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The Day after Aleppo Falls

Thu, 01/12/2016 - 08:42
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Thu, 01/12/2016
Aleppo Day after


The fall of Aleppo could lead to a further increase in tension between the Syrian regime and Turkey.
Francesco Belcastro
The Syrian army’s rapid advances in eastern Aleppo last weekend have rekindled discussions over what the consequences would be of the fall of the besieged northern city. Observers seem to agree on the fact that (barred dramatic changes on the ground) the regime will be able to take control of Eastern Aleppo.

Putin not waiting for Trump to press advantage in Syria

Tue, 29/11/2016 - 09:36
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Tue, 29/11/2016
Putin Syria


Al-Monitor
Putin wastes no time in Syria
Although US President-elect Donald Trump has signaled his willingness to work with Russia to end the war in Syria, Russian President Vladimir Putin is taking nothing for granted.
Trump said in an interview with The New York Times on Nov. 22, “We have to end that craziness that’s going on in Syria.” 

West Already Weaponizing Fake News

Fri, 25/11/2016 - 09:49
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Fri, 25/11/2016
Fake News

 By Finian Cunningham

 "Information Clearing House" - "Sputnik" - You really know that masses of people are living within a mind-control matrix when the greatest, most pervasive purveyors of fake news denounce others for the practice. And yet they do so without the slightest hint of awareness about their own monstrous hypocrisy.

Trump and Gen. Flynn move in on Syria, Iraq wars

Thu, 24/11/2016 - 09:06
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Thu, 24/11/2016
Trump Gen. Flynn


DEBKAfile Exclusive Report

Unlike most US president elects, Donald Trump is not waiting to be formally sworn into office on Jan. 20. DEBKAfile’s exclusive military and Washington sources reveal that he has already plunged unannounced into managing America’s military role in the conflicts in Syria and Iraq. 

Trump and International Security

Tue, 15/11/2016 - 09:05
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Tue, 15/11/2016
Trump International Security


by Richard Kemp

It is the EU, not Donald Trump, that threatens to undermine NATO and the security of the West. An EU defence union will present a direct threat to NATO, competing for funds, building in duplication and confusion, and setting up rival military structures.

The new, level-headed Trump

Sat, 12/11/2016 - 08:12
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Sat, 12/11/2016
New, level-headed Trump


Ron Ben-Yishai

Analysis: Forget about the election campaign’s provocateur and chatterbox. The US president-elect’s victory speech made it clear that he feels the full weight of responsibility hanging on his shoulders. So in what direction does he plan to navigate America, and where do Israel and the Palestinians come in?

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