Iraq

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Outrage over Erbil conference sponsored by Israel lobby group.

The term “wag the dog” was made popular by the iconic 1997 movie of that name. It describes the practice of a country’s leader distracting the public from their political troubles by going to war.

The legendary “Angry Arab” joins us for a wide-ranging discussion.

Israel’s strategy has been to back any enemy of Iran, including al-Qaida.

Palestinians protest delegation of Arab journalists hosted by Israeli foreign ministry.

A little over 100 years ago, the major Western powers and 23 other nations signed the Treaty of Versailles, officially ending the “war to end all wars” — an idealistic phrase that within a few years would assume a certain grim irony. While there has been no truly global conflagration since 1945, the 21st century has already produced its fair share of armed conflicts.

Panorama gives Israel lobby open platform to demonize Labour Party.

Saudi crackdown on Palestinians as Gulf figures embrace Israel ties.

Effort to cement anti-Iran alliance comes at expense of Palestinian rights.

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How Israel promised the UAE not to conduct assassinations on its soil.

New national security adviser has long applauded Israel’s aggression.

Natascha Engel joins firm that represents maker of weapons tested on Gaza’s civilians.

To understand the plundering of Iraq’s oil wealth, we have to look first at the original sin of the invasion itself. Blueprints showing how oil could help rebuild the country were drawn up post-Desert Storm in the 1990s and resurrected in 2003. It never happened.

Journalist Erin Banco explains why, as she talks to Jeff Schechtman in this week’s WhoWhatWhy podcast. She laments the dashed hopes of the Kurds and the Iraqi people. She explains the hapless actions of the Bush and Obama administrations, the real role of big oil and the damage done by tribal rivalries in Iraq.

In a lightning advance, Iraqi forces captured the oil-rich city of Kirkuk from Kurdish forces on Monday, sending thousands of civilians fleeing.

The fighting between two US-trained and -equipped forces that have been central to the war against the Islamic State was a slap in the face to US foreign policy.

US-supplied Iraqi tank knocks over a picture of Barzani in Kirkuk #Iraqpic.twitter.com/4g0n1qi2AU

I get really emotional when I watch videos of members of the armed forces coming home after a long deployment to surprise their loved ones. I put myself in the shoes of these families who were separated for months and can feel the love.

Then I get angry.

I get angry because these reunions are as touching as they are senseless.

Sixteen years ago yesterday, the US-led invasion of Afghanistan began. Since then, nothing has been gained but so much has been lost.

We Are Change

Welcome back beautiful and amazing human beings to the WeAreChange Sunday recap episode. We go over all the important news you should know about including the Catalan Independence vote. We don’t distract you with CIA propaganda about the “Rocketman” or people kneeling. This is a big distraction that the mainstream media pushes on you.

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This is Luke Rudkowski of WeAreChange.org. I have a very special guest on today. We have Angelo John Gage, and we’re going to be talking about a slurry of important issues dealing with Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. With all the latest developments that happened after the G20 summit, and the potential ramifications for American foreign policy and with what’s taking place inside of Syria.

Netanyahu uses bloodshed in Britain to score points against Palestinian Authority

Toby Greene is a lobbyist masquerading as an academic.

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As the Trump administration kicks into full gear, there is a marked difference in the way the Air Force has been used in the past two months than how it was used under the Obama administration. According to a recently declassified Air Force document, 7,000 airstrikes have been dropped on Iraq and Syria during January and February – in order to destroy ISIS.

“Roof-knocking” warning missiles led to civilian deaths in Gaza. Now US is using them in Iraq.

A message that Israel “stands with Brussels” should be treated with contempt. 

Can the foreign policy of the 99 percent prevail over the foreign policy of the one percent?

Before joining the board of a charity for Palestinians, Herbert von Bose oversaw EU grants to Israel’s war industry. 

Before joining the board of a charity for Palestinians, Herbert von Bose oversaw EU grants to Israel’s war industry. 

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In this video Luke Rudkowski covers the latest breaking news from U.S Secretary of State John Kerry’s visit to Russia in order to negotiate with Vladimir Putin. The negotiations focused around the tensions between the two world powers and their proxy war over Syria. In a Stunning revelation Kerry shifted the main U.S geopolitical goal and said that Bashar Al Assad will stay in power.

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In this video Luke Rudkowski talks about the under-reported news of the U.S and Russia posturing and expanding their military might for a full out nuclear war. We talk about new military technology, expanded budgets and moves from both sides geo-politically going against each other.
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In this video Luke Rudkowski talks about the important and latest meeting between Putin and Obama at the COP 21 meeting, that is gaining headlines everywhere. We go over the latest U.S announcement of sending in more troops inside of Syria and Iraq plus all the other under-reported reports geo-politically.

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In this video Luke Rudkowski breaks down important breaking news about Iraq and Jordan former U.S allies joining Russia in the fight against ISIS.

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An extremely important story has come and gone in a flash, almost unnoticed, like so many important stories. It revealed that President George W. Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair had agreed to invade Iraq long before the first bombs fell on the oil-rich Middle Eastern country.

The real story behind the refugee/migrant crisis in Europe is much stranger than fiction.

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On July 6th, during a press briefing; President Obama accidentally uttered that U.S. forces were training more ISIL units. later, the White House.gov website corrected this to “Iraqi” instead of “ISIL” forces.

So, Obama actually told the truth on camera during a press briefing!

During his speech, Obama says,

“with the additional steps I ordered last month, we’re speeding up training of ISIL forces.”

