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Ukraine front;

http://halturnerradioshow.com/index.php/news/world-news/3569-intel-ukraine-government-planning-false-flag-attack-in-mariupol-within-72-hours,

Middle East front;

http://halturnerradioshow.com/index.php/news/world-news/3564-israeli-warplanes-buzz-syria-border-triggering-high-alert

Latin America front;

http://halturnerradioshow.com/index.php/news/world-news/3565-maduro-warns-of-us-plot-to-overthrow-venezuela-government and http://halturnerradioshow.com/index.php/news/world-news/3566-russia-moves-blackjack-strategic-bombers-to-venezuela
https://www.veteranstoday.com/2018/12/10/venezuela-maduro-castro-and-putin-want-caribbean-crisis-2-0/

China front;

https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2018-12-10/what-trade-war-china-really-about

Propaganda lies;

https://southfront.org/ukraines-sbu-british-media-us-think-tank-russia-is-behind-yellow-vest-protests-in-france/, https://www.veteranstoday.com/2018/12/10/national-rifle-association-a-russian-front-butina-pleads-guilty-agrees-to-cooperate-with-u-s/

DJ-With the US claiming another chemical attack in Syria, Poroshenko in the Ukraine in need for war, Russian, Chinese and possible Iranian navy looking for harbour facilities in Latin America (to protect their investments) ans Israel (and US) being kicked out of Syria-trying to get "control" in Lebanon there are now many frontlines.

China want to limit US activity in what they see as their territory. The Sea of Azov is Russian (with limited access for Ukraine).

It is now only a matter of time before "things go wrong".
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Ukraine

http://halturnerradioshow.com/index.php/news/world-news/3571-ukraine-alerts-90-hospitals-prepare-for-incoming-wounded-cleansing-of-unwanted-elements
http://halturnerradioshow.com/index.php/news/world-news/3570-video-ukraine-moving-more-armor-for-war
https://southfront.org/dpr-intelligence-ukrainian-commanders-execute-own-troops-refusing-to-fight-in-donbass-region/

Middle East

http://halturnerradioshow.com/index.php/news/world-news/3572-israel-puts-troops-on-lebanon-border-lebanon-now-deploying-troops-to-face-them
https://southfront.org/idf-delegation-goes-to-moscow-to-brief-russian-military-on-operation-northern-shield-and-other-operational-issues/
https://southfront.org/russians-fought-as-if-their-own-country-is-at-stake-former-saa-soldier-gives-interview-about-his-experience-in-war/
(DJ-IS is a US creation meant against Russia-Iran-China (R.I.C.); Their-Russian-country is at stake. The US is attacking R.I.C.)
https://www.debka.com/hizballah-plans-hamas-style-mob-violence-against-idf-troops-from-the-lebanese-border/

Other;

https://www.debka.com/hizballah-plans-hamas-style-mob-violence-against-idf-troops-from-the-lebanese-border/
https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2018-12-11/huawei-cfo-offers-husband-children-bail-collateral, https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2018-12-11/trump-condemn-china-over-hacking-economic-espionage-stocks-slide,https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2018-12-11/china-arrests-former-canadian-diplomat-government-fears-reprisal-huawei-cfo
(From tradewar to taking hostages.....)


http://thesaker.is/the-u-s-governments-plan-is-to-conquer-russia-by-a-surprise-invasion/
http://thesaker.is/brave-poroshenko-the-worse-it-is-for-him-the-more-dangerous-he-is-for-others/
http://thesaker.is/ukraine-sets-up-for-a-possible-winter-offensive-in-ldnr/
http://thesaker.is/emergency-briefing-of-the-head-of-donetsk-peoples-republic-militia-basurin-on-the-situation-on-10-12-2018/

https://thebulletin.org/doomsday-clock/current-time/
DJ-Still 2 minutes to midnight...would not be surprised when that would change.
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http://halturnerradioshow.com/index.php/news/u-s-national-news/3573-first-time-in-75-years-u-s-ends-reliance-on-foreign-oil (DJ-When the US wants to be a major energy exporter it would need clients-good trade relations. China and India are the main energy importers-Russian, Iranian, Middle East, Malaysia/Indonesian energy is cheaper than US energy-most of it comes via pipelines.)

