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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
The US Restarts Artillery Shells, Rocket Shipments to Ukraine
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 10, 2025
A week after the Pentagon paused some weapons shipments to Ukraine due to supply constraints, the US resumed transfers of artillery shells and rockets to Kiev.
Israel Continues Ban on Foreign Journalists Entering Gaza
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 9, 2025
The Israeli government and High Court have maintained a prohibition on foreign journalists entering Gaza since October 7, 2023. The Israeli onslaught in Gaza has killed more than 230 Palestinian journalists.
Russia Launches Over 700 Missiles, Drones in Largest Attack of War
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 9, 2025
Russian forces have carried out their largest aerial attack against Ukraine since the start of the war on Wednesday. Over 700 drones and a dozen cruise and ballistic missiles were fired at Ukraine overnight.
Israeli Settlers Attack One of the Oldest Christian Churches in Palestine
by James Rushmore | Jul 9, 2025
Israeli settlers attacked the West Bank town of Taybeh on Monday, causing extensive damage to a fifth-century church and a cemetery.
Trump Considering Sending Patriot Battery to Ukraine
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 9, 2025
President Donald Trump is weighing whether to send yet another Patriot air defense system to Ukraine, even as US arsenals face critical shortages in some munitions. The Pentagon recently assessed that it has only 25% of the Patriot interceptors needed for its various battle plans.
Trump Says US Could Strike Iran Again if Tehran Doesn’t Make a Deal
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 8, 2025
President Donald Trump suggested the US may attack Iran again if Tehran does not agree to a peace deal.
Tensions Continue to Simmer in the South Caucasus
by Connor White | Jul 8, 2025
Tensions between Russia and Azerbaijan have reached new highs following a dramatic series of arrests and retaliatory actions.
Iran Trades Oil to China for Air Defenses
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 8, 2025
Following the aggressive Israeli war against Iran, Tehran is importing air defenses from China and paying Beijing in oil.
US Patriot Missile Stockpile a Fraction of What Pentagon Needs
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 8, 2025
The ongoing wars in the Middle East and Ukraine have depleted US stockpiles of missile interceptors, according to the Guardian. The Pentagon has just a quarter of the Patriot missiles it claims to need.
Netanyahu Nominates Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize
by James Rushmore | Jul 8, 2025
During his visit to the White House on Monday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told President Donald Trump that he had nominated him for the Nobel Peace Prize.
US Will Spend Over $1 Billion Building Military Bases for Israel
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 7, 2025
The US is spending hundreds of millions of dollars to upgrade and build new military bases for Israel. The total cost of the facilities could exceed $1 billion.
Iranian Missiles Hit Five Israeli Military Bases During War
by Kyle Anzalone and Will Porter | Jul 7, 2025
At least five Israeli military facilities were damaged in Iranian strikes during last month’s 12-day war, including a base housing the IDF’s top intelligence unit, according to satellite images obtained by the Telegraph.
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...
