Category Archives: Jordan

A “Tour d’horizon” of the ME – Lang’s opinion

Posted on August 6, 2018 by Pat Lang

1.  Saudi Arabia has expelled Canada's ambassador and recalled its own for consultations.  It has halted any new business with Canada and stopped giving any new Saudi scholarships to its nationals for study in Canada.  'Adil Jubair (aka The Chihuaha, … Continue reading →

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Syria Notes – 25 July 2018

Posted on July 25, 2018 by Pat Lang

The SDF/SNC political arm is opening offices with government consent in several Syrian cities, among them Damascus itself.  The goal in this is to negotiate political reconciliation with the government.  If that happens then just about all of Syria east … Continue reading →

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The White Helmets are saved! The Ottoman Empire is reborn!

Posted on July 23, 2018 by Pat Lang

(editorial) Turkey first -  As I have insisted before in these pages, the neo-Ottoman regime of Tayyip Erdogan is, IMO, intent on recovering, to the extent possible, as much of northern Syria and Iraq as it can.  They see these … Continue reading →

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What is John Bolton’s role in Trump’s ME drama?

Posted on June 27, 2018 by Pat Lang

(editorial) On a gestalt basis it seems to me from all the bits and pieces of information and rumor that DJT is attempting "The Deal of the Century!" (an episode or two of his soon to be award winning series, … Continue reading →

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Possible diplomatic breakthrough in southwest Syria – TTG

Posted on May 29, 2018 by Andrei Martyanov

Several sources are reporting the arrival at an agreement among multiple parties that will leave Damascus and the SAA in full control of southwest Syria without the risk of a full scale conflagration involving Israel, Iran and the US-led coalition… … Continue reading →

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Syria Notes – 26 May 2018

Posted on May 26, 2018 by Pat Lang

  "“As a guarantor of this de-escalation area with Russia and Jordan, the United States will take firm and appropriate measures in response to Assad regime violations,” State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert said in a statement late on Friday. A … Continue reading →

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Neocon Jack Keane wants a permanent US presence in Syria

Posted on April 26, 2018 by Pat Lang

  "Keane retired from military service in 2003. He now works as a national security analyst for Fox News. He has served an advisory role in the management of the U.S. occupation of Iraq, as a member of the Defense … Continue reading →

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At least Nauru is still with us …

Posted on December 21, 2017 by Pat Lang

  "  nine states – including the United States and Israel –voted against the resolution. The other countries which supported Washington were Togo, Micronesia, Nauru, Palau, Marshall Islands, Guatemala and Honduras."  Guardian ————- (irony alert) So, Perfidious Albion has bitten … Continue reading →

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A Soldier’s Tour of Syria – TTG

Posted on August 1, 2017 by Andrei Martyanov

Overall things are going quite well for the R+6. Although the IS and other jihadi forces are still capable of staging limited tactical offensive operations, any gains they make are short lived. In southwest Raqqa governorate, General Suheil al-Hassan has … Continue reading →

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Operation “Grand Dawn” Post 4 – TTG

Posted on June 16, 2017 by Andrei Martyanov

"BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:45 P.M.) – Syria and Jordan have entered into talks mediated by Russia to reopen the Nassib Border-Crossing, Al-Masdar learned today from a military source. If the talks are successful, the rebel forces at the Nassib Border-Crossing will … Continue reading →

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