July 15, 2017 | Astute News

Jerusalem Grand Mufti Detained After Holy Site Attack Leaves Five Dead

July 15, 2017

The grand mufti of Jerusalem was detained by Israeli security forces on Friday after three attackers opened fire on Israeli police in Jerusalem's Old City, killing two. The attackers fled to a nearby …

U.S. Bases Strategically Placed to Prevent Syrian Military from Advancing; Outlining Borders of Kurdistan

July 15, 2017

Opinion

Despite the spits and spurts of World War Three, it seems the United States (at least part of the establishment) and Russia are beginning to move toward a cooling of their approaches to the Syrian cri…

The West is a Portable Idea, Not Blood and Soil

July 15, 2017

Opinion

Not everyone who goes around celebrating the achievements of The West and decrying its destruction is a true friend of freedom. We’ve known this since at least a century ago, when the acclaimed German…

Syrian War Report – July 14, 2017: Race to Deir Ezzor

July 15, 2017

Military

On Thursday, the Syrian Arab Army Tiger Forces and tribal forces, backed up by the Russian Aerospace Forces, have launched a military operation against in the southwestern part of Raqqah province. Ini…

Civil War in Venezuela?

July 15, 2017

Opinion

The wars of the XXI Century exhibit the particularity of seeming similar to mobilizations for civil rights. The long experience of the Pentagon in interventions and disciplinary policies on all contin…

Return of Pentagon Mercenaries Worries US Active Duty Military

July 15, 2017

Opinion

During the time that U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis and National Security Adviser H. R. McMaster are reviewing the U.S. military policy in Afghanistan, The New York Times ran a story on July 10, …

Russia Baiters and Putin Haters

July 15, 2017

Opinion

“Is Russia an enemy of the United States?” NBC’s Kasie Hunt demanded of Ted Cruz. Replied the runner-up for the GOP nomination, “Russia is a significant adversary. Putin is a KGB thug.” To Hillary Cli…

Trump’s ASEAN Policy Isn’t “Confused,” It’s a Continuation of Decades of Coercion

July 15, 2017

Opinion

In an effort to reinforce public perception that policy changes when a new administration assumes the White House, US and European analysts have made several attempts to push forward narratives descri…