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Martin van Creveld explains why our actions in the Syrian civil war will fail

Summary:  Today Martin van Creveld, one of our generation’s most acute geopolitical analysts, gives a brilliant brief on the Syrian civil war, putting it in the larger context of America’s mad Middle Eastern policy. I recommend reading, especially his conclusions.   (2nd of 2 posts today.} “Any wise enemy is better than an ignorant friend.” …

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New articles of interest about Syria’s nukes

I strongly recommend reading these articles, especially the first one.    This story remains a mystery to me, and the US government’s assertions do not make sense (imo).  Contents I.  “More on Syrian Reactor Bombing“, posted at Informed Comment (27 April 2008) — The author is anonymous, but the reasoning appears valid. II.  “Syrian Nukes: the …

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