How Barack Obama chose war over peace in Syria
Obama has repeatedly stated that there are "preconditions" for peace negotiations, the most important one being the downfall of the Syrian government, ie, regime change.
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How the CIA coordinates secret arms shipments to the Syria rebels
The intensity and frequency of the airlifts shipping arms to the rebels suggest a well-planned and coordinated clandestine military logistics operation.
US and British public reject stronger military support for Syrian rebels
Sending western troops into Syria would be badly received – especially in the UK, where by a 32-point margin (55%-23%) Britons reject the idea of sending in UK and allied troops.
Tony Blair still running scared of being ambushed for his war crimes
Blair's schedule these days is a closely guarded secret.
Afghanistan government accuses US military of torturing and murdering civilians
Karzai orders US elite force to leave Maidan Wardak province after local reports of disappearance of nine people
Obama marks Iraq war anniversary with summit in Israel
A grim anniversary should have sent Obama on a visit to Baghdad with reparations for the Iraqi people, instead he's in Israel conferring on the next war in the Middle East.
Ten years after Iraq what is Tony Blair good for today?
Governments pay millions for his advice; he picks up vast speaking fees; he's regarded by the US and UK media as the go-to man on anything to do with the Middle East.
What a 'period of calm' looks like in the Occupied Territories
Three months after the last major Israeli incursion into the Gaza Strip, the "period of calm" is only "calm" for Israel.