Category Archives: Jordan

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 →

Posted in Borg Wars, Current Affairs, Iran, Jordan, Middle East, Russia, Syria, TTG | 79 Comments

Operation “Grand Dawn” Post 2 – TTG

Posted on May 29, 2017 by Andrei Martyanov

Although details are scarce and often conflicting, it appears the R+6 operation to reclaim Syria's southern border is proceeding. It is also about to come face-to-face with the Coalition plan to carve out a safe area in this part of … Continue reading →

Posted in Borg Wars, Current Affairs, Iraq, Jordan, Middle East, Russia, Syria, The Military Art, TTG | 73 Comments

Operation “Grand Dawn” Post 1

Posted on May 26, 2017 by Pat Lang

  "On Thursday, the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and its allies announced start of the Operation “Grand Dawn in eastern Syria. The aim of the operation is to expel militants from the eastern desert and to set a foothold for … Continue reading →

Posted in Borg Wars, Current Affairs, Iraq, Jordan, Middle East, Russia, Syria, The Military Art | 17 Comments

IMO the “de-escalation zones” are a clever trick. Thank God.

Posted on May 5, 2017 by Pat Lang

  IMO Putin and Lavrov are even more clever than I had thought.  The Astana process proposal for "de-escalation zones" in Syria has something for everyone: 1.  The SAG will receive yet more advice and assistance from Russia.  As evidence … Continue reading →

Posted in Borg Wars, Iran, Israel, Jordan, Middle East, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Syria | 84 Comments

Is Trump bluffing overseas?

Posted on April 21, 2017 by Pat Lang

Perhaps he is.  The number of his veiled or unveiled threats against foreign actors seems to multiply every day. 1.  The president said at his presser with the Italian that Iran has not lived up to the "spirit" of JCPOA.  … Continue reading →

Posted in As The Borg Turns, Borg Wars, Current Affairs, Iran, Israel, Jordan, Korea, Middle East, Russia, Syria | 98 Comments

This may finish Bibi …

Posted on February 16, 2017 by Pat Lang

"Reaction to the joint press conference came swift and strong from other American Jewish organizational leaders, and far less positive than the ZOA’s Klein.    “I’m not sure Trump understands the implications” of a one state solution, said Rabbi Jill Jacobs, executive … Continue reading →

Posted in Israel, Jordan, Middle East, Policy, Politics | 57 Comments

IMO, there are not enough troops…

Posted on May 15, 2016 by Andrei Martyanov

"The Syrian Arab Army’s 525th Regiment of the 18th Tank Division was under heavy attack near the T-4 Airport; this prompted a direct military intervention from their Russian advisers. In just two days, the Russian Marines helped the Syrian Armed … Continue reading →

Posted in As The Borg Turns, Current Affairs, Iran, Jordan, Lebanon, Middle East, Policy, Russia, Syria, The Military Art | 49 Comments

Ah… The Terrible Turks

Posted on February 14, 2016 by Andrei Martyanov

" …  a Kremlin statement made clear Russia was committed to its campaign against Islamic State and "other terrorist organizations", an indication that it would also target groups in western Syria where jihadists such as al Qaeda are fighting Assad … Continue reading →

Posted in As The Borg Turns, Current Affairs, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Middle East, Policy, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey | 48 Comments