Kurds

Erdogan and PutinS-400's reported to be Turkey bound

Some quick Syria and area news...Another bombing at Reyhanli, Turkey-   Long, long time readers may recall a big twin bombing taking place in 2013-- that one was a warning, a shot across the bow to Turkey. Of course, I wonder about the possible purpose behind this second one?

Lots going on in that part of the world. Let's do some background. For the simple reason that a minimum understanding of the importance of that area will help to understand what the people of the world will be most probably be faced with in the near future. More global ugliness.

We've talked this topic previously. On many an occasion. Over a time span of about 7-8 years.One of the more recent posts is this one from earlier this year

• Mediterranean Hot Zone- Danger Abounds 

And a couple from 2017

....weave an intricate tapestry.  Mike Pompeo Goes to Saudi Arabia and UAE to talk Iran and undoubtedly Turkeyabove is the original image included in the Guardian article this morningDon't forget the targeting of Turkey in all this.

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So far the ceasefire announced  a week ago is holding.Breaking: Russia (Initiated) & Turkey Broker Complete Ceasefire in Idlib

As stated yesterday.. there is lots to cover.  Including the latest Israeli airstrikes on SyriaTo 'get' the bigger picture, regionally speaking, start with

• Part 1: Syria's Northern Border- Hot Spot Getting Hotter

• Pt.2: Syria From Hot to Hotter

Then continue reading below:8- Israeli Strikes on Syria

Following up on: Part 1: Syria's Northern Border- Hot Spot Getting HotterWhich contained the first news article covering the situation on the northern border. From west to east- Mediterranean to Iraq.  2- Wheat: Damascus offering better price for wheat, of course, the Kurds won’t let the wheat leave the annexed territory.

The northern border of Syria seems to be in extreme turmoil- from the Mediterranean to the Iraqi border. Easiest way to address all that’s ongoing is to simply list numerically, but, spread it over a two part post- I've lots of ground to cover.1- A Hot Spot Is Getting HotterNorth East Maneuvers