Judging Freedom Alastair Crooke: Balance of Power in the Middle East.
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Dec 23, 2024 Alastair Crooke, an expert on Middle Eastern politics, delves into the evolving balance of power in the region. He discusses the implications of foreign influences in Syria, particularly highlighting U.S. involvement and the impacts of a struggling economy. Crooke gives insight into Turkey's geopolitical ambitions and critiques its militaristic approach, noting potential risks for Israel. He also covers Russia's strategies in Syria and Ukraine, emphasizing the importance of open dialogue to navigate rising tensions and misinformation in international relations.
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Syria's Strategic Importance
- Syria's strategic importance made it a target for regime change.
- The US supported anti-Assad militias, destabilizing the country.
US Support for HTS
- The US issued waivers to provide aid to HTS, a terrorist organization, in Syria.
- This support aimed to facilitate regime change and install HTS in power.
Erdogan's Ambitions
- Erdogan's irredentist ambitions extend to Jerusalem, viewing it as Ottoman territory.
- This ambition signals potential future conflict with Israel.