With Libya, US Now Has Ground Forces In Four Wars
News that US ground forces are now fighting in Libya means the US is now involved in at least four active wars.
Marines Begin ISIS Airstrikes As 51 State Dept. Hawks Urge Military Intervention in Syria
Get the latest news from around the world in our Next Cold War round-up.
NATO Commitments Escalate, US Responsible For Security Of 60% Of Planet
Cold War and post-Cold War alliances and commitments forged since World War II have resulted in US security responsibilities becoming grossly overextended.
Lavrov: US And Russia Will Coordinate Anti-Terrorism Efforts, Raqqa Operation Begins
Coordinated terrorist bombings in Syria killed more than 150 civilians and significantly disturbed the situation in the country, and more in our round-up.
B-52 Bombers Deployed to Qatar, EU Friendly Minister May Replace Yatsenyuk in Ukraine
Next Cold War Roundup 4/11/16 B-52 long range bombers have arrived in Qatar, first time since 1991 Gulf War since these long-range bombers have been based in the Middle East. Syrian peace talks set to resume in Geneva. US and Russia’s interests are converging. Neither wants to be blamed for
The Global Consequences Of Hillary Clinton’s Predatory Pragmatism
The “pragmatic” policies advocated by politicians have consequences. There is an aftermath, and in the case of Clinton, it usually is a bloody one.
Escalation in Libya and Iraq; Syrian War May Expand to Lebanon
Next Cold War Roundup 3/2/16 The US military is escalating their role in Iraq and Libya. Saudis are threatening to destabilize Lebanon and open a new front in the Syrian war on its border with northern Lebanon by arming Sunni proxies there. Turkey is on shaky ground with its NATO
Javelin Missiles on the Syrian Battlefield, CENTCOM and State Deny Provision
Next Cold War Roundup 2/24/16 Javelin Missiles Show Up on Battlefield in Syria _ Just as a cessation of hostilities agreement is being implemented, Javelin anti-tank guided missiles are showing up on the battlefield in Syria, in the hands of YPG Kurds in Shaddadi, in the Hasakah region. Many US-backed
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Israel Agitate For More American Involvement
Next Cold War 2/22/16 Saber Rattling Saudi FM Tells Der Spiegel Saudis Want Syrian Rebels MANPADs. _ “In an interview, Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir expresses his continued support for regime change in Syria and his desire for rebels to be supplied with anti-aircraft missiles that could shift the balance
Obama Builds On Record Of Transparent Secrecy, Won’t Disclose Thousands Of Torture Photos
Under pressure from the ACLU & the courts, the Pentagon released 200 carefully selected torture photos, but the new photos obscure more than they reveal.
