This month Christoph and I recorded a special Newsbud related episode of PGG. We focus mainly on Turkey’s increased intervention into the Syrian War. We discuss Christoph’s recent article in Boiling Frogs Post analyzing this very issue. We begin with the increased Russian airstrikes and how this has completely changed the course of the war. Christoph and I touch on how this is being interpreted by NATO and the US. We next move on to Turkey’s reliance on Syrian Turkmen militants to fight their proxy battle. Christoph and I update the listeners on the Grey Wolf “Turkmen” leader Alparslan Çelik, and his recent appearance in Turkey for the funeral of a high level MHP official. We also touch on the shift of the MHP towards a more Islamist friendly political stance. Christoph and I also provide our analysis on the recent statements by the FSB that the Grey Wolves may have been working with ISIS to bring down the Russian Airbus of the Sinai Peninsula. Later we talk about an important article former NSA agent John Schindler, in which he attempts to dismiss these claims and the existence of Operation Gladio. We also explore the possibility of a Turkish ground invasion of Syria and the further Pakistanization of the country.
Christoph and I also talk about our participation in Newsbud and how this will further expand the podcast. Christoph and I talk about the new cold war and the good vs. evil media landscape. We also discuss the importance of objective in depth geopolitical reporting. We talk about the launch of our Kickstarter campaign that begins this Sunday February 14th, and why fans of Porkins Great Game should donate.
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Show Notes:
Turkey-Russia battle for Bayirbucak:
Syrian Turkmens, Turkish Nationalists, Russian Jets & the Battle for Bayırbucak
Turkey’s nationalist ‘Gray Wolves’ enter Syrian fray
Syrian government troops retake Rabia, last rebel stronghold in Latakia
Russia seeks alleged killer of Turkey-downed jet pilot after Rabia recapture
More than 6,000 flee besieged Bayırbucak take shelter in Turkey
Sinai plane crash:
Turkey says Russian jet violated its airspace again, warns of consequences
Turkey Shells Civilian Homes on Syrian Border, Russian MoD Has Video Proof
Turkish Nationalist Group Grey Wolves Linked to A321 Terror Attack – FSB
Sharm el-Sheikh flights shutdown triggered when British spies uncovered Isil bomb plot after Russian air crash
Britain accused of withholding Sinai crash intel from Russia & Egypt
Russia suspends flights to Egypt due to security concerns after Sinai crash
Obama Appoints a Not-Too-Long-Ago-Hatched Neocon Larva
Russia’s Syria Intervention Enrages US-led Coalition, ISIS & Al-Qaeda
U.S. Spies Root for an ISIS-Russia War
Former DIA Chief Michael Flynn Says Rise of Islamic State was “a willful decision” and Defends Accuracy of 2012 Memo
Who Really Murdered 224 Innocent People on Flight 9268?
Russia warns of Turkish invasion:
Turkey refuses Russia’s request for observation flight over Syria border
Turkey Planning Military Invasion in Syria – Russian Defense Ministry
Turkey-backed rebels warn civilians to flee ISIS-held border strip
The Struggle for Azaz Corridor Could Spur a Turkish Intervention
Turkey warns US over ‘Kurdish corridor’ in Syria
U.S. envoy visits Kurdish-held northern Syria
Inside Syria: The farm airstrip that’s part of the U.S. fight against ISIS
Syrian army and allies breaks rebel siege of Shi’ite towns: army
Syrian army, PYD advancing to Turkish border with Russian air support
Turkish Aid Group Says Setting Up New Camps Inside Syria for Fresh Wave of Migrants
Thousands brave freeze at Turkey border as Syria warns Riyadh, Ankara
Published after recording – The Syria War Will Not Be a Quagmire — Because Putin is Winning
Music:
Desire – Under Your Spell