Milestones in warfare often slide pass with few seeing their importance, and experts explaining them away as nothing new. So it is with the recent attack on Saudi Arabia. Here William Lind explains why we should pay attention.
Summary: Brutal famine has four nations in its grip, deliberate results of their governments’ policies. While we wreck the Middle East, spreading jihadist movements, they get a pass (unless we help them). This is a powerful article with horrific news. “The Nazis Used It, We Use It“ Alex de Waal on the return of famine …
Governments weaponize famine. See it working in these 4 nations. Read More »
Summary: Stratfor explains what’s happening in Yemen, and the reasons for our mad involvement in that civil war. It is important to understand, with rumors swirling that Trump plans to expand our involvement while loosening the rules of engagement (i.e., more civilian casualties). Our involvement will makes it our war, just as our involvement in …
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Summary:Â Today Stratfor provides another bulletin the front (one of the many fronts) in our mad global war on groups we don’t like (excerpt when they’re allies, or we accidentally put them into power). Â {2nd of 2 posts today.} The Islamic State’s Pretense of Strength in Yemen Stratfor, 18 June 2015 The Islamic State …
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Summary: One of the big themes of the FM website is that we can better learn about our world, which I consider a vital skill for 21st century citizens swimming in a sea of propaganda. Today’s post gives a fun case study from the current news, showing how for the unwary the information superhighway acts …
Do thousands of Saudi deserters show the Kingdom to be a house of cards? Read More »
