Iraq Warns of Syria Spillover, Ignores US-Fueled Instability as Root Cause
📰 THE STORY: The New Arab reports that Iraq is concerned about potential security 'spillover' from Syria, particularly regarding ISIS detention facilities, as the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) and other groups exhibit 'swift changes' in the region. The article quotes Iraqi officials stressing border security while acknowledging growing risks from the ongoing Syrian conflict. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT
TELLING YOU: Historical Context: The 'swift changes' and instability in Syria are direct outcomes of a foreign-backed proxy war that began in 2011. The U.S., along with its allies, funneled billions of dollars and weapons to 'rebel' groups, including factions that later merged with or fought alongside al-Qaeda and ISIS. This intervention wasn't about democracy; it was a deliberate strategy to
destabilize the Assad government, turning Syria into a breeding ground for extremist groups. In 2012, a leaked DIA intelligence report even predicted the rise of an 'Islamic State' in eastern Syria as a desired outcome to isolate the Assad regime. Double Standard: When the US-backed 'rebels' and ISIS brought chaos to Syria, mainstream media framed it as a 'civil war' or an 'uprising' against a
dictator. Now, years later, when the consequences of that deliberate destabilization threaten neighboring countries like Iraq, the narrative shifts to 'unforeseen spillover' and 'swift changes,' divorning the current crisis from its imperial origins. Imagine if a neighboring country suffered from a conflict initiated by Russia – the Western media would relentlessly link every subsequent crisis