September 29, 2017 | Astute News

By the Grace of Israel – The Barzani Clan and Kurdish “Independence”

September 29, 2017

The Kurdish region in Iraq held a "referendum" about splitting off from Iraq to form an independent state. The referendum was highly irregular and the outcome was assured. That such a referendum was h…

Black Hawk Down II? Trump Backs Afghanistan Parody as Mattis Takes Fire

September 29, 2017

Opinion

Don’t laugh or adjust your sets. Donald Trump really is going ahead with a new military campaign in Afghanistan, despite an army of experts telling him it will only worsen matters. All he needs now is…

Hard Times in Deir ez-Zor

September 29, 2017

Opinion

Predictably, the Deir ez-Zor offensive of the Syrian forces is not likely to be a leisurely stroll for the Syrian troops despite the strong Russian air support and involvement of the Iranian IRGC and …

Trump Is Determined to Go to War

September 29, 2017

Opinion

On September 18 Presidents Trump and Macron met in New York and said a few words in front of the media. It was a love-fest, with Trump pouring out a honey-stream of compliments and one of his observat…

Why Invasion of Iraqi Kurdistan May Result in Collapse of Mid-East

September 29, 2017

Opinion

The Iraqi Kurdish issue should be solved only through diplomatic means, Israeli political analyst Avigdor Eskin told Sputnik. According to Eskin, one should take into account both the political and ec…

Russia’s Stand-Off Capability: The 800 Pound Gorilla in Syria

September 29, 2017

Opinion

Size does matter and so does range and speed whenever anyone talks about weapons. It seems that there is a great deal of confusion which perpetuates itself in regards to a relatively small Russian mil…

Why the Kurds Remain Vulnerable

September 29, 2017

Opinion

The overwhelming vote for Kurdish independence in the referendum in northern Iraq is re-energising Kurdish nationalism and the demand for a separate Kurdish state. “Bye bye, Iraq! Bye bye, Iraq!”, cha…

Raqqa in Ruins: Brutal Fight Against IS Leaves City Destroyed

September 29, 2017

Opinion

As the Islamic State (IS) group is slowly but surely routed from its former Syrian "capital" in Raqqa, the last stand looks to be the most vicious, with civilians being used as human shields, and mine…