Barack Obama began his administration with the idea that the US would ‘pivot’ the epicentre of its hegemonic power to Asia. Forgetting the fact that the word ‘pivot’ is in this context, borrowed from the imperialist geo-political writings of Halford MacKinder, the plan which was arrogant in the first place, failed spectacularly by the end of Obama’s time in power.
By Tony Cartalucci – New Eastern Outlook – 30.07.2017 The Washington Post in an article titled, “Al-Qaida in Syria snuffs out competition in northwest,” clumsily reveals what many following the Syrian conflict have known all along – that the so-called uprising never existed, and that the US and its allies are directly arming, aiding, and […]
With the United States increasingly isolated in the Middle East, traditional alliences are shifting. Iraq is now an ally of Iran and Syria and seeks Russia’s alliance, while Qatar is moving further away from Saudi influence and towards what could be a pragmatic relationship with Iran. Meanwhile Turkey and its traditional partner the United States are completely at odds over the Kurdish question, in spite of both countries being in NATO.
The Duran’s Managing Editor sat down with Nedka Babliku of Division Bell Media to discuss recent events in the Middle East.
Source : Joe Lauria, Consortium News, le 26-06-2017
La réponse arrogante du président Trump aux menaces saoudiennes contre le Qatar pourrait être considérée comme le « feu vert » à une invasion saoudienne – et la prochaine étape vers une guerre régionale avec l’Iran, rapporte Joe Lauria.
La scission dans l’administration Trump sur la façon de faire face à la crise du Qatar ouvre une situation dangereuse qui pourrait conduire bientôt à un conflit armé.
Tensions between Iran and the United States continue to boil over after the US levelled further sanctions on Iran after the Islamic Republic successfully launched a satellite into space.
Last week a Trump administration official decided to inform the news media that the CIA program to arm and train anti-Assad Syrian forces had been terminated. It was welcome news amid a deepening U.S.
Rex Tillerson is reportedly deeply unhappy with the operational style of the Trump administration and has allegedly expressed disappointment that his State Department has been neglected by the White House. Furthermore, Tillerson is rumoured to be looking to quit his job as Secretary of State and possibly he is looking to do so quite soon.
The Al-Jazeera English newsroom headquarters in Doha, Qatar. (Paul Keller via Flickr)
Sputnik – 22.07.2017 Commenting on the latest twist in the diplomatic row in the Persian Gulf, this time between Kuwait and Iran, Iranian political analysts spoke to Sputnik Iran, revealing who’s really behind this new development and which of the two countries will suffer the most from the consequences. On Thursday, Kuwait sent a diplomatic […]
Iraq’s Vice President Nouri al-Maliki recently stated that the Trump administration does not have a clear policy vision, let alone policy plan for the Middle East. Events on the ground bear this out, but the fact is that America’s isolation from the future progress of the Middle East actually began under Barack Obama and to an extent George W. Bush. This trajectory is now largely irreversible.
