The geographic reality for Russia is that it will always need a warm water port and access to the world oceans through the Persian/Arabian Gulf. This truth will be the driver behind […]
If Assad Falls, West Will Be Unable to Defeat ISIL –French Politician
The article states: “In an interview for Le Point, French politician Nicolas Dupont-Aignan noted that the West’s “ill-conceived neo-colonial policy” of overthrowing secular governments in the Middle East was to blame for […]
Kurdish fighters struggle to pay bills
The article states: “Zangana hasn’t received his salary for the past two months, making it even harder for him to pay the bills, including the rent for his small house in the […]
More than a year on, who is to blame for the fall of Mosul?
The report States: “Iraqi lawmakers ratified the report Aug. 17 without reading it on the floor and referred it to the judiciary for action. That the investigative committee put former Prime Minister […]
Inquiry Weighs Whether ISIS Analysis Was Distorted
The article states: “Under federal law, intelligence officials can bring claims of wrongdoing to the intelligence community’s inspector general, a position created in 2011. If officials find the claims credible, they are […]
AFTER 51 DAYS OF HARD COMBAT, HEZBOLLAH STILL CAN’T TAKE ZABADANI
In an article from DEBKAFile posted on the eWallstreeter website (link below), we learn that “Although Monday marks Day 51 of the battle for the strategic Syrian town of Zabadani, Hizballah is […]
How US Should Respond to China’s Stock Market Collapse
The article states: “For the first time in 35 years the world has finally come to the conclusion that state-led capitalism in China is no longer a valid model.” “Growing at almost […]
More than 50 North Korean subs ‘missing from their bases’ as talks with South seek to avert battle
“South Korea’s military has expressed concern at intelligence reports that indicate that more than 50 North Korean submarines have sortied from their bases. The sheer number of vessels that have put to […]
North, South Korea resume talks amid tension
“Paju, South Korea (CNN) North and South Korea resumed talks at the historic “truce village” Sunday in a bid to ease tensions and heated rhetoric that escalated last week. The talks, held […]
Footage shows SECOND China chemical plant explosion days after Tianjin blast that killed 114
“A video posted online claiming to have captured the moment of the blast shows a huge explosion and flames. China Daily is reporting the chemical plant is located in Huantai County, less […]