Week Four of the Russian Intervention in Syria: Assessing the Vienna Declaration
November 03, 2015 at 03:02 PM
I would argue that, at least so far, Russia has achieved many important goal in her intervention in Syria. Most importantly, the Russian intervention in Syria forced the USA to agree to a conference in which all the regional actors, including Iran, would be invited. At the end of its proceedings the conference adopted a joint statement which I have fully reposted here: http://thesaker.is/joint-statement-final-declaration-on-the-results-of-the-syria-talks-in-vienna-as-agreed-by-participants/ Read More »
Everything You Needed to Know About Syria in 8 Minutes
November 03, 2015 at 11:41 AM
Here’s a short video with Rep. Tulsi Gabbard who explains exactly what the United States is doing in Syria. Gabbard is an Iraq combat veteran who understands the dangers the current policy and who thinks we are creating “even more human misery” while “strengthening our enemy”. Please, take a few minutes and watch this short segment that summarizes our role in Syria. Read More »
The U.S. and China Are Playing with Matches
November 02, 2015 at 06:20 PM
Russia and US warplanes are flying way too close to one another over Syria and may soon, in Iraq. Drones are all over the place. An accident is inevitable. Civilian airliners are increasingly at risk over the Mideast. US ground troops may enter Syria. Read More »
Is Berlin ready to risk Washington's wrath by restoring ties with Russia?
November 02, 2015 at 04:45 PM
Berlin is ready to restore its relationship with Russia, clearly understanding that it would “create friction” with Washington, which, in turn, will use all its influence over Eastern European states to restrain the rapprochement of the two. But for now, Germany is only “testing the waters” before its final decision, according to Stratfor. Read More »
US-funded bio-weapons labs surrounded Russia
November 02, 2015 at 02:42 PM
A senior Russian security official has warned of a rising number of US-funded research facilities that produce biological weaponry in countries near Russia’s borders, describing the effort as “a real problem.” Read More »
US allies in S. China Sea want expanded American presence in region
November 02, 2015 at 11:46 AM
Tensions are flaring up in the South China Sea, as pro and anti-Western powers vie for the waters. American allies are now demanding an increased US presence in the area, despite China and Japan agreeing to talks. Read More »
Tony Blair ‘misrepresented’ WMD evidence before Iraq invasion
October 30, 2015 at 06:22 PM
Former Prime Minister Tony Blair “misrepresented” military intelligence in order to secure approval to invade Iraq in 2003, Dr Hans Blix, the head of the UN inspection team at the time, has revealed. Read More »
European Parliament votes in favor of ‘dropping charges’ against Snowden
October 30, 2015 at 04:12 PM
The majority of European Parliament members have voted in favor of asking constituent states to grant protection to whistleblower and former NSA contractor Edward Snowden, who has described the move as a ‘game-changer’ and a ‘chance to move forward’. Read More »
China warns US against ‘minor’ incidents that could ‘spark war’
October 30, 2015 at 04:08 PM
China has issued its strongest warning yet to the US over an incident during which a US destroyer sailed within territorial waters of China’s man-made islands in the South China Sea, claiming that US faces running the risk of “a minor incident that sparks war.” Read More »
Islamic State secret oil lifeline runs through Turkey
October 30, 2015 at 02:16 PM
Most Islamic State illegal oil exports are probably conducted through Turkey and Kurdish areas, and are facilitated by corrupt regional officials, former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) counterterrorism officer and US Senate Foreign Relations Committee senior investigator John Kiriakou told Sputnik. Read More »
