Day: September 20, 2017

The Kurdish Question: Why Federalization in Syria and The Creation of a Kurdistan is a Very Bad Idea

September 20, 2017

Shortly after the Russian entrance to the Syrian theatre, American media became full of stories praising the heroism of the Kurdish fighters battling against ISIS in areas such as Ayn al-Arab (Kobane)…

Trump Blasts “ROCKET MAN” Kim, and the “Dictatorships” of Iran, Syria and Venezuela in First UN Speech

September 20, 2017

Opinion

Donald Trump has delivered a shockingly bellicose speech during his first appearance before the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The speech began by striking a tone which sounded more like…

Now Things are Serious in Syria

September 20, 2017

Opinion

With Pro-Assad forces liberating Deir-Ezzor the real war in Syria begins as the full-extent of the U.S.’s ‘Plan B’ is revealed. How Russia responds to this will determine the future of the region. Th…

America’s Jews are Driving America’s Wars

September 20, 2017

Opinion

Shouldn't they recuse themselves when dealing with the Middle East? I spoke recently at a conference on America’s war party where afterwards an elderly gentleman came up to me and asked, “Why doesn’t …

The Problem With the ‘Gerasimov Doctrine’ is That It Doesn’t Exist

September 20, 2017

Opinion

Just when you thought Western media coverage of Russia couldn't get much worse, it did. The Financial Times, once relatively competent on this beat, delivered breathless coverage of a non-existent arm…

Iraqi Kurdistan to Vote on Independence: Middle East Heads for Another Major War

September 20, 2017

Opinion

The situation of the Kurds has received little attention in media. Meanwhile, the largest ethnic group without a homeland is on the verge of a new status to reshape the political map of the Middle Eas…

Russia’s Interesting New Oil Geopolitics

September 20, 2017

Opinion

Since the 1928 Red Line Agreement between British and French and American oil majors to divide the oil riches of the post-World War I Middle East, petroleum or more precisely, control of petroleum has…

Turkey Faces Threats for Inking Landmark Arms Deal with Russia

September 20, 2017

Opinion

The long awaited deal has taken place. A deposit has already been paid. Turkey has finally signed the $2.5bn (£1.9bn) contract with Russia to buy S-400 advanced missile defense system. With a range of…