Al Jazeera Discovers 'Tensions' in Aleppo, Ignores Architect of Chaos
The report on renewed fighting in Aleppo between the Syrian army and SDF (Syrian Democratic Forces) discusses strategies for 'containment.' What it neatly omits is the extensive history of external powers fueling and prolonging this exact conflict, transforming Syria into a geopolitical chessboard. From Turkish incursions to US-backed proxies (including elements of the SDF itself, which the US has
funded with billions in military aid over the years, according to Pentagon reports), the 'tension' isn't some organic phenomenon. It's the predictable outcome of geopolitical meddling, arming diverse factions, and prolonging a civil war. Instead of asking if 'tension' can be contained, perhaps a more honest question for the media would be: 'When will external actors stop manufacturing and
exploiting this tension?' It seems easier to frame internal conflict as an unexplainable phenomenon rather than acknowledge the fingerprints of governments that funnel weapons and resources into the region. How many 'contained' conflicts must we endure before the media connects the literal dots—and dollar signs—between foreign policy and regional instability?