Though not directly involved, Vladimir Putin was the beneficiary of a “false flag” massacre that brought him to power.
The Original Sin That Stained Putin
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Adding Up the Costs of Hillary Clinton’s Wars
Clinton’s foreign policy is more polite than the “make the sands glow” atavism of the GOP. But in the end, it’s death and destruction in a different packaging.
The Geopolitics of Cheap Oil
Economists said the market would save the planet. It didn’t.
Vladimir Putin: Sweetheart
That is, if concern for the fate of fellow tyrants like Syrian President Assad makes him a sensitive guy.
Is Russia Actually Targeting Civilians in Syria?
According to Amnesty International, bombing by Russia results in killing 16 civilians for every one Islamic State fighter.
How U.S. Interventions Dismembered the Middle East
Despite everything, hawks are still pushing President Obama to send ground troops to Syria. He would be wise to reject their advice.
The U.S. Is Fueling South Asia’s Nuclear Arms Race
Washington is effectively subsidizing Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal — the fastest-growing in the world — even as the country drifts closer to China and Russia.
So Why Did Turkey Shoot Down That Russian Plane?
Powerful forces are maneuvering to torpedo any Syrian peace process that could leave room for Bashar al-Assad.
The Russian Bomber Shot Down by Turkey: Challenging the Accepted Narrative (Part 1)
The attack on a Russian bomber by Turkey may have been preplanned.
Assad the Cornerstone That Must Be Removed Before the Edifice of the Islamic State Collapses
Meanwhile, the Islamic State poked big bear Russia with predictable results.