WikiLeaks has said it is planning to release documents on Turkey’s political power structure, after a failed coup attempt over the weekend that left over … WikiLeaks ready to Release Documents on Turkey’s Power StructureRead more
Middle East
Posted inHuman right / Middle East / Refugees / ToMl
Middle East – The Mother of All Humanitarian Crises
When, in March 2015, delegates from the Middle East met in Amman for their regional consultations round in preparation for the May 23-24 World Humanitarian … Middle East – The Mother of All Humanitarian CrisesRead more
Posted inEmpire / Middle East / Syria / ToMl / USA Empire
Why Obama Prioritizes Ousting Assad Over Defeating Syria’s Jihadists (I)
Dr Christina Lin, a leading young scholar on jihadist groups, opens her April 8th commentary at Asia Times: «In a blunder reeking of the fallout … Why Obama Prioritizes Ousting Assad Over Defeating Syria’s Jihadists (I)Read more
Posted inEmpire / Government / Middle East / Military / Politics / ToMl / USA Empire
This guy ended up in the same place as Bush and Cheney were
President Obama has announced the deployment of 250 more Special Operations troops to Syria in a move that nearly doubles the U.S. presence in Syria. … This guy ended up in the same place as Bush and Cheney wereRead more
Posted inDictatorship / Journalism / Middle East / News
Press Freedom Groups Call for Release of Journalists
In Turkey, press freedom advocates rallied Tuesday to protest the arrest of two journalists and an academic on accusations of disseminating terrorist propaganda. Among those … Press Freedom Groups Call for Release of JournalistsRead more
Posted inMiddle East / News / Politics
Bahrain detains human rights activist
Bahraini police have arrested a prominent activist during a raid on his home early on Monday, rights groups and his family said, part of a … Bahrain detains human rights activistRead more
Posted inMiddle East / Syria / ToMl
A Brief History of Modern Syria
In spite of the ongoing struggle for dominance in Syria by the various factions, there is in fact less and less to dominate, as the … A Brief History of Modern SyriaRead more
Posted inImperialism / Middle East / Religion / ToMl / USA Empire
Islamic Extremism is a Product of Western Imperialism
As we struggle to come to terms with the latest terrorist attacks in Brussels, it is important that we understand the causes of such extremism. … Islamic Extremism is a Product of Western ImperialismRead more
Posted inMiddle East / Terrorism / ToMl / USA Empire
We All Are Islamic State
Revenge is the psychological engine of war. Victims are the blood currency. Their corpses are used to sanctify acts of indiscriminate murder. Those defined as … We All Are Islamic StateRead more