Closing in on Palmyra. Mosul Begins, King Abdullah Spills Info on Turkey and Syria
Next Cold War Roundup 3/25/16 Syrian forces close in on the main city of Palmyra as various hills and sites are recaptured including an important citadel today. Iraqi military command says the long battle for Mosul has officially begun. US military involvement in Iraq continues to grow as games are
The Real Policy In Libya Was Clearly Regime Change
Libya shows Hillary Clinton learned nothing from the Iraq War. If she gets into office, expect more regime change posing as humanitarian intervention.
Kerry Arrives in Moscow, Plans to Press Russia on ‘Assad Must Go’
Next Cold War Roundup 3/21/16 John Kerry arrived in Moscow for talks tomorrow on Syria and Ukraine during which he plans to again pressure that “Assad must go” after Russia’s partial withdrawal. Ukraine has reneged on the Minsk agreement and is pushing for changes in their obligations as a decision
New US Base In Iraq Drawing Fire From All Sides
The US built its first base in northern Iraq since 2014, and in the process united ISIS and Iranian-backed Shiite militias in a common cause.
Erdogan Calls Out Europe ‘Dancing on a Minefield,’ ‘Nursing a Viper’
Next Cold War 3/18/16 The EU is wrangling with Turkey over an agreement to take back migrants and change their laws in exchange for political and financial rewards and calls out EU for their support of terror groups and treatment of migrants. Turkey is under pressure from a number of
US Role In War Crimes In Yemen Getting Harder To Hide
The Obama Admin. continues facing criticism for supporting Saudi Arabia’s war on Yemen and refusing to pull that support as evidence of war crimes emerges.
Russian Semi-Withdrawal, US and Allies Prepare New Anti-Assad Offensive
Next Cold War Roundup 3/16/16 Geneva talks are on. Russia does a surprise semi-withdrawal from Syria, leaving a well equipped Syrian coalition but increasing pressure on Assad to compromise. The US brings to the table a weakened position on the ground but a threat of a Turkish invasion and the
LISTEN: Filmmaker Robbie Martin Discusses Rise Of Neocon Movement After 9/11
On February 18, Daniel Wright talked with filmmaker Robbie Martin about his documentary series, “A Very Heavy Agenda” during a live Shadowproof Event.
Hillary Clinton Confronted On Support For Regime Change At Town Hall
Using Clinton’s record on the Iraq War and Libya, MSNBC’s Chris Matthews asked why she was such a strong supporter of regime change.
Syrian Fighter Jet Shot Down by Rebels Using MANPADS or Anti-Aircraft Weapon
Next Cold War 3/14/16. Geneva peace talks resume today. A Syrian rebel group claims responsibility for shooting down a Syrian fighter jet in a Hama airfield. Experts disagree on whether rebels used MANPADS missiles or anti-aircraft guns to shoot it down. Another suicide bombing attack occurred in Ankara, which the