witnessed him firing into a crowd of innocent people and murdering a captured teenage IS fighter. [Link] Congressman Amash quits the Republican party. [Link] Venezuela The US...
News Roundup 7/3/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 3, 2019
US News The Senate passes a bill that authorizes $750 billion in military spending next year. [Link] Trump says the US defense pact with Japan is unfair and needs to be changed. [Link] Italy Italy attested the captain of a migrant rescue boat. [Link] North Korea Trump...
News Roundup 7/2/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 2, 2019
US News John Kiriakou explains high ranking House Democrat Adam Schiff is a war hawk that takes money from major weapons makers. [Link] The NYT admits to sending stories to the government for approval. [Link] Venezuela The US sanctions Maduro's son. [Link] Maduro...
News Roundup 7/1/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 1, 2019
Russia Putin and Trump meet at the G-20. Putin said Trump pushed the issue of Ukrainian sailors held by Russia. [Link] Trump suggested improving dialog in talks with Putin. [Link] North Korea The US Envoy to North Korea says the US is ready for constructive talks with...
News Roundup 6/28/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 28, 2019
US News Stephanie Grisham is named the new Press Secretary. [Link] The head of Customs and Border Patrol, John Sanders, steps down. [Link] Rep Duncan Hunter used campaign money to fund an affair. [Link] An Appeals Court rules the government is responsible for the...
