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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.
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News Roundup 12/30/2024
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 30, 2024
Ukraine White House Tells Ukraine to Pull Its Demoralized Forces From Russia The Institute Lavrov Says Russia’s ‘Not Satisfied’ With Proposals From Trump Team To End Ukraine War AWC China China Sanctions More US Companies in Response to US Military Aid to Taiwan AWC...
White House Tells Ukraine to Pull Its Demoralized Forces From Russia
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 29, 2024
The Joe Biden administration believes that Ukrainian forces are on the verge of a total loss in Russia’s Kursk Oblast and is now advising Kiev to pull its troops back. Reporting on Kiev’s losses in Kursk, the AP reports the Ukrainian forces have become “demoralized.”...
Biden Orders ‘Surge’ of Weapons to Ukraine in Response to Major Russian Attack
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 26, 2024
Russia launched a major missile and drone barrage targeting Ukrainian energy infrastructure. The attack followed a Ukrainian drone strike on a Russian residential building. President Joe Biden said he was outraged by the Russian attack and ordered the Pentagon to...
Report: Trump Will Continue Arms Shipments to Ukraine
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 22, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump is planning to continue military aid to Ukraine after his return to the White House. The transition team has told some members of NATO that the incoming president plans to increase member states’ minimum military spending levels to more...
American Diplomat to Meet with Al-Qaeda Affiliated al-Julani
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 19, 2024
A top American diplomat in the Middle East is traveling to Damascus to meet with Mohammad Abu al-Julani. The trip is a sign that the US may lift sanctions on the al-Qaeda-affiliated rebel group that deposed former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad. The Financial Times...
Dems Call for Blinken to Live Up to Admin’s Demands of Israel, Cut Weapon Transfers to Tel Aviv
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 18, 2024
A group of Democratic lawmakers sent a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken demanding the administration follow through with threats to cut weapons transfers to Israel if Tel Aviv did not allow more aid into the Gaza Strip. Since early October, Northern Gaza...
Al-Qaeda Linked Julani Meets With British Diplomats, Discusses Removal From Terror List
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 17, 2024
The leader of the al-Qaeda-linked Syria rebel group that removed President Bashar al-Assad from power met with British officials to request the removal of sanctions and the terror designation on his group. Abu Mohammed al-Julani met with Stephen Hickey, director of...
Assad Issues First Statement Since Fleeing Syria Over a Week Ago
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 16, 2024
Former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad released a statement that detailed his final movement in Syria before fleeing to Russia. Assad and his family left the country after al-Qaeda-affiliated forces overran Damascus. “I remained in Damascus, carrying out my duties...
Israel to Deploy Dozens of Autonomous Weapons Systems in West Bank
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 15, 2024
The Israeli Defense Forces are preparing to place dozens of weapons systems across the West Bank that can be operated automatically or remotely. According to a report from Israeli Army Radio, the Samson Remote Controlled Weapon Station will be deployed to dozens of...
Netanyahu Tells Iranian People That Regime Change Will Come ‘A Lot Sooner Than People Think’
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 12, 2024
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a fresh threat to carry out a regime change in Iran. The Israeli leader said Tel Aviv had scored a recent series of victories over Tehran. In an English-speaking address to the people of Iran, he slammed Tehran for...
Haaretz Uncovers Four Palestinian Deaths During Shin Bet Interrogations Since Oct 7
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 11, 2024
The Israeli outlet Haaretz has found that at least four Palestinians have died while under interrogation by the Israeli Shin Bet in over a year. Since October 7, Israeli officials have touted worsening the conditions for imprisoned Palestinians, while human rights...
Israeli Finance Minister: Time to Seize Control of Gaza
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 9, 2024
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said Tel Aviv should exploit the downfall of Bashar al-Assad in Syria and seize the Gaza Strip. At a meeting of his Religious Zionist Party on Monday, Smotrich said, “We've seen in Syria how regime leaders flee like rats when...
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...