https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2018-12-10/usaf-confirms-chinese-stealth-jet-georgia-mock-war-preparations, https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2018-12-11/us-occupies-territory-syria-size-croatia-russia-slams-illegal-stronghold-evil, https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2018-12-11/china-agenda-behind-trump-leaving-inf-treaty

From the earlier link; http://thesaker.is/the-u-s-governments-plan-is-to-conquer-russia-by-a-surprise-invasion/:

by Eric Zuesse for The Saker Blog

The following combination of articles explains — and they link to conclusive evidence proving — that the United States Government is actually designing its nuclear forces now with the intention to win a nuclear war against Russia (World War III), and no longer (if they ever really were) adhering to the idea (“Mutually Assured Destruction”) that WW III would produce unacceptable catastrophe for both sides, and must therefore be prevented. The U.S. Government is definitely set upon winning WW III, not avoiding WW III. Nuclear weapons are thus being built and deployed by the U.S. Government with the intention to conquer Russia, and this goal has become NATO’s mission, and its only remaining core function, though this fact is not publicly acknowledged.
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The U.S. regime’s real goal is conquest and control of the entire world — including especially Russia. After the end of the Soviet Union, and of its communism, and of its Warsaw Pact military alliance that had been established in order to defend against America’s NATO military alliance, there is no excuse for this. The U.S. regime’s guilt here is especially outrageous regarding Russia, because invading Russia would destroy the entire world.

(DJ-The US new nuclear strategy https://www.armscontrol.org/issue-briefs/2018-02/new-us-nuclear-strategy-flawed-dangerous-heres-why give a totally different view on "Make America Great Again"-is the US planning all out war against Russia-Iran-China ?)
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DJ-From Hal Turner http://halturnerradioshow.com/index.php/news/world-news/3581-free-archive-hal-turner-december-12-war-within-48-hours-ukraine-syria-both:concerning terrible developments in Ukraine and in Syria that may very well lead to the outbreak of MAJOR war within the next 48 hours.
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An announcement by the President of Turkey that his forces will commence a major offensive in Eastern Syria against . . . U.S. Backed Kurdish fighters!    Turkey is going to attack US-Backed Fighters!!!!   MORE WAR.
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Prospects of war are so dire that the US Department of Homeland Security just two days ago, urged Americans to "PREPARE to survive for up to 6 months with no electric, no fuel, no money and no medicine" allegedly under the guise of a potential Terrorist attack.

BULL*****. It has noting to do with terrorism, they know they're getting us into a war where WE MAY BE ATTACKED HERE by Russian strategic bombers which flew from Russia and landed in Venezuela two days ago!

DJ-The "west" has problems with its "leaders", Trump and M3 (May-UK, Macron-France and Merkel-Germany) are in a very weak position.

https://southfront.org/scenarios-for-new-israeli-syrian-war/

https://www.debka.com/mivzak/erdogan-turkey-will-soon-launch-anti-kurds-op-in-east-euphrates/ (Kurds have to find out who is friend or enemy. Turks are no friend. But will Assad or US give support ?)

DJ-At least two "front lines" may see escalation:

-Ukraine did recieve large amounts of tanks, munition etc. Most likely an offensive by the "Kiev-junta" is backed by US/NATO. That support may be in the form of information sharing (intel, radar, EW etc.) Most likely also in "diplomacy"-with the US (and NATO ?) going to the limits of provocations. When Russia would react they scream "Russian agression" the western media follows their masters.

-Syria is more complicated;
Turkey wants to have another military action against the Kurds in East Syria. Israel would like to deal with Hizbollah and Iran in Syria and Lebanon. https://www.debka.com/mivzak/idf-delegation-to-moscow-is-due-home-no-russian-comment/.

Then there is the US zone in Al Tanf, Idlib etc. https://southfront.org/syrian-war-report-dec-12-2018-russian-military-says-96-5-of-syria-under-control-of-government-forces/ (Russian claim of 96,5% of Syria under Assad control to optimistic.)

Turkey could combine operations against the Kurds with operations in Idlib (to keep some support from Russia. Iran and Turkey may agree-more or less-on the Kurds). Turkey could even-for a moment-coordinate with Israel-Israel can attack some pro-Iran targets, Turkey do its thing.

