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U.S. boots on the Arab ground
May 6, 2024

America’s military presence in the Middle East remains significant even as its focus shifts to Asia-Pacific, specifically to containing China. Around 50,000 U.S. troops are stationed in the Arab countries of the Middle East, including 900 troops illegally occupying the oil-rich areas of Syria. Major U.S. troop developments (estimated numbers).

Israel uses foreign mercenaries in Gaza
April 27, 2024

The US are trying to make the Kurds partners with Israel. But, many Kurds take the side of the people of Gaza and the Palestinian resistance.

Israel uses foreign mercenaries in Gaza
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“Você obteve uma vitória. Aproveite a vitória”
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“Você obteve uma vitória. Aproveite a vitória”
April 20, 2024

Israel terá de incorporar no seu cálculo estratégico o facto do Irão de hoje não ser o mesmo Irão de há duas décadas. Fica a esperança de o conselho de Biden a Netanyahu prevalecer.

Iran — Israel tensions: Only a grand bargain in the Middle East can avert regional war
April 20, 2024

All piecemeal, short-term remedies in past decades have failed. Regional and international actors must come together for a broad and sustainable peace

Iran — Israel tensions: Only a grand bargain in the Middle East can avert regional war
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The Resistance’s Disruptive Military Innovation May Determine the Fate of Israel
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The Resistance’s Disruptive Military Innovation May Determine the Fate of Israel
March 18, 2024

Whether the U.S. and Europe likes it or not, Iran is a major regional political player, Alastair Crooke writes.

U.S. Troops Unwelcome, Time to Leave Syria, Iraq and Respect Sovereignty of Nations
March 18, 2024

Three US soldiers were killed in a drone strike that targeted a small US outpost in Jordan recently. The US has vowed to retaliate against the perpetrators and has already launched another strike in Iraq, targeting alleged Iran-backed militants in the country. These attacks were carried out from US bases in Syria and Iraq, both of which are considered illegitimate and fundamentally illegal under international law. 

U.S. Troops Unwelcome, Time to Leave Syria, Iraq and Respect Sovereignty of Nations
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El giro del mundo
February 18, 2024

Es posible que Biden se vea a sí mismo necesitado de alguna «gran victoria», tanto como Netanyahu, escribe Alastair Crooke.

War With Iran Unfeasible for the U.S.
February 8, 2024

Washington is forced to respond indirectly to direct attacks, since it is unable to go to war with the Persian country.

War With Iran Unfeasible for the U.S.
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