Donald Trump was trying to make Turkey's and Russian leaders happy in letting the Turk's kick out the Kurds from its border... But? To get his 'media' moment ? The Pentagon planners for the ISIS raid had to count on military contacts that Trump has turned his back … [Read more...] about US Military ties and past foreign policy…Not Trump make ISIS raid happen….
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US Military WILL stay in part of Syria….
No surprise in this reversal of Donald Trump's effort to make a 'deal' with the Turkish President that the US military and members of BOTH parties of Congress and just about everybody else thought was wrong.... This move will require MORE American troops to move BACK into … [Read more...] about US Military WILL stay in part of Syria….
The US STILL has troops and eyes on Syria ….
While the headlines highlight the withdrawal of American troops from direct working with the Kurds on Northern Syria? There is information that points to a small number of American Military Special Operator's still in Northern Syria and in adjoining Iraq in contact with the … [Read more...] about The US STILL has troops and eyes on Syria ….
ISIS IS coming back in Syria and Iraq….
Any let up in efforts to breath after beating the group down will let it become reborn.... Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Tuesday acknowledged that there are "places where ISIS is more powerful today than they were three or four years ago," but sought to downplay the … [Read more...] about ISIS IS coming back in Syria and Iraq….
A revitalised Iraq tries to ignore the Trump/Bolton sober rattling against Iran….
On the streets of Baghdad, Iraqis say they are not worried about the prospect of war in the region.CreditCreditKhalid Al-Mousily/Reuters The LAST thing Iraq needs right now is to suffer ANOTHER war.... A country that went there a decade ago has finally found some normalcy … [Read more...] about A revitalised Iraq tries to ignore the Trump/Bolton sober rattling against Iran….
Trump’s withdrawal from the Middle East has US ‘advisors’ there worried….
Defense One on a view from the US Special Ops world involved in trying to support the locals in Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan.... Trump’s withdrawal from from Syria is what military leaders feared — and exactly what he promised. Five days before Donald Trump became … [Read more...] about Trump’s withdrawal from the Middle East has US ‘advisors’ there worried….
The US Military is engaged in wars or combat in 7 countries…..
Bet ya didn't know THAT? Yes.... Donald Trump like Barack Obama IS a War President.... The U.S. military is officially fighting wars in seven countries, according to the White House’s latest war report. Known formally as the “Report on the Legal and Policy Frameworks … [Read more...] about The US Military is engaged in wars or combat in 7 countries…..
Trump’s May 2018 Foreign Policy overlook…Help China and North Korea….And More…
Donald Trump & Company are letting us and everyone know that if you do what HE wants? You get goodies offered in return.... President Donald Trump said Sunday he has instructed his Commerce Department to help get a Chinese telecommunications company “back into … [Read more...] about Trump’s May 2018 Foreign Policy overlook…Help China and North Korea….And More…