Monthly Archives: November 2017

Bandar bin Sultan

Posted on November 13, 2017 by Pat Lang

  "Among those ousted is his cousin, the head of the national guard, Prince Miteb bin Abdullah, who was his only serious rival. However, among the names of those detained — some leaked, some confirmed by well-placed sources — are … Continue reading →

Posted in Saudi Arabia | 30 Comments

Douma, Syria falls to the R+6

Posted on November 13, 2017 by Pat Lang

    "Pro-government forces have opened up a new front against militant groups in Hama Governorate’s northern countryside, rapidly liberating a key town. According to military-affiliated sources, the Syrian Arab Army and local fighters from the National Defence Forces attacked … Continue reading →

Posted in Borg Wars, Syria, The Military Art | 23 Comments

The Danger of Our Russian Delusion by Publius Tacitus

Posted on November 12, 2017 by Balint Somkuti

I'm closing in on 65. Years, not miles. And I do not recall a time where so many people willingly have accepted lies and falsehoods about the threat from Russia and Russians. The combination of delusion and lies about Russia … Continue reading →

Posted in As The Borg Turns, Russiagate | 137 Comments

Shaping the battlefield. Hama to Morek road is open.

Posted on November 12, 2017 by Pat Lang

  "A new crossing point linking government and rebel-controlled areas in northern Hama countryside is now available for both trade and civilians. Hama-Morek highway has been officially opened today following extended talks between the Syrian government and rebel factions, aimed … Continue reading →

Posted in Borg Wars, Syria, The Military Art | 1 Comment

HARPER AND DECAMERON: CONTROLLING THE NARRATIVE

Posted on November 11, 2017 by Harper

Several years back–in the pre-Trump era–a friend attended a forum at the Brookings Institution on the subject of US-Russian relations.  During the question and answer portion of the event, she asked a question about American and European meddling in Ukraine, leading … Continue reading →

Posted in Decameron, Harper | 81 Comments

Syrian Marine Regimnt prepares for action in Idlib

Posted on November 11, 2017 by Pat Lang

  "The elite Syrian Marines are preparing to launch their long-awaited Idlib Governorate offensive after spending several months in nearby Latakia. Backed by the Tiger Forces and Republican Guard, the Syrian Marines will begin their offensive from the northeastern Hama … Continue reading →

Posted in Syria | 9 Comments

Abu Duhour air base

Posted on November 10, 2017 by Pat Lang

  "The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) is mass mobilizing their troops at the Hama-Idlib axis as they prepare to launch their long-awaited offensive to retake the Abu Dhuhour Military Airport. Several units from the Tiger Forces, 4th Division, and Republican … Continue reading →

Posted in Syria | 22 Comments

Muhhamad bin Salman as liberator.

Posted on November 9, 2017 by Pat Lang

  "The imprisoned, among whom are billionaire and Kingdom Holding chairman Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, Al Tayyar Travel Group founder Nasser bin Aqeel al-Tayyar and chairman of builder Red Sea International construction company Amr al-Dabbagh, are accused of money laundering, … Continue reading →

Posted in Saudi Arabia | 115 Comments

Look to the East – TTG

Posted on November 8, 2017 by Andrei Martyanov

Many of us expected the R+6 to finally focus on the jihadi cauldron in Idlib once Deir Ezzor and Abu Kamal were secure and the forward line of troops facing the YPG/SDF becomes static along the Euphrates. This doesn't appear … Continue reading →

Posted in Iraq, Syria, TTG | 34 Comments

Confirmation – straight from the Red Heifer’s mouth

Posted on November 8, 2017 by Pat Lang

  "The classified embassy cable, written in Hebrew, constitutes the first formal evidence proving that the Saudis and Israelis are deliberately coordinating to escalate the situation in the Middle East. The explosive classified Israeli cable reveals the following: On Sunday, just after … Continue reading →

Posted in As The Borg Turns, Current Affairs, Iran, Israel, Middle East, Saudi Arabia, Syria | 25 Comments