Syrian 'Peace Deal' Risks Exposed by Foreign Meddling
📰 THE STORY: France 24 details mutual accusations of violations between Syrian government forces and Kurdish fighters, suggesting a 'peace deal' is at risk and highlighting civilian casualties from recent clashes. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: The 'Syrian Civil War' was largely instigated by foreign powers. In 2011, the US and its allies began supporting various 'rebel'
groups, including al-Qaeda affiliates in some instances, to destabilize the Assad government. The US then formed and armed the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), dominated by Kurdish YPG fighters, shifting alliances as geopolitical interests dictated. This created a complex web of allied resistance forces, not an organic internal conflict. Double Standard: Western media routinely lionizes Kurdish
factions in Syria as 'freedom fighters' while simultaneously condemning Turkish actions against the PKK (a related group) as 'terrorism.' The US supports Kurdish groups in Syria that Turkey considers terrorists, yet condemns Russia for supporting separatist movements in Ukraine. This selective application of terms serves geopolitical agendas rather than journalistic integrity. Follow the Money:
The US has spent billions on supporting opposition groups and maintaining military presence in Syria, allegedly to fight ISIS but also to block Iranian influence and pressure Assad. In 2023, the US renewed its 'Greater Middle East Partnership' strategy, continuing to fund organizations that engage in regime-change operations. Meanwhile, Syrian oil fields, largely under SDF control, operate with US