Col Baud's take was similar to Alastair. Assad was trying to distance his country from Iran and pivot towards the gulf States. Alas he got caught between two stools. He also thought that Syrian bases were less important to Russia than they were in the Cold War days, and would not be that big a loss.
Russia has bigger fish to fry.
And of course the biggest takeaway for Russia will be: beware the frozen conflict. And never trust The Empire.
Germany, Austria, Greece and France announce the suspension of asylum requests from Syria...
(that was fast - I assume they want to act quickly before all understand who is really in charge now in Syria... -> Al Qaeda - the real darling of the so called West).
The US, Turkey, and Israel all deserve what is coming for them as far as HTS is concerned.
I believe that President Putin's only mistake in his negotiating strategies as to attempt to deal with Erdogan. He is way too erratic to be trusted and has now stabbed Russia in the back.
In any event, I believe there is more to this story than we are seeing. In my view, Assad's departure my have been planned a while ago, with the offers of Russian assistance only a smoke-screen for such a plan.
Think of it... Why in all creation would Assad refuse Russian and Iranian assistance in terms of the Syrian military and her economy. If true, this would make Assad a ridiculous fool, which I have a hard time believing.
What we know is that it is possible that both Iran and Russia informed Assad that to continue to the warfare would be useless in the end since there were too many forces at play, which would also increase the risk of great power conflict. So they all let Syria fall with the knowledge of what is coming; a level of chaos that will force the US to most likely leave, see Turkish and Israeli forces eventually eviscerated, leaving the latter to finally completely implode and disappear int of the dustbin of history... Eventually, a new Syria will arise from the ashes...
"The average SAA soldier was paid $4.00 a month - a General, $40.00 a month. HTS offered them $400 to surrender".
If money is an issue, the USA is usually going to win as it can just magic up trillions from nowhere - and it is uncaring how it spends it or what the outcome is.
I am glad to say that UK Column devoted the first third of their program today to Syria, and they mocked the BBC and the rest of the Western media rather effectively. A very good way of educating a fair proportion of British (and other) citizens.
Chaos is great in strategic terms because any stable country can grow its economy, an health economy can fund a national military and desire for autonomy, and regional economies can form regional blocs that can wrest new terms from empire. A nation turned into a black hole of chaos, division, and instability can never consolidate and rise economically.
I think time will show that they are much more interested in money and power than in religious principles. Although they may find it diverting to indulge in some rape, torture, and murder to while away the idle hours.
Syria will become a BIGGER HEADACHE FOR ZIONISTS AND USA then HEZBOLLAH,IRAN and GAZA. Now HTS COULD SPLINTER INTO VARIOUS ISLAMIC EXTREMIST TERRORIST GROUPS , in which one or two will join IRAN AND HEZBOLLAH. Turning their backs on TURKEY,ZIONIST,USA GOVERNMENTS.
Right on the money with highlighting of the impending chaos in Syria. The diversity of the “opposition” with most of the 30 plus groups being useful mercenary terrorists, a large number foreign or not even Syrian, and without an organic, integrated, or long term political vision, what’s going to likely happen is just prolonged factionalized conflict, which Turkey is going to pay for being right on the border and having sponsored the leading groups. Not to mention, the never ending Kurdish problem for Turkey both inside its borders and Syria. The empire is also happy about the chaos for the time being, but has little control in terms of how all this will affect its role in West Asia, much like a repeat of the destructive blunders in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Libya! It’s ultimately easy to destroy and create chaos, but the chaos will be the ultimate abyss even for the empire of chaos!
I first heard Shelly's poem Ozymondeus in the movie Alien Covenant. The scene in the movie was devastating. A whole world was wiped out. I'm sending updates on your cats to my daughter who has 5.
You did not mention the CIA/Americans in this Julian unless I missed something?After Afghanistan (egg on the faces of USA) war ended. Where did the terrorists go?
They went to Syria where they were supported/trained by the CIA
I am not writing anything more about this war BUT I can write about the Americans involvement:
These American terrorists ARE responsible.
They supposedly fought Al Quaeda but they left Afghanistan in a STATE OF CHAOS. Does it surprise anyone that 'hello' these Mujahideen (no respect for life) end up in Syria?
Where did these terrorists get their money and arms from?
Who trained these people?
USA is owned and bought by the Zionists.
Firstly you bomb Washington DC/Pentagon. NOW
Then you bomb the hell out of Israhell.
Finish.
There will be no peace until the USA/Zionists are wiped out.
"Never reinforce weakness"
Napoleon
Putin , Iran are but following this simple but essential military principle.
Col Baud's take was similar to Alastair. Assad was trying to distance his country from Iran and pivot towards the gulf States. Alas he got caught between two stools. He also thought that Syrian bases were less important to Russia than they were in the Cold War days, and would not be that big a loss.
Russia has bigger fish to fry.
And of course the biggest takeaway for Russia will be: beware the frozen conflict. And never trust The Empire.
RIP Syria 🇸🇾
The Empire...., I believe you mean the Empire of Lies a k a US of A.
But I would add the same for the new sultan Erdogan and of course the Jews !
Not sure where refugees will go.
GEROMAN -- time will tell - 👀 --
@GeromanAT
Germany, Austria, Greece and France announce the suspension of asylum requests from Syria...
(that was fast - I assume they want to act quickly before all understand who is really in charge now in Syria... -> Al Qaeda - the real darling of the so called West).
https://x.com/GeromanAT/status/1866159919759552810
The US, Turkey, and Israel all deserve what is coming for them as far as HTS is concerned.
