Foreign Policy Focus

On FPF #294, I discuss new updates in the Russiagate conspiracy theory and Syria. New information reveals Gen Flynn's trip to Russia in 2015 was in accordance with US intelligence. A court document shows an associate of John McCain gave he Steele Dossier to BuzzFeed in 2016. Bolton claims the US withdraws in Syria is conditioned on protection for the Kurds and the defeat of ISIS. The Assad government is now talking with the Syrian Kurds. The US and Russian military are also engaged in talks. 

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Mark Perry - Syria withdraw

Elijah Magnier - Syria updates 

On FPF #293, I discuss Trump seeming to waver on his decision for a rapid withdraw of US troops from Syria. CNN reports a Pentagon official says the US troop withdraw from Syria will take 120 days. 

I cover what we know about the arrest of US citizen Paul Whelan in Russia. Whelan has been charged with spying. 

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• Glenn Greenwald on the alleged Manafort and Assange meeting
• Caitlyn Johnston on the resignation of William Arkin 
• NYT - Child soldiers in Yemen
• NYT - CIA sponsored Afghan war criminals
• FPF #281 - Will Porter on the Propaganda war on Assange

On FPF #292, Will Porter returns to discuss Trump's best foreign policy decisions of 2018. Trump met with North Koren leader Kim Jong-un. He ordered the withdraw of US forces from Syria. The president is reported to be planning the withdraw of US troops from Afghanistan. We also discuss the resignations of Nikki Haley and James Mattis.

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• FPF #213 - Russiagate with Dan Write and Joanne Leon
• FPF #287 - Syria
• FPF #288 - Afghanistan  
• Seymore Hersh Rat Line
• Peter Van Buren on Mattis' resignation
• Gareth Porter on Mattis' resignation 

On FPF #291, Will Porter returns to the show do break down Josh Rogin's article in the Washington Post attacking Senator Rand Paul. Will and Kyle explain how Paul's influence over Trump is good. Will debunks the lies Rogin tells about Paul. 

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Josh Rogin

On FPF #290, I explain that the US Empire is operating as usual even though the mainstream media is focused on the shutdown. The US continues to slow the Korean Peace Process with sanctions. Defense Secretary James Mattis will be out on January 1st and weapon makers exec Patrick Shanahan will take over. I discuss the impact of the announced US troop withdrawal from Syria. 

On FPF #289, Kevin Doremus joins the show to discuss foreign policy Realism. Kevin is a realist and explains his philosophy. Kevin discuss prominent realists like John Mearsheimer and Stephen Walt. We highlight some of the best writers from the realist school. Kevin details how realist foreign policy reacts to today's world.

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Edwin Van De Haar - Independent Institute  

Stephen Walt - The Hell of Good Intentions 

John Mearsheimer - The Great Delusion  

On FPF #288, I focus on the good news. I discuss the reasons for Trump's decision to leave Syria. Trump has ordered the Pentagon to make plans to withdraw 7,000 US troops from Syria. These moves caused Secretary of State Mattis to resign. 

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Tom Woods Show - Scott Horton

Around the Empire - Elijah Magnier  

Scott Horton Show - Mark Perry

Maj Danny Sjursen on leaving Syria

On FPF #287, Will Porter joins the show to discuss Trump's announcement that the US has defeated ISIS. Trump will also be withdrawing all US troops from Syria. The announcement came as a surprise. Will and Kyle give analysis on the reaction to the withdraw and how it will impact the Syrian War. 

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FPF #115 - The Rise of ISIS 

On FPF #286, I update the claims of the Russiagate conspiracy. The Mueller probe has continued to indict and get plea agreements. However, no proof has been produced to prove any Russiagate claims. I examine the case of Maria Butina and what crimes she actually committed. 

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• SHS - Reese Erlich
• Caitlyn Johnstone - Narrative Control 
• Curt Mills - Yemen 
• Intercept - Texas Teacher 
• Bloomberg - Maria Butina
• Peter Van Buren - Russiagate

On FPF #285, I discuss Korean troops crossing the DMZ in peace. The Korean peace process continues to progress with Trump dragging his feet.

I explain how in Syria, the US is trying to balance its relationship with the Syrian Kurds and NATO ally Turkey. The US is also facing a growing insurgency. 

I update the movements to bring peace to Yemen. 

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BBC - Tear Gas

Trucking company scams DoD