Category Archives: Alastair Crooke

“Military experts believe Iranian-made drones set off from Yemen to strike Aramco” ra’i al yowm

Posted on September 23, 2019 by Pat Lang

I was provided this translation by Alastair Crooke's  "The Raw and the Cooked" on line magazine published from Crooke's location in Beirut.  This a very fine subscription service and I recommend it highly.   exchange@conflictsforum.com  is their contact e-mail address.  pl  … Continue reading →

Posted in Alastair Crooke, Iran, Middle East, Saudi Arabia, Yemen | 39 Comments

The Geo-Political Poker Game: Where’s the ‘Off-Ramp’? by Alastair Crooke

Posted on March 29, 2018 by Pat Lang

  At the beating heart of Trump’s Presidency lies the notion of the Art of the Deal.  It is said that Trump has few convictions, but his notion of how to negotiate – with a big stick, maximum leverage, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Alastair Crooke, As The Borg Turns, Current Affairs, Russiagate | 34 Comments

Syria Report – 17 March 2018

Posted on March 17, 2018 by Pat Lang

In the ongoing battles around Damascus it seems more and more clear to me that the Syrian Government is consolidating its position in its heartlands in anticipation of an armistice negotiated by the Russians, an armistice that may last for … Continue reading →

Posted in Alastair Crooke, Borg Wars, Current Affairs, Middle East, Russia, Syria, Turkey | 70 Comments

Will the War Clouds Pass Us By, Or Will the Storm Break? by Alastair Crooke

Posted on March 3, 2018 by Pat Lang

     The compulsive hatred of President Putin in élite western circles has surpassed anything witnessed during the Cold War.  Western states have been hyping political hostility in almost every sphere: In Syria, in Ukraine, across the Middle East, in … Continue reading →

Posted in Alastair Crooke, Korea | 54 Comments

” Trump’s Saudi Scheme Unravels” – Alastair Crooke

Posted on November 25, 2017 by Pat Lang

  "And, maybe MbS and Kushner thought Netanyahu spoke for Israel when he promised to be a partner in the front against Hezbollah and Iran? Was it the “grand plan” that was affirmed between Netanyahu and Trump on the day … Continue reading →

Posted in Alastair Crooke, As The Borg Turns, Iran, Israel, Lebanon, Middle East, Russia, Saudi Arabia | 44 Comments

Phase Three of Operation Big Dawn – TTG

Posted on September 18, 2017 by Andrei Martyanov

“BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:30 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) has kicked off the third phase of Operation Big Dawn, tonight, a source told Al-Masdar News. According to the Syrian military, the army is going to push from the Hamimah … Continue reading →

Posted in Alastair Crooke, Korea, Palestine, Syria, TTG | 25 Comments

A Syrian Cordon Sanitaire: Is Israel huffing & puffing, or is it serious ? Alastair Crooke

Posted on July 20, 2017 by Pat Lang

    Israel has backtracked on the Amman ‘ceasefire’ agreement negotiated by the US, Russia and Jordan. The latter established the outline for a de-escalation zone in south-west Syria. From the outset, this accord was all about Israel, and its … Continue reading →

Posted in Alastair Crooke, As The Borg Turns, Israel, Middle East, Policy | 23 Comments