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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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- The declassified CIA document from 1986 reveals the U.S. strategy to exploit sectarianism in Syria to orchestrate regime change.
- The economic motivations for U.S. intervention were rooted in the desire for a Sunni-led regime that aligns with capitalist interests.
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U.S. Involvement in Syrian Regime Change
The U.S. government's involvement in overthrowing the Syrian regime has roots tracing back to the 1980s, as evidenced by a declassified CIA cable from 1986. This document outlines various scenarios for destabilizing Syria, which was then under Hafez al-Assad’s leadership, focusing on exploiting sectarian tensions between the Alawite minority and the Sunni majority. The cable noted that the potential for civil unrest was significant, relating to past violent actions by the Muslim Brotherhood against the government. The U.S. aimed to foster these divisions to create conditions conducive to overthrowing the Assad regime, which ultimately unfolded in the ongoing conflicts of the 2010s and culminated in 2024.
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