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Israel Plans To Build “Separation Wall” Along Jordanian Border
Israel is planning to build another “separation wall” on its border with Jordan to protect it from possible infiltration by global jihadists, Israeli media reported on Thursday. The Israeli government’s plan to build the new wall has been revealed following the completion of a similar security fence on its border with Egypt. The Israeli government said that the first … Continue reading
Saudi Arabia: Next In The Crosshairs Of The Islamic State
By Chris Zambelis The meteoric rise of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, which has since styled itself the Islamic State in an affirmation of its broader aspirations of dominion over a self-declared caliphate beyond the territories where it exercises control, has aggravated the Middle East’s already treacherous geopolitical landscape. Having emerged out of conflict … Continue reading
The Real Story On Iran, U.S., Russia, And China – OpEd
By Pepe Escobar, Sputnik News The real story is, and will continue to be, how Iran, the key power in Southwest Asia, is about to be positioned in the nonstop complex ballet between the US, Russia and China. That’s one of the key vectors of the New Great Game in Eurasia. The real story was never … Continue reading
Libya Requests U.N. For Tanks, Jets, Arms To Fight Islamic State; Declares Force Majeure On Oil Fields
Libya has reportedly requested the United Nations (UN) for permission to import 150 tanks, 24 fighter jets, 7 attack helicopters, tens of thousands of assault rifles and grenade launchers, and millions of rounds of ammunition from Ukraine, Serbia, and Czech Republic, according to a report from Reuters on Wednesday. The North African nation has submitted a written … Continue reading
Iraq Considering $6 Billion Bond Issue As Revenues Plunge
Iraq is said to be discussing a possible bond issue worth around $6 billion with Deutsche Bank and Citibank in an effort to cover a “huge” projected budget deficit this year, Finance Minister Hoshiyar Zebari said, according to Reuters. Revenues in the nation have plunged along with the price of oil just as Iraq faces an expensive military campaign … Continue reading
U.S. Imperialism And Militarism Breeds Instability In Africa – OpEd
By Abayomi Azikiwe An escalation in violence in Libya has prompted the call from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi for military intervention by the “international community.” Such an appeal suggests that the Egyptian leader, who staged a military coup against the former President Mohamed Morsi in July 2013, is requesting a renewed imperialist-led campaign in … Continue reading
Putin And Iran’s ‘Game Changer’ – OpEd
By F. William Engdahl The dynamics of Russian foreign policy since the USA has forced a de facto declaration of war via financial and economic sanctions against Russia is impressive to put it mildly. Whether it will suffice to break the economic siege of Washington and open the way for a genuine global economic alternative to … Continue reading
Three Fronts For Russia: How Washington Will Fan The Flames Of Chaos In Central Asia – OpEd
By Ivan Lizan U.S. Gen. “Ben” Hodges’ statement that within four or five years Russia could develop the capability to wage war simultaneously on three fronts is not only an acknowledgment of the Russian Federation’s growing military potential but also a promise that Washington will obligingly ensure that all three fronts are right on the … Continue reading
In Saudi Arabia, Could An Adversary Become A Partner?
By Stratfor Global Intelligence In spite of recent media leaks and statements, it is unlikely that Saudi Arabia will strategically alter its opposition to the Muslim Brotherhood. The rhetorical softening of the new monarch’s position toward the Islamist movement is instead part of efforts to better manage Saudi Arabia’s regional challenges. In order to effectively … Continue reading
Islamic State Has Infiltrated Turkey, May Be Targeting Embassies
The Turkish intelligence agency has issued a warning for the police and gendarmerie about Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL) members who have retreated from Kobane in northern Syria and crossed into Turkey. By Fevzi Kızılkoyun The jihadist militants could be working on armed or bombing attacks in Ankara and Istanbul against the diplomatic … Continue reading
