Strategy of tension

We’ve long talked here about the remake the region (MENA) the one that’s been occurring since 2003 and the invasion of Iraq, but, one can go even further back to the invasion of Afghanistan. Generally when this topic is written about here the ‘03 date is used as the start date of the ‘birth pangs of the new middle east” The Mediterranean Sea, as mentioned, is currently the sea at the center of much conflict and competition. No different from it's past.

LinkThis is an oped from an “opposition” point of view so you will notice a specific spin on the facts. Ignore the spin. Focus on the facts. In an upcoming post we'll be talking more spin on Turkey.

The EU is staying mum on the issue, but, unless Damascus takes their territory and resources back the regional remake will take it's next step.Syria annexed to the MediterraneanBrusselstimes

This has been a long time coming so let’s peruse some interesting news.1st : Turkish-Qatari alliance threatens Washington: US defense think tank

NATO is holding it's summit today and tomorrow in LondonPress Release : NATO Leaders Meeting - Updated media advisory London, UK – 3-4 December 2019 Hence the blog's focus the past couple of days...Earlier today:

Haaretz

A foregone conclusion from the Atlantic

9 diverse news article

 1- Israel Says Rockets From Golan, Resulting in “Retaliatory” Strikes on Damascus    Israel claims rockets were fired from Golan. So they attacked Damascus. You see the logic right?What? You don’t? Nor do I.2- The US Says Israeli Settlements are A-OK             

The longer answer is below. Bearing in mind this has been an ongoing process.  Pay attention to the fact that Istanbul's mayor is going to London to meet the banksters.  Recall my reporting here that there were anomalies in the Istanbul mayoral election? And that the candidate positively reeked of western backing. Called that one correctly. I'll relink to one previous mention.  And will highlight the upcoming meeting. Are we seeing the early seeds of a divided Turkey being planted? I'd say... YES.The interview is with David L.

Saved in September of this year. More pertinent then ever in light of the fact that the US and their Kurdish proxies are intending to stay and continue stealing Syria's oil. Denying Damascus badly needed rebuilding revenue.LinkThis report is from the Syrian Network for Human Rights- For the purpose this post we're going to focus on one aspect of this report. That is the Kurdish smuggling of oil- with no accountability- Not including their sales to Damascus. Which I take issue with for entirely different reasons.