Israel does need foreign support for major operations in the area. With both Saudi Arabia and US facing difficulties this may not be the right moment.

https://www.moonofalabama.org/2018/12/short-term-thinking-dooms-us-anti-china-strategy.html Then there are other possible frontlines from Nicaragua, Cuba, Venezuela to North Korea, South China Sea and Taiwan.

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In Syria;
http://halturnerradioshow.com/index.php/news/world-news/3602-real-trouble-begin-tomorrow-in-syria-turks-to-launch-offensive-against-u-s-backed-kurds and https://syria.liveuamap.com/en/2018/19-december-happening-now-as-people-in-tel-abyad-town-in, https://syria.liveuamap.com/en/2018/19-december-sdf-has-rejected-the-presence-of-northern-syria leads to http://halturnerradioshow.com/index.php/news/world-news/3604-plans-being-made-for-full-and-rapid-withdrawal-of-u-s-troops-from-syria
DJ-In practice this could mean that SDF will work with pro-Assad forces to keep Turkey from entering Syria.

DJ-The whole US strategy in the Middle East is falling apart. The M.E. region will realize who to do bussiness with; Russia, Iran, Turkey and Assad in Syria.

The US is moving to another front;
http://halturnerradioshow.com/index.php/news/world-news/3607-ukraine-to-send-more-warships-thru-kerch-strait
DJ-With https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yulia_Tymoshenko the most likely winner of the coming elections https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petro_Poroshenko is getting desperate. http://halturnerradioshow.com/index.php/news/world-news/3598-putin-if-ukraine-attacks-donestsk-or-luhansk-ukraine-will-cease-to-exist Putin did draw a red line. Russia is willing to deal with Tymoshenko.

DJ-It is very unlikely that the plans of some "politicians"to put Ukraine and Georgia in NATO will get real. No sane military is willing to die for scum like Poroshenko and his nazi/IS allies. Ukraine is broken by the conflict with Russia. A main source of income, energy transport from Russia to the EU (also via Poland) is now gone.
With these kind of "politicians" a country does not need enemies; those "leaders"push their country to destruction themselves !

Also the US position in Iraq and Afghanistan is getting impossible. How many US soldiers will have to die before D.C. gets the point ?
(Why are people like Bush(jr), Blair, h.clinton, Balkenende and Aznar not in prison for war-crimes ?)

https://www.debka.com/trump-orders-us-troop-pullout-from-ne-syria-israel-left-alone-against-russia-iran/ DJ-Israel, Netanyahu, will have to do deals with (his more or less friend) Putin. (Just like Saudi Arabia/Gulf States will have to do). In change for "support" Russia will provide "safety and stability"-translation-Russia might take over the Middle East (!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
(Hal Turner is warning for false flags-this movement-US out of Syria-(happening right now, SAA forces moving into Kurdish held area's) has very major consequences !)
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https://www.moonofalabama.org/2018/12/report-us-to-leave-syria-immediately.html, https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2018-12-19/drastic-reversal-us-prepares-full-withdrawal-forces-syria-immediately DJ-Memories of US forces getting out of "South Viet Nam" come up. The US must be in a hurry to save US forces from; angry Kurds, Syrians, Iranians,Turks etc. (I-DJ-hope the chaos will see as limited as possible loss of life. Most likely Russia is telling Turkey not to invade-yet. Pushing pro-Assad forces into Kurdish held area's to "work with the Kurds" (under Assad rules). For US allies this US move is a shock. The EU-countries can not support a US that is saying to "stay permanent in Syria-to fight IS" and a few days later move out. The disasterous US foreign policy is putting the US in total isolation !)

https://www.sana.sy/en/?p=153909:
Moscow, SANA-Russian Foreign Ministry announced on Wednesday that the US has begun to recognize that its rejection of the efforts exerted by Astana guarantor states “Russian, Iran and Turkey” in Syria harms the US interests.

“The US decision to withdraw its troops from Syria opens new horizons for the political settlement in the country,” RT quoted the Russian Foreign Ministry as saying in a statement commenting on Washington announcement the start of withdrawing its troops from Syria.

