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Moveable Feast Cafe 2016/02/24 … Open Thread
February 24, 2016 Moveable Feast

Moveable Feast Cafe 2016/02/24 … Open Thread

2016/02/24 00:27:04Welcome to the ‘Moveable Feast Cafe’. The ‘Moveable Feast’ is an open thread where readers can post wide ranging observations, articles, rants, off topic and have animate discussions of the issues of the day. The ‘Moveable Feast Cafe’ will have two new open threads each week. The Saker stated moderation policy will apply eg ‘no caps’, no obscenity … etc to all post. The Cafe is now open for

Lebanon’s 14th of March marches into oblivion
February 23, 2016 Guest Analyses

Lebanon’s 14th of March marches into oblivion

by Ghassan Kadi On the 14 of February 2005, Lebanese ex-PM Rafiq Hariri was killed in a massive car bomb in downtown Beirut. His son Saad Hariri was quick to accuse Syria of the murder, rallied around him massive support, both political and demographic and successfully managed to get the Syrian troops out of Lebanon. And thus the 14th of March Coalition was created; an unlikely alliance that was based

Joint Statement of the United States and the Russian Federation, as Co-Chairs of the ISSG, on Cessation of Hostilities in Syria
February 22, 2016 Speeches, Statements and Interviews

Joint Statement of the United States and the Russian Federation, as Co-Chairs of the ISSG, on Cessation of Hostilities in Syria

The United States of America and the Russian Federation, as co-chairs of the International Syria Support Group (ISSG) and seeking to achieve a peaceful settlement of the Syrian crisis with full respect for the fundamental role of the United Nations, are fully determined to provide their strongest support to end the Syrian conflict and establish conditions for a successful Syrian-led political transition process, facilitated by the UN, in order to

Winter appeal ended: thanks so much!! (plus a few blog news)
February 22, 2016 Blog, Community News and Announcements

Winter appeal ended: thanks so much!! (plus a few blog news)

Dear friends, Thank you so much for your response to my appeal!  You have responded in large numbers and many of you have send generous donations for which I am immensely grateful.  Also, I have been contacted by a lawyer who has agreed to help me.  So, yet again, the community has made a miracle happen.  I am both amazed and most grateful. One more thing: since this appeal was

Turkey is screwed. And it’s all US fault (corrected text)
February 22, 2016 Guest Analyses

Turkey is screwed. And it’s all US fault (corrected text)

by Arras Amid rising tensions between Turkey and Russia over the situation in Syria, one important fact got lost. It’s not Russia that caused the current Turkish problems. It was the USA. The most fundamental problem modern Turkey is facing is the Kurdish question. It’s a chronic problem, which threatens the integrity of Turkey and the Turkish elite perceives it as the largest security treat the country is facing. Turkish

Creating The Devil In Their Own Image
February 21, 2016 commenter-corner

Creating The Devil In Their Own Image

This comment was chosen by Mod HS from the post “International Military Review – Syria, Feb. 18, 2016”.  The moderator believes this comment reflects the West’s obsession with President Vladimir Putin and how their media demonizes him.  The commenter, mmiriww, responds to the article written by Sharon Tennison. where she shares her thoughts as the Ukraine situation worsened. Unconscionable misinformation and hype was being poured on Russia and Vladimir Putin.

Israel threatens Russia’s Food Security via Secret Free Trade Agreement, by Scott
February 21, 2016 Scotts Corner

Israel threatens Russia’s Food Security via Secret Free Trade Agreement, by Scott

In Russia we say: if you want to destroy something, become its leader. In a very alarming turn of events, Skolkovo establishes joint-working group with Israel in the field of agriculture [source] [source] [source] I have already written about a peculiar Scolkovo “professor” from Israel, Moty Cristial. In preparation for a power grab in Russia during the elections of 2016 and 2017, Israel is moving an alarming amount of secret

Week Nineteen of the Russian Intervention in Syria: would Russia use nukes to defend Khmeimim?
February 20, 2016 Saker Analyses and Interviews

Week Nineteen of the Russian Intervention in Syria: would Russia use nukes to defend Khmeimim?

This column was written for the Unz Review: http://www.unz.com/tsaker/week-nineteen-of-the-russian-intervention-in-syria-would-russia-use-nukes-to-defend-khmeimim/ The past week saw no decrease in the tense confrontation between Turkey and Russia over Syria. While Russia’s position is simple – ‘we are ready to fight’ – the Turkish position is much more ambiguous: Turkish politicians are saying one thing, then the opposite and then something else again. At times they make it sound like an invasion is imminent, and

Moveable Feast Cafe 2016/02/20 … Open Thread
February 20, 2016 Moveable Feast

Moveable Feast Cafe 2016/02/20 … Open Thread

2016/02/20 12:57:04Welcome to the ‘Moveable Feast Cafe’. The ‘Moveable Feast’ is an open thread where readers can post wide ranging observations, articles, rants, off topic and have animate discussions of the issues of the day. The ‘Moveable Feast Cafe’ will have two new open threads each week. The Saker stated moderation policy will apply eg ‘no caps’, no obscenity … etc to all post. The Cafe is now open for

Beautiful Winter Moscow Aerial Reel
February 20, 2016 Scotts Corner

Beautiful Winter Moscow Aerial Reel

February 2016, all Moscow sightseeings cowered in snow and ice: Kremlin, Red square, Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, St. Basil’s Cathedral, Moscow city, Old city center, Gorky park, Novodevichiy monastery and much more. All flights performed in extreme cold weather -10C to -20C. Enjoy ;)

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