(2021-08-18). Afghanistan: Mirage Of The Good War. popularresistance.org Rarely has there been such an enthusiastic display of international unity as that which greeted the invasion of Afghanistan in 2001. Support for the war was universal in the chanceries of the West, even before its aims and parameters had been declared. nato governments rushed to assert themselves 'all for one'. Blair jetted round the world, proselytizing the 'doctrine of the international community' and the opportunities for peace-keeping and nation-building in the Hindu Kush. Putin welcomed the extension of American bases along Russia's southern borders. Every mainstream Western party endorsed the war; every med…
(2021-08-18). Russian General Shpak: The Whole World is Watching how Shamelessly the US Abandons its Allies. orinocotribune.com On Monday, August 16, Russian General Georgy Shpak commented on the shameless and ruthless way in which the United States "dumps its allies." He made this comment in regard to the recent takeover of Afghanistan by the Taliban after the withdrawal of US troops. | In an interview with Russian news agency RT, Colonel Shpak addressed the recent events in Afghanistan, a country mired in despair after the sudden takeover by the Taliban, just after US forces withdrew from Afghan territory in defeat, after 20 years of unsuccessful occupation. | General Shpak, a veteran of the Afghan-Soviet war (1979), stated that "the wh…
(2021-08-18). Russia eager to help Turkey bomb Iraq and Syria, shoot down more Russian aircraft. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Russia ready to expand cooperation with Turkey for aircraft deliveries — Rosoboronexport Russia is ready to expand cooperation with Turkey for the delivery of aircraft and helicopters, Head of the Rosoboronexport state arms seller's delegation Denis Gizunov told TASS at the IDEF'21 international defense industry show in Istanbul on Wednesday. "We are holding certain consultations …
(2021-08-18). Kabul airport: over 40 dead after "foreign troops opened fire" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Kabul airport stampede, shooting leave 40 dead — TV At least 40 people have died since Monday in a stampede and shooting in Kabul International Airport, TOLOnews TV channel reported on Tuesday, citing a Taliban (outlawed in Russia) commander who is inside the airport. According to him, the people died after "foreign troops opened fire" …
(2021-08-17). Russia, China can moderate crash landing of 'puppet Afghan government,' expert says. tass.com According to the professor of international law at the University of Illinois, "Russia and China are doing their best to moderate the situation"
(2021-08-17). NATO's North Atlantic Council to hold crisis talks. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Nato envoys to hold Afghan crisis talks on Tuesday ==== NATO Secretary General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer to President George W. Bush on June 1, 2005: "NATO has always been, and still is a value-driven organization; it's about values. The same values we have defended in the Cold War we are now defending in Afghanistan, …
(2021-08-17). As Afghanistan falls, what does it mean for the Middle East? juancole.com 
By Tony Walker |- In the 19th century, the phrase "The Great Game" was used to describe competition for power and influence in Afghanistan, and neighbouring central and south Asia territories, between the British and Russian empires. Neither side prevailed in what became known as the "graveyard of empires". Two centuries later, an American superpower …
(2021-08-17). Military Situation In Syria On August 17, 2021 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On August 16, Russia reported that Idlib militants violated the ceasefire regime in Greater Idlib 23 times: 11 — in Idlib province, 5 — in Latakia province, 4 — in Hama province, 3 — in Aleppo province | On August 16, clashes between SDF and Turkish-backed forces were reported north of Tal Tamar | On August 17, artillery of Turkish-backed forces shelled SDF positions in Dardarah village | On August 16, artillery of Turkish-backed forces shelled SD…
(2021-08-17). Rehire Namibian Mine Union Leaders & Hands Off Lawyer Beukes! Rally At SF China Consulate. indybay.org A rally was held on 8/13/21 at the San Francisco Chinese consulate to demand the rehiring of the 9 dismissed leaders of the Miners Union of Namibia Rossing Branch. Their employers is the state owned Chinese National Nuclear Corporation.
(2021-08-17). Major nuclear fusion milestone reached as 'ignition' triggered in a lab. imperial.ac.uk Ignition is a key process that amplifies the energy output from nuclear fusion and could provide clean energy and answer some huge physics questions.
(2021-08-17). Natural Gas Prices in Europe Reach New Record High. telesurenglish.net On Monday morning, natural gas futures for September this year stood at almost $550 per 1,000 cubic meters, but by the end of the day they reached $586.3 per 1,000 cubic meters on the Dutch stock exchange, RIA Novosti agency reports. | RELATED: | The significant price rise is explained by the decision of the Russian company Gazprom to reserve a minimum of additional transit capacity for the Ukrainian gas transporta…
(2021-08-17). Talk of third world war no joke: Belarusian president. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Lukashenko: I do not want Belarus to turn into battleground "Do not think that I am exaggerating the situation [with the potential] to unleash some war. My words about a possible World War III were not a joke," the Belarusian leader said. **** "If they decide to encroach on Belarus, then, of course, Russia will …
(2021-08-17). Kosovo redivivus: Ukraine calls for international intervention against Russia over Crimean Tatars. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Zelensky calls on global community to respond to searches and detentions in occupied Crimea President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has called on the international community to properly respond to the searches and detentions of Crimean Tatars in the temporarily occupied Crimea. **** He noted that the global community must respond appropriately to such violations.
(2021-08-17). Based on war experience of 13 years ago, South Ossetia expresses support for Crimea. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com South Ossetia expressed support for Crimea amid unfolding anti-Crimean and anti-Russian campaign Minister of Foreign Affairs of South Ossetia Dmitry Medoev sent a message to Deputy Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Crimea — Permanent Representative of the Republic of Crimea to President of Russia Georgy Muradov on behalf of the …