Geopolitical Economy Report Rebranded Al-Qaeda takes over Syria in big win for US, Israel & Turkey, blow to Iran
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Dec 10, 2024 A major shift in Syria sees a rebranded Al-Qaeda, known as HTS, take control after the government falls. The podcast dissects how the U.S., Israel, and Turkey collaborated in this regime change, with leaders from these countries taking credit for the upheaval. It highlights the ironies of Western support for jihadists and their latest claims of moderation. The ongoing conflict in Syria is linked to broader geopolitical implications, including U.S. occupation of oil fields and the ramifications of Western sanctions on the region's stability.
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Al-Qaeda Rebrands
- HTS leader, Abu Muhammad al-Jolani, is a rebranded Al-Qaeda chief.
- Despite rebranding, the U.S. still recognizes HTS as a terrorist organization.
Historical Precedent
- The Western media whitewashed Osama Bin Laden in the past, similar to how they portray al-Jolani today.
- Jake Sullivan admitted in 2012, "AQ is on our side in Syria."
CIA Operations
- The CIA's covert operation in Syria, Timber Sycamore, armed and trained rebels, mirroring Operation Cyclone in Afghanistan.
- These operations resulted in the Taliban's rise in Afghanistan and rebranded Al-Qaeda's rise in Syria.