Syrian 'Truce' Looms: The Empire's Orchestrated Anarchy
📰 THE STORY: Al-Monitor reports on Syrian troops and Kurdish forces massing in northern Syria, anticipating a truce deadline that will determine if fighting resumes. Turkey and some Syrian officials suggest the deadline could be extended, portraying a tense but seemingly localized conflict over territory. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: The Syrian conflict, often presented as
a civil war, was heavily influenced by external actors starting in 2011. The US and its allies funneled billions in arms and logistical support to various 'rebel' groups, including al-Qaeda-affiliated factions, in a bid to unseat the Assad government. Former Secretary of State John Kerry admitted in leaked audio that the US watched ISIS grow, hoping it would pressure Assad. This 'truce' scenario
is merely another chess move in a game of imperial proxy warfare, not an organic domestic dispute. Double Standard: When Western-backed forces, particularly those supported by the US (like elements of the Syrian Democratic Forces, largely Kurdish), occupy or control oil-rich areas in another sovereign nation, it's framed as 'stabilization' or 'fighting terrorism.' Yet, if the Syrian government
attempts to reclaim its own territory, it's branded as 'aggression' or 'human rights violations.' Meanwhile, the continuous, illegal presence of US troops occupying Syrian oil fields, effectively stealing Syrian resources, receives a fraction of the media scrutiny compared to alleged Syrian government actions. Follow the Money: The 'truce' itself is likely a byproduct of negotiations driven by