Birth Pangs

Birth Pangs of the New Middle East Sitrep: Russia, Syria, Turkey, US, EU etc.,

So, the regional remake is being rebranded Birth Pangs ala Condoleeza Rice during the Bush Administration and I'm going to create a new label as well. 1 : The US Will NOT Assist Turkey in undertaking any type of retaliatory strikes- Not a surprise. And yes, I'm tired of the bogus claims that the US and Turkey are working together in the context this is commonly presented in.

Talking About Idlib With Hubby Today... Updates Inc.

 Geo politics is one of my favourite topics. Much to hubby’s consternation at times. Though he is my number one sounding board for this blog, since I started here in 08. And yah, we’ve been married for much longer then that!   Anyway, while driving in the car today we got to have a really good hashing out about what each of us thinks is occurring.Hubby said “It’s hard to understand the situation entirely”Sure enough it is. However he continued with these thoughts.

Russia/ Turkey Meetings Outcomes Unknown. Russia and Turkey Bombing One Another? Or Just More Spin?

   Disinfohedge (Zero Hedge) and other "alt media" sites are pushing the insinuation about rebels firing on Russian planes- I'm reminded of Winston Churchill's words >>>Disnfo Hedge- always a body guard to lies in service of liars/warmongers and regional reshapers.But, I digress..........Very, very obviously Turkey and Russia are seriously attempting to work out some sort of arrangement  regarding Idlib as talks contin

Russia, Turkey end 2nd round of Idlib Talks- Turkey Stood Down at Saraqueb & Now M5 Highway Open/Aleppo Airport to Follow

After keeping a watch yesterday on how these talks were progressing it seemed likely they had entered a second day. And, they had. Today the second round of talks ended and there has been no statement. Will there be a third meeting? It's possible. Not wishing to engage in speculation you and I will have to wait for concrete information to be available. Before we get to the  Russia/Turkey talks, a little tidbit iof info is below,  doubtful you'll read elsewhere. I'm quite certain  this reality explains why the US got it's knickers in a knot over the situation in Idlib. As mentioned.