Syria ‘Cease-Fire’ Brings U.S. & Russia Closer to War

On October 3, the United States announced that it is suspending talks with Russia over the conflict in Syria, accusing Moscow of not living up to its commitments under the September 9 cease-fire agreement as well as its obligations under international humanitarian law and United Nations Security Council Resolution 2254.[1] When the U.S. State DepartmentContinue reading “Syria ‘Cease-Fire’ Brings U.S. & Russia Closer to War”

Russia’s Syria Intervention Enrages US-led Coalition, ISIS & Al-Qaeda

Russia’s intervention in Syria has whipped up feelings across the region and around the world. As soon as Russian aircraft began conducting airstrikes in Syria, Western media started complaining that Russia is bombing the wrong terrorists.[1] After the Pentagon failed to find more than a few dozen “moderate rebels” for its much-publicized training program,[2] RussianContinue reading “Russia’s Syria Intervention Enrages US-led Coalition, ISIS & Al-Qaeda”

The New Great Game Round-Up #72

The Great Game Round-Up brings you the latest newsworthy developments regarding Central Asia and the Caucasus region. We document the struggle for influence, power, hegemony and profits between a U.S.-dominated NATO, its GCC proxies, Russia, China and other regional players. Every day, the new star in the world of takfiri terrorist groups, the Islamic StateContinue reading “The New Great Game Round-Up #72”

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