Category Archives: Middle East

“This dog won’t hunt…”

Posted on July 31, 2021 by Pat Lang

“Fighting is raging around three major cities in southern and western Afghanistan as Taliban militants seek to seize them from government forces. Taliban fighters have entered parts of Herat, Lashkar Gah and Kandahar. They have made rapid gains in rural … Continue reading →

Posted in Afghanistan, As The Borg Turns, Middle East | 8 Comments

“Syria shot 7 of 8 Israeli missiles, Russian military says.” Yahoo.com

Posted on July 21, 2021 by Pat Lang

“Syria’s air defense forces shot down seven out of eight missiles launched by Israeli warplanes during a raid that targeted the Syrian province of Aleppo, the Russian military said Tuesday. Rear Adm. Vadim Kulit, the head of the Russian military’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Israel, Middle East, Russia, Syria, weapons | 9 Comments

Kill the AUMFs? Yes!!

Posted on June 30, 2021 by Pat Lang

Comment: The US should have declared war in the case of each and every one of the AUMFs. There are three on the books. Iraq, Afghanistan and the on that authorizes the use of the armed forces against anything that … Continue reading →

Posted in Afghanistan, Borg Wars, government, Iran, Iraq, Middle East, Pakistan | 27 Comments

The British Army? Or the palace guard plus toys?

Posted on June 25, 2021 by Pat Lang

““We came to realise that the main priority was to build up the Afghan security forces so they could independently manage their own insurgency.” “We have taken the lessons of how to create local indigenous forces and to harness  them … Continue reading →

Posted in Afghanistan, History, Middle East, The Military Art | 8 Comments

Gaza and the Next Lebanon War

Posted on June 15, 2021 by Pat Lang

“As most Western militaries that share the IDF’s values and legal adherence know too well, the doctrine described by Kochavi is currently the least bad of several bad options. This doctrine will no doubt be tested again, not just in … Continue reading →

Posted in Iran, Israel, Lebanon, Middle East, Syria, The Military Art | 28 Comments

“Pete Hegseth says Hamas ‘must be crushed:’ They’re trying to ‘wipe Israel off the map'”

Posted on June 8, 2021 by Pat Lang

“The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is on the brink of causing a full-out war after Hamas, the terrorist organization in control of the Gaza Strip, rained down rockets on Israeli civilians – leading to Israeli retaliatory strikes against the radical militant group. The latest escalation in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Israel, Jordan, Middle East, Policy, Religion | 18 Comments

“Israeli Intelligence chief: We do not want ISIS defeat in Syria” AMN

Posted on May 23, 2021 by Pat Lang

“Israeli intelligence Chief, Major General Herzi Halevy, said that the last three months have been the most difficult for ISIS since its inception. In a speech delivered at “Herzliya” conference yesterday , Halevy explicitly said “Israel” does not want the … Continue reading →

Posted in As The Borg Turns, Borg Wars, Iran, Israel, Middle East, Syria | 27 Comments

Fighting renewed in Jerusalem

Posted on May 21, 2021 by Pat Lang

“Israeli security forces used stun grenades and rubber bullets against Palestinians outside the Al Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem, where thousands of worshipers had been attending Friday prayers, puncturing a half-day of calm brought on by a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.A … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs, Israel, Justice, Middle East, Policy, Politics | 22 Comments

Sheikh Jarrah

Posted on May 20, 2021 by Pat Lang

“The Israeli foreign ministry has described what is happening in Sheikh Jarrah as a real estate dispute. Four Palestinian households are facing immediate eviction (there are at least 27 families in similar battles) to make way for the right-wing settler … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Israel, Middle East, Palestine | 11 Comments

Peace (of a sort) is coming in Yemen

Posted on May 7, 2021 by Pat Lang

Comment: Well, Pilgrims, Liz Cheney will be sorely disappointed. Imagine! An outbreak of peace in the world! Imagine. pl

Posted in Borg Wars, Iran, Middle East, Saudi Arabia, Yemen | 1 Comment