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
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.
Mosul Battle Imminent; ISIS Safe Passage to Syria; US-Russia Brink or No Brink?
US warships fired missiles at Houthi targets in Yemen. A test drop of mock nuclear weapons was done in Nevada in early October, and more from around the world.
Samantha Power’s Rhetoric Endangers Peace Talks; Nusra Interview Claims US & Israeli Support
Samantha Power and others accused Russia of barbarism and war crimes before walking out of the emergency UN meeting they convened, and more in our round-up.
Spartacus on Deir Ez-Zor Express; Kerry Demands NFZ; Predator Drone Near Convoy
Next Cold War Roundup 9/21/16 The White House blames Russia for attacks on a humanitarian aid convoy. Russia denies and says a US predator drone was flying in the area at the time of the attack. Kerry called for a no-fly zone. Three “Spartacus” countries stepped up to say they
US-Backed FSA Threatens Slaughter of US Commandos; American Flag Flying in Border Town
US special forces deployed to work with Turkish forces in Operation Euphrates Shield were threatened by US-backed Free Syrian Army forces, and more in our round-up.
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
US HIMARS Rocket Strikes in Syria From Turkey; Carter’s Oxford Speech Pressures Russia
The US has deployed HIMARS rocket artillery and troops in Turkey near the Syrian border and, in the last week, has launched rocket attacks into northern Syria.
Syrian Forces Surround Eastern Aleppo; CIA-Backed Rebel Shot British Journo
At the G20, Pres. Obama met with Turkish Pres. Erdogan, where he promised to help bring coup plotters to justice, and with Russian Pres. Putin, where they failed to agree on a Syria deal.