ISIS In Afghanistan Declared Foreign Terrorist Group, More War To Follow
After failing to destroy the Taliban, the U.S. is setting the stage for another war in Afghanistan with an ISIS affiliate made up of former Taliban members.
Heat on Erdogan for Attacks on Kurds and Support of Extremists
Next Cold War Roundup 1/13/16 _ Turkey’s president Erdogan is under massive pressure. In the week leading up to yesterday’s Istanbul suicide bombing, a wave of media reports on Erdogan’s brutality against Kurds, lack of allies and destabilization he was causing was in motion. A Google News search reveals a
Emails Reveal Hillary Clinton Knew About Ethnic Cleansing In Libya
On New Year’s Eve, the State Department released 3,000 new Hillary Clinton emails from her tenure as secretary of state. While much of the corporate media dove into investigating pointless gossip, Brad Hoff at the Levant Report decided to look for more clues into understanding the epic failure that was
Misinformation Causes Confusion About Madaya And Other Besieged Syrian Civilians
Next Cold War Roundup 1/11/16 Misinformation from Media and Activists Caused Confusion About the Status of Starving Population Under Siege in Syria _ There is no doubt that siege is used as a weapon by all belligerents in the Syrian war — the Syrian government, the opposition fighters, Al Qaeda and
US Approved Weapons Sales To Saudi Arabia Three Days Before Executions
Just before the executions, the Pentagon announced a series of approved multi-million dollar weapons contracts US companies had completed with Saudi Arabia.
ISIS, Syrian rebels, and Stinger MANPAD Missiles
Next Cold War Roundup 1/6/16 ISIS, Syrian rebels and Stinger MANPAD Missiles _ SkyNews claims to have received video from “Free Syrian Army (FSA) fighters who took it from a captured Isis trainer in Turkey” shows ISIS modifying inoperable Stinger missiles from old Iraqi army stockpiles, replacing thermal batteries, a process
Emails Show Hillary Clinton Briefed On Crimes Of Libyan Rebels
Next Cold War Roundup 1/8/16 Libya _ Thank goodness someone reads email news dumps slipped in on holidays. In this case it was the excellent investigative journalist, Brad Hoff. The New Year’s Eve release of Hillary Clinton emails now show that she was “getting personally briefed on the battlefield crimes”
US State Media Merges With Right Wing Interpreter Mag
A US government media organization has reportedly merged with a right wing outlet, raising questions about the impartiality and legality of state media.
With ISIS In Retreat Saudi Arabia Launches New Shia Provocation
Next Cold War 1/4/16 The R4+1 alliance of Russia, Syria, Iran, Iraq and Hezbollah, plus other militias, national defense forces and various other allies have been making progress in almost every direction. The map above shows the significant territorial gains in the past month. The Syria peace negotiations continue and
Conflicting Stories On What Really Happened In Ramadi
Next Cold War Roundup 12/30/15 Ramadi, Iraq _ More details are coming out about how Ramadi was reclaimed by Iraqi forces and US coalition. The reports coming from the US and the reports coming from Iraqi government sources are very different. _ More than one source reports that ISIS mainly