Monthly Archives: June 2016

Is Russia About To Resume Its Campaign Against Al Nusra In Syria? by Willy B

Posted on June 5, 2016 by Fred

            Syria             There are indications being reported that Russia is on the verge of launching a new offensive against Al Nusra in the Aleppo area. For the first time, Al Monitor  reported on Friday, "converging signs indicate a relaunching of … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs, Iraq, Middle East, Syria, The Military Art, Willy B | 67 Comments

And the scales fell from his eyes …

Posted on June 5, 2016 by Andrei Martyanov

"There was no longer any way for me to rationalize the importance of process without direction, negotiations without substance or even the use of the word “peace.” Our overinflated optimism at Camp David had had real costs. After raising expectations … Continue reading →

Posted in As The Borg Turns, Israel, Middle East, Syria | 21 Comments

Temporary Absence

Posted on June 5, 2016 by Andrei Martyanov

Several have asked why we are not seeing Patrick Bahzad on SST.  He is fully occupied with personal business at present but assures me that he will return.  pl

Posted in Ukraine Crisis | 1 Comment

A Visit Home by Richard Sale

Posted on June 4, 2016 by Andrei Martyanov

    I went with my wife to visit her parents. She comes from a small town in southern Illinois, Duqoin, which is slowly dying, its hey day long past. Its basic industry had been coal mining, and everyone was … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 25 Comments

PUTIN TAKES THE GLOBAL LONG VIEW IN NEXT MOVES IN SYRIA by Harper

Posted on June 4, 2016 by Willy B

  As has been noted on this site in recent weeks, a decisive military victory could be achieved in Syria by the R+6 forces, with the addition of two divisions of Russian troops.  The remaining strongholds of both the Islamic … Continue reading →

Posted in As The Borg Turns, Current Affairs, Harper, Middle East, Russia | 37 Comments

Madeleine Albright Unhinged Nutcase? By Walrus.

Posted on June 4, 2016 by Harper

Madeleine Albright is alleged to have said on Friday on CNN of Hilary Clintons alleged use of an unsecured private server for her official email that: "She has said she made a mistake, and nobody is going to die as … Continue reading →

Posted in Walrus | 33 Comments

San Jose

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Andrei Martyanov

"In San Jose on Thursday, a volatile crowd outside a Donald Trump rally assaulted numerous attendees. They punched a man in the face, knocking him to the ground; bloodied another man by bludgeoning the side of his head with a … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs, Politics | 147 Comments

Question

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Andrei Martyanov

Am I correct in saying that HC's speech in San Diego was not made to some existing group but rather was an event arranged by her campaign staff in a hired venue with an audience created by them from her … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics | 45 Comments

Legal summaries of Clintonian troubles

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Andrei Martyanov

"Activity considered to be racketeering may include bribery, counterfeiting, money laundering, embezzlement, illegal gambling, kidnapping, murder, drug trafficking, slavery, and a host of other nefarious business practices. James Comey and The FBI will present a recommendation to Loretta Lynch, Attorney General … Continue reading →

Posted in As The Borg Turns, Current Affairs, Justice, Politics | 70 Comments

Erdogan’s Red Line… Not! – TTG

Posted on June 1, 2016 by walrus

Thousands of U.S.-backed fighters in Syria are launching an offensive to capture from Islamic State a crucial swathe of northern Syria known as the Manbij pocket following weeks of quiet preparations, U.S. officials disclosed to Reuters. The operation, which only … Continue reading →

Posted in Syria, TTG | 41 Comments