Turkey’s tilt to Russia changes dynamics of Syrian battlefield
Financial Times October 13, 2016 by: David Gardner in Beiruthttps://www.ft.com/content/bed0de7a-9139-11e6-a72e-b428cb934b78Erdogan has made up with Putin and now hopes to prevent Syrian Kurds from...
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Transcript of Assad Interview- Setting Records Straight via Highlights & more
You've watched the video? If not find it here:Assad's Entire Interview With Russia’s Komsomolskaya VIDEO The transcript is available here: SANAYesterday I had the entire transcript nicely spaced with...
View ArticleAn Insecure West and Turkey?
Certainly a loaded headline. How is the West insecure? Why is the West insecure?What does their insecurity have to do with Turkey? Did their insecurity stem from their failed coup attempt? Is the...
View ArticleThe Battle for Mosul Has Begun?
So an "official announcement" marks the beginning of the Mosul onslaught?As readers here know, Mosul, has been being bombed for months now.. Months and monthsSurely the US will want to wrap it up by...
View ArticleRussian/Turkish Rapprochement. Certainly Not A First!
The other day wizoz left a comment below the post:An Insecure West and Turkey?WizOzOctober 16, 2016 at 9:28 PMLet's make a short incursion in history."The Treaty of Hünkâr Iskelesi (once commonly...
View ArticleMosul- Difficult Fight? Already Ahead of Schedule?
There is much spin today about the fight for Mosul being long and difficult. Dramatic media presentation? Sure. Realistic? Not so much. Narrative prep to make the 'win' seem that much more...
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Taking Mosul "So far this is easier then Fallujah" What Comes After Will Be...
As has been mentioned ISIS 'lays down'. Melts Away. Disappears. Always. Related: Mosul- Difficult Fight? Already Ahead of Schedule?Related : The Battle for Mosul Has Begun?I've noticed the phenomena...
View ArticleAleppo: Provisional Ceasefire via LiveSurveillance Cam and Drone Footage
RT: Livestream videos from web cameras installed along ‘humanitarian corridors’ in Aleppo, as well as real time drone footage, are now available at Russia’s MoD website, providing a closer look at...
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Mosul Attack “Faster then Planned”
*Mosul attack faster than planned: Iraq PMThe offensive to seize back Mosul from Islamic State is going faster than planned, according to Iraq's prime minister, as Iraqi and Kurdish forces launched a...
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Canada's FM Stephane Dion Forgets Terrorists in Aleppo. Forgets Canada...
-Ridicules the ceasefire ongoing in Aleppo, presently.-Doesn't mention that NATO's proxy thugs are simply refusing to leave Aleppo- while forcing civilians to stay-Doesn't mention that ISIS/AQ/Kurdish...
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A Step Closer to UN (Not Security Council) Sanctioned Attack on Syria
I was going to add to the previous post, Canada's FM Stephane Dion Forgets Terrorists in Aleppo. Forgets Canada Violated Syrian Territory, information that Mr Dion was pushing for a circumvention"to...
View ArticleNo Turkish Troops To Mosul: Refugee Safe Haven
LinkTurkey is not taking part in ground operation for the liberation of Mosul in Iraq, although Ankara has been in talks with the Kurdish Regional Government (KRG) to declare a safe haven in the north...
View ArticleDid Putin give green light to Turkish attack on US-backed Syrian Kurds?
Certainly this thought crossed my mind when I read the news about the strikes on the US backed and trained YPG/PKK in northwestern Syria. Turkey attacks Syrian Kurdish forces, 'kills 160' Warplanes...
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Moscow will provide Ankara with intelligence about operation in Syria
This news seems a natural partner to yesterday's post: Did Putin give green light to Turkish attack on US-backed Syrian Kurds? I suspect Russia either green lighted or at the very least looked the...
View ArticleNATO-Run Safe Zones Could Stabilize Syria- Invoke Article 5- US Election...
This"letter" appears in WSJ as if it's a random letter to the editor- Written to the general public. In some ways it is. In other ways it isn't. The author is very interesting. I've done some digging...
View ArticleSyria rejects Russian proposal for Kurdish federation
Options, options, options.Dozens of Russian aircraft land daily at Khmeimim air base near Latakia, Syria. One such aircraft from Moscow that landed Sept. 17 didn’t attract attention, but its...
View ArticleWho Suffers From Russia, Turkey Pipeline Deal?
Forbes Ken Rapoza After kissing and making up from a downed Sukhoi fighter jet over Syria, Russia and Turkey are back to being business partners again. Gazprom and Botas Petroleum agreed on Oct. 10 to...
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Mosul Offensive Drawing to A Close As Daesh/ISIS Uprooted- Phase 2
Wow, it's so amazing. One week and the offensive is drawing to a close! The offensive over! Moving onto the next stage. This is exactly as I'd suggested: Monday Ocotober 17 :The Battle for Mosul Has...
View ArticleConveniently: ISIS Plotting External Attacks “against the west” from within...
Oh, really? ISIS plotting an 'external attack, against the west' from Raqqa?Reality Check: The US wants to attack Raqqa. They’ve been preparing for an attack. Turkey has been problematic in this...
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