I believe that President Putin's only mistake in his negotiating strategies as to attempt to deal with Erdogan. He is way too erratic to be trusted and has now stabbed Russia in the back.
In any event, I believe there is more to this story than we are seeing. In my view, Assad's departure my have been planned a while ago, with the offers of Russian assistance only a smoke-screen for such a plan.
Think of it... Why in all creation would Assad refuse Russian and Iranian assistance in terms of the Syrian military and her economy. If true, this would make Assad a ridiculous fool, which I have a hard time believing.
What we know is that it is possible that both Iran and Russia informed Assad that to continue to the warfare would be useless in the end since there were too many forces at play, which would also increase the risk of great power conflict. So they all let Syria fall with the knowledge of what is coming; a level of chaos that will force the US to most likely leave, see Turkish and Israeli forces eventually eviscerated, leaving the latter to finally completely implode and disappear int of the dustbin of history... Eventually, a new Syria will arise from the ashes...
What's not to like...
"The average SAA soldier was paid $4.00 a month - a General, $40.00 a month. HTS offered them $400 to surrender".
If money is an issue, the USA is usually going to win as it can just magic up trillions from nowhere - and it is uncaring how it spends it or what the outcome is.
I am glad to say that UK Column devoted the first third of their program today to Syria, and they mocked the BBC and the rest of the Western media rather effectively. A very good way of educating a fair proportion of British (and other) citizens.
Chaos is great in strategic terms because any stable country can grow its economy, an health economy can fund a national military and desire for autonomy, and regional economies can form regional blocs that can wrest new terms from empire. A nation turned into a black hole of chaos, division, and instability can never consolidate and rise economically.
A Chinese saying warns that chaos and anarchy are worse than the most terrible dictatorship.
Thank you Julian. I just read an article from Litoris which more or less corroborates yours, but maybe with a little more detail. Very interesting! https://littoria.substack.com/p/turkish-opportunism-and-multipolarity
Very best wishes to you, Ichi and Chappy. 🙏💚
This is the 3rd tweet I've seen today suggesting the "moderate rebels" want to head to Israel to free Gaza.
https://x.com/MyLordBebo/status/1866177574759522629
I think time will show that they are much more interested in money and power than in religious principles. Although they may find it diverting to indulge in some rape, torture, and murder to while away the idle hours.
More likely they will be freeing the heads of nonbelievers from their torsos.
Here are the 1st & 2nd tweets I saw:
https://x.com/mylordbebo/status/1866177574759522629/mediaviewer
https://x.com/RWApodcast/status/1866023553977729509
Iirc, I saw something this morning about Israel bombing them...
Yes I have seen this BUT I do not know what to make of this yet.
NO they HATE the Palestinians.
Syria will become a BIGGER HEADACHE FOR ZIONISTS AND USA then HEZBOLLAH,IRAN and GAZA. Now HTS COULD SPLINTER INTO VARIOUS ISLAMIC EXTREMIST TERRORIST GROUPS , in which one or two will join IRAN AND HEZBOLLAH. Turning their backs on TURKEY,ZIONIST,USA GOVERNMENTS.
Right on the money with highlighting of the impending chaos in Syria. The diversity of the “opposition” with most of the 30 plus groups being useful mercenary terrorists, a large number foreign or not even Syrian, and without an organic, integrated, or long term political vision, what’s going to likely happen is just prolonged factionalized conflict, which Turkey is going to pay for being right on the border and having sponsored the leading groups. Not to mention, the never ending Kurdish problem for Turkey both inside its borders and Syria. The empire is also happy about the chaos for the time being, but has little control in terms of how all this will affect its role in West Asia, much like a repeat of the destructive blunders in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Libya! It’s ultimately easy to destroy and create chaos, but the chaos will be the ultimate abyss even for the empire of chaos!
Yeah, I just watched Alex Christoforou's Youtube video where he too went over how Assad was:
- uncooperative towards Iran and distancing himself from them, moving closer instead to the Arab Gulf states
- refused to meet Erdogan to discuss handling of the refugee crises
Assad essentially played a big role leading up to this overthrow and in the perceived lack of support from Russia and Iran.
It’s a trap🤫
You made some excellent points about Russia and Iran. I agree that they did the right thing strategically. I hope the kitties make friends soon🤞🤗
I first heard Shelly's poem Ozymondeus in the movie Alien Covenant. The scene in the movie was devastating. A whole world was wiped out. I'm sending updates on your cats to my daughter who has 5.
The philosopher Rudolf Steiner 100 years ago predicted a “war of all against all” from what I can tell around this time
Ahrimans doing
Ahriman Lucifer and Christ
This is Ahrimans time
You did not mention the CIA/Americans in this Julian unless I missed something?After Afghanistan (egg on the faces of USA) war ended. Where did the terrorists go?
They went to Syria where they were supported/trained by the CIA
I am not writing anything more about this war BUT I can write about the Americans involvement:
These American terrorists ARE responsible.
They supposedly fought Al Quaeda but they left Afghanistan in a STATE OF CHAOS. Does it surprise anyone that 'hello' these Mujahideen (no respect for life) end up in Syria?
Where did these terrorists get their money and arms from?
Who trained these people?
USA is owned and bought by the Zionists.
Firstly you bomb Washington DC/Pentagon. NOW
Then you bomb the hell out of Israhell.
Finish.
There will be no peace until the USA/Zionists are wiped out.