I cannot remain silent while Jewish leaders turn the lessons of Nazi genocide upside down.

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In this video Luke Rudkowski interviews legendary Mi5 whistle blower Annie Machon about her analysis of the situation in the middle east and the under reported situation in Libya.

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Arab liberalism allied itself with US and Israel to impoverish and destroy whole countries.

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During the operation, “The Sting of the Scorpion” four foreign military advisors were arrested for “aiding ISIS” Iranian Tasnim News Agency reports.

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SOURCE: Global Research

Iraq’s army has shot down two British planes as they were carrying weapons for the ISIL terrorists in Al-Anbar province, a senior lawmaker disclosed on Monday.

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By Christopher Hope
The Telegraph

Tony Blair could face war crimes charges as a result of the Iraq war inquiry report, the House of Lords has been told.

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Secretary eneral of Iraq’s Badr Organization Hadi al-Ameri

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A top commander of Iraq’s volunteer forces has said aircraft serving the so-called anti-ISIL coalition formed by the US drop weapons for the Takfiri terrorist group.

Peter B. Collins Presents William Hartung

America to the Rescue… of Dictators!!

A l’origine, l’OTAN avait pour vocation d’assurer la sécurité des pays de l’Atlantique nord face au totalitarisme russe en défendant une certaine idée de la démocratie. Depuis la chute du murde Berlin et la dissolution du pacte de Varsovie en juillet 1991, cette promesse est tombée en désuétude.

Guillermo Jimenez Presents Daniel McAdams

On this edition of De-Manufacturing Consent: Guillermo is joined by Daniel McAdams, executive director of the Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity. McAdams gives us his take on the current situation in Iraq and Syria, as the US war machine churns out a steady stream of fear-driven propaganda and prepares for another full-on military invasion.

Washington’s Middle East policies are only meant to incite chaos, to capitalize on the chaos and turn things to its own benefit.

The nuclear talks which were infused with unnecessary optimism are no longer seen by many to yield much fruit as Washington once again reveals its true colors and pernicious intentions by imposing further sanctions on Iranian companies and individuals.

Screenshot of James Foley execution video

James Foley’s beheading made him into something no journalist wants to be: a part of the story.

Today in Jabaliya, Khan Younis, in Rafah and Shujaiya …

Bombs Away Again in Iraq

The U.S. is bombing Iraq for the first time in three years, this time to slow the advance of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS).

Gareth Porter’s new book finds that Israel’s foreign spy agency the Mossad helped feed the nuclear scare.

Guillermo Jimenez Presents Tom Secker

On this edition of De-Manufacturing Consent: Guillermo is joined by Tom Secker, host of the ClandesTime podcast and author of the book Secret, Spies, and 7/7.

We shouldn’t be surprised that Israeli “analysts” have urged the rape and murder of Palestinian women.

Halliburton’s Fracking Deal in Xinjiang, Turkish Airlines Transporting Tajik Jihadists to Syria and Iraq & More!

*The Great Game Round-Up brings you the latest newsworthy developments regarding Central Asia and the Caucasus region. We document the struggle for influence, power, hegemony and profits in Central Asia and the Caucasus region between a U.S.-dominated NATO, its GCC proxies, Russia, China and other regional players.

Guillermo Jimenez Presents Peter Van Buren

From time to time, WhoWhatWhy discovers compelling voices you haven’t heard anywhere before. Here, we present U.S. Army Captain Danny Sjursen’s cutting analysis of U.S. wars since 9/11. It’s a timely reflection on the costs of freedom, and a major part of our national story now, 238 years after we declared independence.

Charlie McGrath Presents Activist Ross Caputi

Fallujah Iraq 2004 saw some of the most horrific fighting in recent military history. Fierce hand to hand and house to house fighting left thousands dead. Our country and our fighting men were told Fallujah was a terror hot spot and we were liberating the city from evil doers. We now know that it was total carnage based on outright lies.

It’s been more than 60 years since the United States formally declared war, yet we’ve been at war for most of that time. How has that happened, given the laws we have that require Congressional approval to go to war, and why?

• U.S., Iran, Europe try to put together “Rubik’s Cube” of a nuclear deal (New York Times)

The Neoconservative conquest of the Middle East is becoming an al Qaeda conquest

The citizens of the United States still do not know why their government destroyed Iraq. “National Security” will prevent them from ever knowing. “National Security” is the cloak behind which hides the crimes of the US government.

WhoWhatWhy.com Editor-in-Chief Russ Baker appeared on Chicago-based Stocks and Jocks radio, discussing the brewing Iraq crisis and the current state of media coverage with hosts Kathy Dervin and Kevin Riordan. Russ talks about the American government’s M.O. when it comes to wars, who benefits and how the public is always taken by surprise.

WhoWhatWhy.com Editor-in-Chief Russ Baker appeared on Chicago-based Stocks and Jocks radio, discussing the brewing Iraq crisis and the current state of media coverage with hosts Kathy Dervin and Kevin Riordan. During the hour-long conversation, Russ talks about the American government’s M.O.

The Scale & Scope of Political Repression in Each US Backed Police State

During the beginning of his first term in office President Obama promised “to remake the Middle East into a region of prosperity and freedom”. Six years later the reality is totally the contrary: the Middle East is ruled by despotic regimes whose jails are overflowing with political prisoners.

I rarely accept invitations for speaking arrangements. It is not my cup of tea. When I rarely do I insist in dividing my allocated time into 1/3 for speaking and 2/3 for Q & A. I don’t like canned speeches, but I happen to truly like lengthy Q & A sessions. Why?