War in Syria 5

The obvious solution was S-300 coverage and no fly zone long before now. For that I blame Putin and a 5th column unduly influenced by USrael.

Putin's Forfeit - From Strategic Mistake to Strategic Defeat in 24 Hours

http://johnhelmer.net/putins-forfeit-from-strategic-mistake-to-strategic...

NDPP wrote:

The obvious solution was S-300 coverage and no fly zone long before now. For that I blame Putin and a 5th column unduly influenced by USrael.

I disagree; Russia is being smart in not giving Syria one of their most advanced air defense systems. If they do that Israel, NATO and the US would get one of the greatest training aids in figuring out how to defeat the system. And before you start ALL air defense systems can be defeated or degraded if only for enough time for your aircraft to get in and out: it just takes practice, time and exposure to it. That would include any systems crewed by Russians as well... they only use the SA300 radar systems deployed in Syria on a limited basis because the more you broadcast your radar and targeting signals the more your opponents can study it (think about it).

The truth is Syria isn't worth Russia showing one of its more advanced air defense hands (too much).

Israel's Failed Attempt to Start WWIII is the Beginning of the End in Syria

https://www.strategic-culture.org/news/2018/09/19/israel-failed-attempt-...

"This is Israel's worst nightmare. A situation where any aerial assault on targets within Syria would be suicide missions, puncturing the myth of the Israeli air force's superiority and shifting the delicate balance of power in Syria decidedly against them."

Syrian War Takes A New Turn (podcast)

https://www.spreaker.com/user/radiosputnik/syrian-war-takes-a-new-turn_1

"On today's episode of Loud & Clear, Brian Becker and John Kiriakou are joined by Peter Ford, the former British Ambassador to Syria, and Mark Sleboda, an international affairs and security analyst. The governments of Russia and Turkey yesterday announced a demilitarized zone in the Syrian province of Idlib, a move that appears to have delayed what was believed to be an imminent assault on the area by the Syrian Army."

Syrian MP on NATO Aggression and False Flag Attacks (and vid)

https://www.rt.com/shows/going-underground/439115-aleppo-syria-nato-israel/

"Aleppo's independent member of the Syrian parliament Fares Shehabi on Israeli and NATO aggression in Syria."

Behind the Scenes of the Turkey-Russia Idlib Deal

https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/deal-behind-idlib-deal-890229553

"Sources inside the deal talk about how it got done and what is involved..."

Russian MoD Presents IL-20 Investigation Results - Israel 'Crossed the Line of Civilized Relations'

https://t.co/vooy2ZwgXv

"This is an extremely ungrateful response to all that has been done by the Russian Federation for Israel and the Israeli people recently,' Konashenkov said. 'In view of the above, hostile actions committed by the Israeli Air Force against the Russian Ilyushin IL-20 aircraft cross the line of civilized relations.' The incident will have consequences on several levels. For one - the airspace along the Syrian coast will now be off limits for Israeli fighters..."

Russia To Supply S-300 to Syria Within 2 Weeks After IL-20 Downing During Israeli Raid

https://on.rt.com/9evq

"Within 2 weeks Russia will complete the delivery to Damascus of an S-300 air defense system previously suspended on a request by Israel as part of the response to the downing of a Russian plane amid an Israeli air raid on Syria. Arguably, the most concerning thing for Israel will be the delivery of an S-300 anti-aircraft system which will boost Syria's capabilities to deny Israel access to its airspace..."

What Syria Continues To Teach Us

https://blackagendareport.com/index.php/what-syria-continues-teach-us

"The Syrian people have survived the imperial onslaught with much to teach us..."

Quote:

Here is Joe Biden

It's Joe Biden from four years ago, when he was still the VP.

Why can't the radical left or the Trumpie Right live in the present?

Hillary isn't President.

Bill isn't President.

Joe isn't Vice-President.

Are things that awesome in September, 2018, that we have to look back through the lens of time to find things to be upset about? 

ISIS Seizes Chlorine Canisters in Attack on Al Nusra & White Helmets - Russian MoD

https://on.rt.com/9g7k

"Deadly chemicals have ended up in the hands of Islamic State (IS, ISIS/ISIL) after pro-IS terrorists attacked a north Syrian HQ of Al Nusra, killing several militants and White Helmets and capturing canisters of chlorine. The Russian Defense Ministry reported on the attack on Wednesday, accusing the militant-allied Western countries of helping the terrorists acquire chemical agents."

