The strikes targeted Kurdish groups in the north of the country. By Geopolitical Futures - November 21, 2022 Turkey in Syria. Turkey launched air strikes on Sunday against Kurdish militants in northern Syria. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced the strikes, dubbed … [Read more...]
Guide to the Geopolitics of War
From “traditional” war to “gray zone” tactics, the levels of war continue to demonstrate relevance. James Jay Carafano Decades ago, the U.S. military adopted the concept of the “three levels of war” as part of their doctrine. Developed from a historical appreciation of conflict, this … [Read more...]
Could Ukraine Join NATO? When the fighting is done, how can it be prevented from starting again?
James Jay Carafano Nov 23 There are 30 member states in the alliance, 28 European and 2 North American (NATO map) It is in U.S. interests to ensure that NATO is prepared to face the challenges of this century effectively. That includes maintaining an open … [Read more...]
China’s Stated Desire for Military Talks with the US Signals Its Interest in a “New Détente”
By Andrew Korybko Global Research, November 21, 2022 All Global Research articles can be read in 51 languages by activating the Translate Website button below the author’s name. To receive Global Research’s Daily Newsletter (selected articles), click here. Follow us on … [Read more...]
Latin America: ‘China’s Backyard’ China in Latin America – Part 2
by Judith Bergman November 22, 2022 at 5:00 am In the next two years, between 2022 and 2024, China, according to its joint plan with Latin American and Caribbean states, and as part of its quest to become the world's global tech leader, envisages providing states in the region with 5,000 … [Read more...]
The Russian-Turkish Bond to Harm the West by Burak Bekdil
Turkey's skies remain open to Russian airlines and its doors remain open to hundreds of thousands of Russians and their money. Turkey's exports to Russia are surging. Russian cash helped to plug the growing hole in Turkey's foreign currency reserves — and at a time when Erdogan needs foreign … [Read more...]
The Future of US-China Relations
By George Friedman - November 15, 2022 Open as PDF Earlier this week, the G-20 summit opened in Indonesia, during which the long-awaited meeting between U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping took place. That they met at all means the meeting was a success. That it … [Read more...]
The Russian-Turkish Bond to Harm the West
by Burak Bekdil Ahead of the 2022 World Cup, homophobic content has continued to appear in the Qatari media, including in the form of cartoons. Over the last year, the Qatari press has published many cartoons that disparage the LGBTQ community, express apprehension about gay fans visiting Qatar for … [Read more...]
Russian Columnists Offer Conflicting Takes On Putin’s Decision Not To Attend G20 Summit In Indonesia
Russia's President Vladimir Putin did not attend the recent G20 Summit in Bali Indonesia. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov explained Putin's absence. "It was a decision by the head of state, related to his schedule, and with the need for his presence in the Russian Federation. Putin online … [Read more...]
It Is Time for NATO to Confront Iran
by Con Coughlin November 17, 2022 at 5:00 am For decades Tehran has consistently lied about the true extent of its nuclear ambitions, so it should come as no surprise that Iran's instinctive response when confronted about its military support for Russia has been to issue a denial. … [Read more...]