The Ministry expressed conviction that the troops’ withdrawal will positively affect the formation of the Committee on discussing the constitution and the situation in al-Tanf.

Ukraine:

From http://halturnerradioshow.com/index.php/news/world-news/3607-ukraine-to-send-more-warships-thru-kerch-strait latest update:
UPDATE 3:45 PM EST --
Secretary of National Security Defense Council of Ukraine Turchynov: "New Ukrainian missiles allow our military to de-block Azov Sea and destroy the [Kerch] bridge."

(HT Analysis: In this one sentence, the government of Ukraine just gave Russia an actual reason to utterly smash Ukraine. When he said "destroy the [Kerch] Bridge" he killed his own country. If any single event is recorded in history as to how World War 3 began in Europe, THIS STATEMENT from Ukraine ought to be shown as the reason.   Completely retarded. Utterly stupid.

DJ-Poroshenko on a suïcide-mission to "stay in power"? Trying to start W,W,3 for his own interests ? Insane !
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DJ-There are some reports of https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/us-and-french-troops-withdraw-from-manbij-area-in-northern-syria-sdf/

http://theduran.com/in-drastic-reversal-trump-orders-full-withdrawal-from-syria-after-victory-over-isis/ and https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2018-12-19/dont-hold-your-breath-us-troop-withdrawal-syria DJ-There are more than 2000 US military in Syria. US main stream media are proven unreliable. The Israeli reaction https://www.debka.com/mivzak/netanyahu-on-us-withdrawal-from-syria-we-shall-defend-ourselves/ and Kurdish etc. sources, https://southfront.org/us-starts-withdrawal-from-syria-sdf-calls-it-stab-in-the-back/ may give a better indication of what is happening.

DJ-The Kurds will not be happy with the US betrayal. Other forces do want the US out as soon as possible (and may assist the US in getting out fast-via Iraq ?)

http://halturnerradioshow.com/index.php/news/world-news/3608-ukraine-attacking-donetsk-with-mortar-fire DJ-In the Ukraine poroshenko is trying to create another escalation. https://southfront.org/resumption-of-military-hostilities-in-eastern-ukraine-is-drawing-nearer/. The sort of weapons used, sort of attack-may give an indication on western support for this insanity. (Most likely poroshenko does NOT get further major western support when he is using it in his "election campain". The west may even prefer talking with Putin than dealing with poroshenko-for the moment.)

The Duran https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62P-QezjSVY:
The Duran’s Alex Christoforou and International Affairs and Security Analyst via Moscow, Mark Sleboda take a look at Russia's military cooperation with Venezuela, and how this military partnership leaves neocons in Washington crying 'Russian aggression'.
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Syria;

https://syria.liveuamap.com/en/2018/20-december-sohr-after-the-us-decision-to-withdraw-sdf-leadership SDF-Kurds talk with Assad. https://syria.liveuamap.com/en/2018/21-december-fsa-national-liberation-front-captain-abdul-salam FSA (Free Syrian Army-Turkish backed) preparing to attack Kurdsin North Syria. https://syria.liveuamap.com/en/2018/20-december-anha--an-iranian-military-convoy-consisting-of Iran forces moving into South Syria.
https://www.moonofalabama.org/2018/12/why-trump-decided-to-remove-us-troops-from-syria.html#, https://southfront.org/fearing-u-s-forces-withdrawal-sdf-initiates-talks-with-damascus/

DJ-As most-the Moon of Alabama article gives a good picture. Assad did win the Syria war. Keeping at least some contacts between Turkey and the US is of main importance. Iran influence in the Middle East will increase.
https://southfront.org/france-takes-steps-to-replace-u-s-forces-in-northeastern-syria/ DJ-Maybe the French can work with Russia in transfer of US/SDF positions ?