US Copters Evacuate Daesh Militants From Syria's Deir Ezzor

https://twitter.com/timand2037/status/1048921681799127040

"US helicopter evacuations of their Saudi-trained Daesh 'assets' have been reported in the Iraqi, Iranian and Syrian media many times since December 2014..."

Free Badistan! (and vid)

https://twitter.com/IntheNow_tweet/status/1050053347556974594

"Credible sources: chemical attacks to come. Should the US intervene in Badistan?"

Syria - US (Again) Only Pretends To Fight ISIS

https://www.moonofalabama.org/2018/10/syria-us-again-only-pretends-to-fi...

"The US occupying force and its Kurdish proxy SDF in northeastern Syria are supposed to fight the Islamic State in its last hold out northeast of the Euphrates. But the operations against the handful of towns ISIS still holds - launched ony after long and unexplained delays - shows little progress. Russian sources accuse the US of not seriously fighting its opponent..."

Russia Accuses US of Transferring ISIS From Syria To Afghanistan and Iraq

https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/russia-accuses-us-of-transferring-i...

"Moscow is concerned with Washington's transfer of Daesh militants to Iraq and Afghanistan,' Lavrov said during a press conference on Thursday. 'Russia calls on the US to explain relocation of Daesh fighters to Iraq and Afghanistan,' he added, as quoted by Interfax News Agency."

Syria Summit: Putin, Erdogan, Merkel & Macron Meeting Explained

https://t.co/XGa5IFLfTw

"Leaders of Russia, Turkey, Germany and France have gathered in Istabul for a four-way summit in a last-ditch bid to reach a political solution to the Syrian crisis, particularly in Idlib. Kevork Almassian explains the main discussing points and the possibility of a diplomatic solution to Idlib's case. Additionally, Almassian addresses the latest rape incident by 7 Syrian nationals in the city of Freiburg."

Putin's Interests in Syria and Lebanon are Limiting Israel's Military Options

https://twitter.com/GarethPorter/status/1063648370072436736

"Haaretz reports Israel's aggressive military role in Syria is finished because Putin has established a defensive 'umbrella' over northwest Syria, adopting a 'confrontational' stance toward Israeli airstrikes against Syrian government and allied targets."

 A lesson for the world. Israel's bad behaviour is only improved with more stick, less carrot.

Will smuggled files lead to justice for the Assad regime's victims?; The Economist; 24 Nov 2018;
https://www.economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2018/11/24/will-smuggle...

Quote:

Since the start of Syria’s civil war in 2011, activists like Mouhtar have smuggled hundreds of thousands of documents and photographs out of the country. Those files are now being used by prosecutors in the West to link Syrian officials, including President Bashar al-Assad, to war crimes.

Iran Remains Key Balancing Force at Astana Process

https://twitter.com/timand2037/status/1065926198503579648

"A senior professor and political analyst based in Australia praised Iran's role in the Syria peace process and said Tehran hs remained 'a kep balancing force at Astana..."

(2004) Israelis 'Using Kurds To Build Power Base'

https://t.co/czqvnoRX8X

"Israeli military and intelligence operatives are active in Kurdish areas of Iran, Syria and Iraq, providing training for commando units and running covert operations..."

US Training 30,000 SDF Fighters to 'Contain' Iran in Syria

https://t.co/ShfwFmo4LA

"The US coalition is planning to train 30,000 fighters from the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) to 'contain' Iran in Syria, Asharq Al-Aswat reported. In the meantime, the US military is setting up five observation posts in northern Syria that will stretch across the Al Raqqah and Al Hasakah provinces."

Any presence or activities of Israel and USA on its behalf in Syria are in violation of international law and are proceeding without the consent of the government of Syria. Canada is also a member of the US-led coalition.

Report: US To Leave Syria Immediately

https://t.co/TVqXq2oMPs

"The Wall Street Journal just reported that US troops prepare to leave northeast Syria, 'a move that throws the American strategy in the Middle East into turmoil.' It seems that Erdogan made a deal with Trump which is now turned into practical moves. 

Yesterday Turkey suddenly offered to buy advanced US Patriot missile defense systems. It had earlier decided to buy the Russian S-400 system. Now we learn of the US troops move-out. What other surprises are in the deal? What does Trump get out of it? How does this change Turkey's relations with Russia? With the US moveout there will be a race to take those parts of Syria that the US leaves..."

Not the first time the US has announced they are leaving Syria. Will believe it when actual facts on the ground indicate it is so.

Quid pro quo with Turkey was the motivating factor in the withdrawal?  And as usual the Kurds get screwed.

https://www.juancole.com/2018/12/middle-winners-withdrawal.html

Trump: We're leaving Syria.

