Thomas Wictor

Posts Tagged ‘Raqqa offensive’

Rattle the enemy with rumors, lies, and assassinations

The vast majority of the world is completely unaware of the Second Revolution in Military Affairs, which was led by Israel and the Arab League. What happened was that special forces were transformed from tactical to strategic assets. Israel has kept her capabilities hidden, but the Arab League has shown in Yemen, Syria, and Iraq…

 

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Raqqa offensive is not even slightly what you think

The Syrian Democratic Forces (QSD) have launched an offensive on Raqqa in Syria, the Islamic State capital. Here’s the least-accurate interpretation of what’s happening. Let’s count the ways in which this is wrong. 1. President Obama has checked out. He’s watching the clock, not taking huge gambles. 2. The US has no influence whatsoever when…

 

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