Syrian Army's Advance: Another Chapter in the US-Fueled Destabilization Playbook
📰 THE STORY: The New Arab reports Syrian army movements towards Hassakeh after truce talks failed with the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), implying an internal struggle for control. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: The Syrian conflict, which began in 2011, was never purely internal. The US, with its allies, funneled billions in aid, weapons, and training to 'moderate
rebels' which frequently included (and empowered) al-Qaeda affiliates. This created a fractured Syria, particularly leveraging Kurdish forces (SDF) in the east as a proxy to control oil-rich territories, effectively balkanizing the nation. Double Standard: When sovereign nations like Syria seek to reassert control over their own territory, it's framed as 'aggression.' Yet, when the US maintains
illegal military bases and supports separatist militias within another nation's borders – as it does in eastern Syria – it's presented as 'counter-terrorism' or 'stabilizing the region.' The sheer hypocrisy is glaring; imagine the outcry if Syria funded militias in, say, Texas. Follow the Money: The SDF's operations and continued presence are heavily reliant on US funding and military support. The
Pentagon has poured billions into various Syrian 'opposition' groups, explicitly (and arguably illegally, under international law) carving out a proxy zone in resource-rich areas. This endless war feeds the military-industrial complex, ensuring lucrative contracts for arms manufacturers and geopolitical leverage for Washington. 💡 THE PATTERN: This is a classic imperial pattern: fund and arm