DC: Leaving Syria will be a disaster.

American public: Wait, we're in Syria?

https://twitter.com/MaxAbrahms/status/1075553983517859840

"What does the USA decision to withdraw from Syria mean for Damascus and who will fill the military vacuum?" (and vid)

https://twitter.com/SyrianaAnalysis/status/1075498286746910720

Will Turkey fill the vacuum?

NDPP wrote:

Netanyahu Says Israel To Increase Its 'Efforts' in Syria After US Troop Pullout

https://www.presstv.com/Detail/2018/12/21/583543/Netanyahu-Syria-Iran-Le...

"Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to intensify Israel's 'efforts' in Syria after US President Donald Trump announced a full withdrawal of American troops from the Arab country. 'We will continue to act in Syria to prevent Iran's efforts to militarily entrench itself against us. We are not reducing our efforts, we will increase our efforts, Netanyahu said on Thursday. 'I know that we do so with the full support and backing of the US,' Netanyahu said at the fifth Israel-Greece-Cyprus summit held in Beersheba..."

So it begins!

The US is pulling out of Syria for good reason, China is there fighting Islamic extemists!

China, from my understanding (focus from Chinese media) is super pissed off with Islamic extemism in middle eastern countries, and the spillover to the western province regions in China.

I suspect the middle east training of Islamic extremism is going to become China's #1 enemy! Just like the imperialist French/US was during the 1950-s to 1970's in Vietnam/South East Asia! We all know how that one ended.

When I was in China, I personally viewed a lot of anti Israel news in the Chinese media! To me, it's clear that China has just about had enough of Israel. 

Expect absolutely shit zero from western corporate news media about this NDPP! The influence of the super anti imperialist power China will be ignored in hopes of going away.

Continued American Occupation of the Middle East Does Not Suppress Terrorism, it Causes It.

https://www.craigmurray.org.uk/archives/2018/12/continued-american-occup...

"Even the neo-con warmongers' house journal The Guardian, furious at Trump's attempts to pull US troops out of Syria, in providing a map to illustrate its point, could only produce one single, very uncertain, very short pen stroke to describe the minute strip of territory it claims ISIS still controls on the Iraqi border.

The secret to ending the strength of ISIS in Syria is not the continued presence of the American troops. it is for America's ever closer allies in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf to cut off the major arteries of money and arms, which we should never forget in origin and for a long time had a strong US component.

The US/Saudi/Israeli alliance against Iran is the most important geopolitical factor in the region today. it is high time this alliance stopped both funding ISIS and pretending to fight it. Schizophrenia is not a foreign policy stance..."

NDPP wrote:

Please post anything specific on Chinese military presence in Syria. I am not aware of any.

Here you go.

https://thediplomat.com/2018/08/is-china-increasing-its-military-presenc...

NDPP, there's no doubt China has military forces and intelligence in Syria. It's limited and focused towards Chinese Islamic extremists in Syria that are being trained by western imperialist forces.

From above link:

The increasing threat of domestic terrorism is a significant motivator for China’s possible growing military cooperation with Syria and other states in the Middle East. An estimated 5,000 Chinese Uyghurs are currently fighting alongside the Islamic State (ISIS) and other radical groups in Syria, most of which are concentrated in Idlib. In 2017, ISIS issued its first direct threat against China, promising to shed “blood like rivers,” in an attempt to fill its ranks with Uyghurs. Threats from supposed Uyghur terrorists circulated on Chinese social media around the same time, professing that “when the Syrian War ends, that is the day when China’s biggest fear begins.” The same year, China reportedly deployed forces to Syria to assist the Syrian government’s counterterrorism operations. Now, by increasing military cooperation Beijing may be able to help address the threat in Idlib.

Edited to add that in the above link, it's mentioned that Hua Wei will be getting contracts to help Syria rebuild their telecommunication! Ya the same Hua Wei 孟晚舟is from!

Thanks WWWTT. I am fairly familar with Syrian events, players on the ground, and the talk of Chinese involvement but don't believe there is any significant military presence as yet. 

'No Troops in Syria': China Refutes Media Reports...

https://sptnkne.ws/junf

"...Recently, some media speculations that China is going to involve in the Syrian conflict emerged. That is a false picture of the Chinese policy. These Arab media, which issued the relevant material, later explained that China had no military presence in Syria. China is strongly advocating settlement of the conflict only by peaceful means...China has never sent its troops to Syria,' Xie told reporters..."

PS if you check the Syrian threads you will find I regularly post Syriana analysis clips which are excellent.