US Won’t Let Aleppo Fall; MANPADS to Syrian Rebels; War Pressure & Propaganda
Next Cold War Roundup 9/30/16 War of Words Continues to Escalate, Kerry Threatens to Cut All Ties With Russia _ In response to Samantha Power’s “barbarism” accusation, Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman, Maria Zakharova said the US is trying to distract from their attack on Syrian troops in Deir Ezzor, and then
Rebels Reject Deal; Syrian Forces Claim Shootdown of Israeli Plane Bombing Golan
Next Cold War Roundup 9/13/16 US and Russia reached a deal on Syria for a ceasefire, humanitarian aid, and later military cooperation and a roadmap for political transition. The Syrian government accepted the deal while the major opposition rebel groups rejected it, issuing some demands to secure their agreement. The
Turkish-Russian Roadmap for Syria; US Partners Clash; All Corners of Pentagon React
Analysts describe deals struck by Turkey and Russia, and by Turkey and Iran, that could be game changers in Syria, and more in our foreign policy roundup.
Turkey Invades Syria, Kurds Pull Back, Biden Goes to Turkey
Next Cold War Roundup 8/26/16 Operation Euphrates Shield, a battle to take the town of Jarablus from ISIS included Turkish and American military, Turkish-backed Syrian opposition rebels, and the operation may have changed everything in the Syrian war. VP Joe Biden went to Turkey with copious praise and denials on
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.
US And Russia Compete For Dominance Of Vietnam Base Strategic To South China Sea
The US and Russia are competing for dominance of a base in Vietnam, which is strategic to the South China Sea and could determine the outcome of the crisis.
Progress On Official Ceasefire In Syria; Trump Tells British Leaders Not To Be Poodles
When asked about UK involvement in Iraq, Trump said, “I don’t see it as war crimes. I just think [Blair] goes down as somebody who did a terrible job.”
Golan Cowboys And That Time Israel Prepared To Nuke Syria And Egypt
AP and the New York Times published a colorful report of the cowboys of the Golan Heights and their intent to stay on this land.
Syrian Rebel Attacks Aleppo Schools, Hospitals; Saudi Minister Decries Assad’s Crimes Against Humanity
Massive fighting, shelling, bombs and airstrikes in Aleppo escalated sharply in the past few days. Western media reporting on it has been severely skewed.
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