Articles
Sunday, May 21, 2017
Without any proof the Western media has been quick to point the finger at President Assad for the chemical weapons attack in Idlib. But he would seem to have little to gain from such an action as he is winning the civil war. There are, however, several competing factions within the country and regional powers who would have plenty to gain.
Sunday, December 11, 2016
Details the reasons why the US has orchestrated attempts at regime change in Syria and the role of its supporters in the region. It also looks at the war in Yemen and the situation in Libya and Iraq.
Wednesday, August 31, 2016
While the Syrian army is pushing back Islamic State terrorists, the US is endangering progress by continuing to back groups linked to Al Qaeda and threatening the fragile ceasefire.
Wednesday, August 31, 2016
The Chilcot report was a damning indictment of the war in in Iraq. There was no case for war nor was it supported by the UN. Its conduct and the aftermath created devastation in the country with millions of Iraqis suffering death, injury, displacement and hardship. However the inquiry did not challenge assumptions about imperialist intervention in the affairs of other countries.
Friday, July 1, 2016
Despite a divided leadership the resistance of the Palestinian people continues and is an inspiration to the international solidarity movement. The Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions campaign is beginning to have an impact with major companies pulling out of controversial involvement in Israel and the Occupied Territories. The government in Britain has responded by trying to outlaw public bodies from applying ethical principles in procurement or investment. This demonstrates that Israel and its backers fear the growing campaign against its oppression.
Friday, July 1, 2016
Russia's involvement was key to the fragile Syrian ceasefire agreed in February 2016. It has also been important in enabling the Syrian government to begin to turn the tide of the war against the terrorists and in doing so has established itself as a major power in the region. The deal is under threat, however, from hawks within the US and from regional powers who wish to see regime change in Syria.
Friday, July 1, 2016
The allegations of anti-Semitism directed against the Labour Party are part of a concerted effort by the pro-Israel lobby to undermine the increasingly successful Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions campaign. These false allegations are also supported by those who wish to launch another coup against the Labour leader, Jeremy Corbyn. Individuals leading these attacks have strong links to pro-Israel institutions.
Monday, November 30, 2015
The United States is using a strategy of divide and rule and permanent war to maintain its dominance in the Middle East. It uses regional gendarmes - Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Israel - each of which has its own competing interests. It has failed to create a "moderate" opposition to Assad in Syria and backs terrorist groups allied with Al Qaeda. Russia and Syria learned lessons from the destruction of Iraq and Libya and are standing firm against US power.