Geopolitical Economy Report Secret CIA report on Syria reveals US plan to overthrow Assad government... in 1986!
Dec 30, 2024
Discover the long-hidden U.S. plans for regime change in Syria dating back to 1986. A declassified CIA document reveals how sectarian tensions were exploited to create civil unrest, ultimately shaping the conflict that unfolded. The discussion touches on the strategic aim of installing a pro-Israel regime and the transition to a neoliberal economy. Insightful connections are made between past interventions and the Syrian war, highlighting a decades-long plot to influence the nation's future.
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US Intervention in Syria
- The U.S. planned to overthrow Syria's government for decades, succeeding in 2024.
- A declassified 1986 CIA document reveals this long-term regime change strategy.
CIA's Sectarian Strategy
- The CIA sought to exploit religious sectarianism in Syria, portraying the government as an Alawite minority.
- This aimed to inflame Sunni tensions and provoke unrest.
US Preference for Sunni Regime
- The CIA preferred a Sunni regime in Syria, believing it would lessen tensions with Israel.
- This is now a reality with rebranded al-Qaeda in power.