Green Berets Casualties in Jordan Story Disputed; Mosul Siege Completed; Another Zumwalt Breakdown
Next Cold War Roundup 11/23/16: The official story of how the 3 US Green Berets were killed in Jordan has been disputed. Iraqi militias completed the encirclement of Mosul. The USS Zumwalt broke down again in the Panama Canal. And more in our latest Next Cold War roundup… 3 Green
Foreign Policy Names Floated By Trump Transition Undermine Campaign Promises
While no official nominations or appointments have been made, that these people are even being considered is arguably a betrayal of Trump’s campaign promise.
America Votes Against Empire
The American people made their choice to begin disentangling ourselves from foreign quagmires and focus our energy on improving our own country.
US Condemnation Of Yemen Slaughter Backfires As World Blames US
Following its official condemnation, activists point to the United States’ role providing Saudis with weapons used to bomb civilians and damage the food supply.
Iraqi Forces Enter Mosul; Rebels Launch Offensive in Aleppo; Turkish Forces on Borders
Next Cold War Roundup 11/1/16: Iraqi forces entered the city of Mosul and are advancing rapidly. Russia continues a halt on airstrikes in Aleppo as rebels led by al Qaeda launched an offensive in Aleppo. Turkey masses forces on borders. Experts warn of open-ended conflict with Russia. US politicians continue
Neoconservative Michael Weiss Says He Knows More Than All The Generals About Syria
With the prospect of a true warmonger set to take the White House, neoconservatives are getting positively aroused by the thought of more US intervention.
Carter Botches Iraq-Turkey Mediation on Mosul, Russia Halts Aleppo Airstikes for 7th Day
Next Cold War Roundup 10/25/16 Iraqi coalition advancement on Mosul continues. Sec. Defense Carter intervened between Turkey and Iraq and made matters worse. ISIS militants flee Mosul to Syria. The Economist signals western factions want them to have a safe corridor. The Russian air force monitors and pledges to strike them.
Rebels Shell Civilians in Aleppo to Prevent Escape; UN Begins War Crimes Inquiry
Civilians are used as human shields by jihadists in both Aleppo and Mosul, and more in our global news round-up.
Hillary Clinton Promises More Wars At Last Presidential Debate
Hillary Clinton labeled her opponent a “puppet” of Russian President Vladimir Putin and promised more wars in the last presidential debate.
Iraqi Coalition Advances on Mosul; Putin Says US-Russia Relations Sacrificed for Political Campaigns
Iraqi, Kurdish and American forces are advancing on Mosul from various directions, and more in our global news round-up.