Tag Archives: Syria

OPCW report inconclusive based on the facts it contains. Moon of Alabama Syria - OPCW Issues First Report Of 'Chemical Weapon Attack' in Douma b

Trump and Putin are likely to discuss the tricky situation in southern Syria when they meet; while the US president says he wants US forces back home, the CIA, Pentagon and Israel may be happier to see them stay so the war-torn state remains unstable. Obama could not bring the US deep state under control. We'll see if Trump can, or wants to.Asia TimesEagle-meets-Bear and the Syria tug-of-war Pepe EscobarSee alsoRussia: Other Points of ViewRUSSIAN FEDERATION SITREP 5 JULY 2018 Patrick...

Jinri Toutiao, one of China’s largest media agencies, has unveiled an article arguing that while the conflict in Syria might seem like a civil war between government and opposition forces, it is in reality “a deadly battle between Russia and NATO countries.”...  In other words, the Chinese media giant has a firm grasp on the geopolitics of the Syrian conflict and Russia-NATO confrontation. This is an important indication of China’s orientation. What’s more, other analysts, in addition to...

Backgrounder.  It's complicated. The US doesn't do nuance.Asia TimesThe Syria connection to Iran, Afghanistan and China Pepe Escobar

Another false flag? Fits the pattern.Moon of AlabamaSyria - Inconsistent, Incomplete And Implausible - The OPCW Report On Saraqib Is Another Disgrace

But there is irony in this [false flag] action. Israel used a ploy that Hitler's Nazi Germany wielded. Hitler and the Wehrmacht were keen on coming up with a casus belli for war against Poland. I grant you that the Nazi invasion of Poland is in another league from what Israel did in Syria against Iranians. But we should not ignore the possibility that Israel's unprovoked attacks are likely to spawn future retaliation by the Iranians. When that happens Israeli leaders will be under pressure...

As my old friend would say, “The shit’s on, good buddy.” Meanwhile, Bibi is in Moscow was guest of honor, watching the Victory Day parade.Sic Semper TyrannisSyrians and Israelis are shooting at each other TTG

You won't read this is the corporate media since it contradicts the narrative. Lots of photos. Reprinted from We hold these truths, What About Christians In Syria (3 Apr 2018).Russia InsiderTreatment of Christians in Assad's Syria vs in US-backed 'Rebel' AreasJanice Kortkamp

ZH does its own exposé.Zero HedgeTrump Cuts Off Funding For Syria's "White Helmets" Tyler DurdenSee alsoSamantha Power catches it on Twitter after support of the White Helmets. Scroll down to view the comments on her post.TrendsMapSamantha Power

Pipelines.Tidbit. Professor Fadhel Kaboub happens to be an MMT economist.Renegade Inc.WWIII at Syria’s doorstep: Who stands to gain?Claire Connelly