By David P. Goldman, Asia Times We do not know just who detonated the two bombs that killed 95 Kurdish and allied activists in Ankara Saturday, but the least likely conjecture is that President Erdogan’s government is guiltless in the matter. As Turkish member of parliament Lutfu Turkkan, tweeted after the bombing, the attack “was either … Continue reading
The media frenzy in the countries of the anti-Assad coalition over the Russian air strikes on Al-Qaeda-linked guerrillas in Syria has made one very significant fact quite clear. Along with the nervous reaction of the US, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and some other countries it is irrefutable proof that the interests of seemingly opposing forces – … Continue reading
By Pepe Escobar, Asia Times Pope Francis may be the rock star. But once again, the real heart of the action is all about Russia and China — those prime “threats” to Exceptionalistan, according to the Pentagon. Where’s Benjamin’s Angel of History when we need him? His gaze is now certainly focused on the home … Continue reading
In a televised speech on Sunday in Damascus, President Bashar al-Assad has vowed to win his country’s long-running civil war. He has acknowledged his troops are struggling to maintain control. The major issue is the lack of manpower. Syrian president also tried to justify why the Syrian army has given up some areas of Syria. Assad said … Continue reading
Lawrence Wilkerson: The target of low oil prices is Russia and Iran, throwing their economies into turmoil and opening their doors to sovereign raiders. . Video: Interview with Lawrence Wilkerson, former chief of staff to United States Secretary of State Colin Powell. Courtesy of The Real News Network (TRNN). PAUL JAY, SENIOR EDITOR, TRNN: Welcome back to The … Continue reading
In 2014, the Islamic State (IS) extremist group emerged as one of the most powerful jihadi groups, rivaling even Al-Qaeda. The extremist Sunni group now controls vast swathes of territory across Syria and Iraq and boasts thousands of fighters — including many from Western Europe. An anti-IS coalition led by the United States has mobilized more … Continue reading
By Tony Cartalucci It was reported recently that Germany’s broadcaster Deutsche Welle (DW) investigated what turned out to be hundreds of trucks a day carrying billions of dollars in supplies, flowing into Syria and directly into the hands of the so-called “Islamic State” (ISIS). Turkey, a NATO member since 1952, has played a pivotal role in the destabilization and … Continue reading