Kurds are saying in plain language that Turkey is committing national suicide. Despite what you might think, the meaning of these words is clear. Unlike the Turks, the Kurds have unbelievably powerful friends. And these friends have said the same things. “Good neighborliness and non-interference in the affairs of others.” The Turks have done the…
Useless “analysts” and “experts” should shut up
July 10, 2016
Every day, we see more useless blather from self-described experts on the Middle East. These people are all idiots. Their opinions are completely wrong. All they need to do is study munitions and military operations. Then they’ll know the truth. Let me show you how easy it is. One of these men fighting for the…
Performance art wins the war in Syria
April 18, 2016
Nobody will ever be able to write the history of the Syrian civil war. Too much of it is performance art that’s necessary to avoid the mistakes of every single western power that has fought in the Middle East. The performers putting on the show can’t take a bow, which is a shame. They’re absolutely…
No, there actually is a New Middle East
May 8, 2015
I saw a tweet that expresses disappointment. Don’t be disappointed: The New Middle East is a reality. It may take years for it to be divulged, but if you know where to look, you can already see it. Here’s the tweet. From the Jerusalem Post. Saudi Arabia cancels contract with company that flew airliner to…