Of the multiple aerial attacks that Israel has committed against Syria since the beginning of the present conflict, all have been in western Syria. Israel’s
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The Smell of Betrayal Hangs Over Trump’s Syria Withdrawal
Kurds are well aware from history that friends are often fickle – so US President Donald Trump’s latest actions on Syria will be seen as
Don’t Be Fooled, Trump’s “Withdrawal” from Syria Isn’t What It Seems
Trump’s decision to “withdraw” US troops from Syria is being universally praised by all but his “deep state” foes, but things aren’t exactly as they
India Caught Between Iran and Saudi Arabia
The following is an interview in which geopolitical expert Andrew Korybko offers his analysis of Saudi Arabia’s decision to offer new investments to India at
There’s a Reason Why Washington would Draw Sunni States into a Military Gamble
In early November, Egypt hosted the largest international war games that the region has seen to date, codenamed Arab Shield 1. This military exercise brought
The US Wants to Bring Back the Shah of Iran
The US had a great deal going from 1953 to 1979 with the Shah of Iran. For 25 years Iran was a cornerstone of the
How the New Silk Roads Are Merging Into Greater Eurasia
The concept of Greater Eurasia has been discussed at the highest levels of Russian academia and policy-making for some time. This week the policy was
“Persian Gulf of Tonkin” Ingredients All in Place for US War on Iran?
Earlier this week, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani repeated an earlier threat to block ships from leaving the Persian Gulf if the U.S. government continues to
