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Pentagon: We Found Only 60 ‘Moderate’ Syrian Rebels to Train
The strategy of President Barack Obama’s administration for combating the Islamic State depends on training a large force of moderate Syrian rebels capable of defeating the militants on the ground. At least for now, the Islamic State can breathe easy: … Continue reading
Posted in War & Terror
Tagged civil war, ISIS, Islamic State, Syria, Syrian 'moderate' rebels, USA
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Interview with Detained ISIS Fighters in Iraq
RT has managed to talk to two members of the Islamic State terrorist organization imprisoned in Baghdad in an exclusive attempt to gain a glimpse into their motivation. They claim to act out of faith and to have no regard … Continue reading
There’s No Business Like War Business
It’s almost like war is a business. The Pentagon announced on Thursday that the United States would be sending 2,000 AT-4 anti-tank rockets to Iraq. While the Department of Defense emphasized that the rockets were being sent to help combat … Continue reading
Bitter Lake (2015)
BBC documentary film by filmmaker Adam Curtis Politicians used to have the confidence to tell us stories that made sense of the chaos of world events. But now there are no big stories and politicians react randomly to every new … Continue reading
Chaos – Not Victory – is Empire’s Name of the Game
By Peter Koenig This is precisely the point: The Washington/NATO strategy is not to ‘win’ a war or conflict, but to create ongoing – endless chaos. That’s the way (i) to control people, nations and their resources; (ii) to assure … Continue reading
Chris Hedges: Make the Rich Panic
It does not matter to the corporate rich who wins the presidential election. It does not matter who is elected to Congress. The rich have the power. They throw money at their favorites the way a gambler puts cash on … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Society & Humanity, Democracy & Liberty, Human Rights & Justice
Tagged capitalism, Chris Hedges, democracy, revolution, Syriza, USA
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The Saudi-Israeli Alliance: Syria’s Nightmarish Narrative
With military and political help from Saudi Arabia and Israel, the nightmare scenario of an Al-Qaeda and/or Islamic State victory in Syria may be coming true, as the army of the more secular Syrian government retreats and as President Obama … Continue reading
Posted in War & Terror
Tagged al-Qaeda, Bashar al-Assad, Iran, Islamic State, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Syria, USA
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Stephen Cohen: Isolating Russia Really Means Regime Change
“Equating Putin with Adolf Hitler is another example of how our new cold warriors are recklessly damaging US national security in vital areas where Putin’s cooperation is essential.” Professor Stephen F. Cohen gives speech at a recent Munk Debate, “Should … Continue reading
William Blum: US Foreign Policy is All About World Domination
Obama’s time as leader of the US is coming to an end – his term concludes next year. Wannabe presidents have already joined the race to the White House. And as President Obama goes through the final year of his … Continue reading
