While the Turkish president loudly praises the Palestinian resistance, he is quietly and ferociously pursuing pro-Israel economic and energy policies. Once idolized for schooling then-Israeli Prime Minister Shimon Peres on war crimes before famously storming off at the 2009 Davos Summit, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has once again struck …
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Key Takeaways: Northern Gaza Strip: Palestinian fighters claimed clashes with Israeli forces. Hamas and other Palestinian fighters have contested Israeli raids in certain areas of the northern Gaza Strip throughout January 2024.Central Gaza Strip: Palestinian Islamic Jihad’s militant wing targeted an Israeli supply line with mortars and rockets.Southern Gaza Strip: …
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Two press reports stood out to me this week: the release of the names of two US Navy SEALs who drowned two weeks ago in the Arabian Sea and the Air Force’s production authorization for the B21 Raider bomber. Both stories symbolize an imperial inertia that defines American national security …
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How Today’s Regional Conflicts Resemble the Ones That Produced World War II The post-Cold War era began, in the early 1990s, with soaring visions of global peace. It is ending, three decades later, with surging risks of global war. Today, Europe is experiencing its most devastating military conflict in generations. …
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Il y a deux jours, j’ai parlé de l’espoir de l’administration Biden d’obtenir l’aide de la Chine dans le conflit entre les États-Unis et le Yémen. .• «Espérer que la Chine aidera le Yémen est une connerie délirante», Moon of Alabama, 23 janv. 2024 Les navires chinois ne sont pas …
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Il se dit beaucoup de choses sur les Houthis, mais là encore les Français asphyxiés par la propagande et une vision néo-colonialiste qui recycle quelques traces de la guerre froide n’ont pas la moindre idée de ce qui se joue dans cette zone qui rassemble le plus grand nombre de …
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Latest Developments China urged Iran to pressure the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen to end their attacks against Red Sea commercial shipping, Iranian sources told Reuters in a January 25 report. Beijing also warned that Chinese-Iranian commerce could suffer if Houthi attacks continue, a potentially potent threat since China remains …
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Given that the U.S. presence is vital for the survival of the AANES, the prospect of withdrawal leaves the entire issue uncertain Akil Mahfouz writes in Athr Press. While the Autonomous Administration and the SDF exert significant control in eastern Syria, the region faces persistent high levels of perceived threats. …
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The Islamic State remains highly active in the Syrian desert and has conducted numerous attacks since losing its last stronghold in Baghouz camp. On Monday evening, ISIS seized control of military points near the administrative border between the eastern governorates of Deir ez-Zor and Raqqa, launching a surprise attack. The …
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The Pentagon has proposed a plan suggesting that the Syrian Kurdish allies, involved in the campaign against the Islamic State (ISIS), consider forming a partnership with the Syrian regime. This proposal is part of a comprehensive reevaluation of the United States’ Syria policy, currently in progress at the State Department. …
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