(DJ-There were claims that Turkey would not invade Syria when the US would stop supporting the Kurds, US agreed to do so if Iran would get out of Syria. Most likely these claims are incorrect. Turkey and Iran are on the same line-more or less-regarding the Kurds. The US is not in a position to make any demands.)

https://southfront.org/days-before-war-u-s-concentrates-troops-withdraws-diplomats/:
Summing up the abovementioned factors, it seems that the US is urgently withdrawing combat-ready forces from the conflcit zones to free them for some other operations. The only real reason that can explain these actions is that the US expects a big hot military conflict in which it will be involved. In the case of such a conflict, the US will need to have an ability to deploy combat-ready troops to secure its interests or keep them in reserve if the stituation evolves into a global war.
DJ-With the US also pulling forces from Afghanistan, increase of tensions in Korea, Ukraine, claims of China cyber-war etc. the outlook still is very grim. https://southfront.org/poroshenko-reveals-deployment-of-assault-troops-on-coast-of-sea-of-azov-black-sea/ (DJ-poroshenko wants to stay in power by escalating the "tensions" with Russia. There are "elements" that want Ukraine (Georgia etc.) to become NATO-member.)

https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2018-12-20/continued-american-occupation-middle-east-does-not-suppress-terrorism-it-causes-it,
https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2018-12-20/us-geopolitical-strategy-experiencing-monumental-shift,https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2018-12-20/china-blasts-baseless-cyber-spying-accusations-warns-serious-damage-relations

DJ-The reason why the US was in Afghanistan (in fact since 1979-to create a Viet Nam for the Soviet Union), Iraq (2003) Syria, Libya etc was "to fight Russia, China, Iran". That strategy did fail but the conflict is far from over. Russia-Iran(/India)-China (RIC)-now with also Iraq, Pakistan, Syria, Turkey is getting united against the US as long as the US claims to be "the boss". RIC in economic. military, population etc. way is "running (Eur)Asia and in doing so running the world".

The Russian military planes in Venezuela, advisors in Cuba, Nicaragua (Mexico ?) mean that "RIC now is in the offensive". http://halturnerradioshow.com/index.php/news/u-s-national-news/3616-united-states-invokes-section-235-b-2-c-of-immigration-and-nationality-act:In an absolutely STUNNING move, the Trump Administration today "stuck-it" to Democrats by notifying Mexico the United States is invoking Section 235(b)(2)(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act.

This means ANYONE arriving in the US from Mexico, without authorization or proper paperwork, is IMMEDIATELY REMOVED back to Mexico to await their immigration claim . . . whatever that claim is.

DJ-This comes close to a decleration of war with Mexico (?)(and Latin America). With also https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2018-12-20/trump-throws-stopgap-bill-disarray-will-not-sign-anything-without-perfect-border.

https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2018-12-20/next-financial-crisis-here-pt-3-most-important-three DJ-These major shifts may bring a crash of the US-petro-$. The EU will "move East" to save itself. Countries like the UK, Poland etc. may be "kicked out" of a "core EU" (Germany, France Be(lgium)Ne(therlands),Lux(emburg), Austria, Finland, and a few others).
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Syria;

DJ-Turkey is not ready to take over the SDF held area's in NE Syria. The Kurds are not ready to work with pro-Assad forces. The France-UK-US (FUKUS) coalition is not realy moving yet. https://www.moonofalabama.org/2018/12/first-fallout-of-trumps-decision-to-withdraw-from-syria.html
(DJ-will the "deep state" force Trump out of office for trying to end insane endless, pointless wars ? Only weaponmakers make profit out of it.)
https://southfront.org/syrian-war-report-dec-21-2018-us-evacuates-base-in-al-tanf-prepares-to-halt-aerial-operation/

Ukraine

DJ-OK Assad can get Syria-now poroshenko must get Ukraine ? Even via false flag-attacks. FUKUS in Ukraine with special forces etc. http://halturnerradioshow.com/index.php/news/world-news/3619-very-serious-developments-in-ukraine-new-military-gear-arrives-russian-troops-armor-and-ships-now-on-the-move
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DJ-Has this https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2018-12-23/plunge-protector-mnuchin-reportedly-called-bank-ceos-calm-markets-ahead-monday-open, http://halturnerradioshow.com/index.php/news/u-s-national-news/3626-urgent-treasury-secretary-calls-ceo-s-of-top-banks-liquidity-check-for-monday something to do with this http://theduran.com/an-end-to-empires/, https://southfront.org/russia-sdf-discuss-deployment-of-syrian-border-guards-east-of-euphrates/ ?

https://southfront.org/global-economy-teeters-on-the-brink-of-a-recession-that-will-transform-geo-politics/

DJ-"Building a house on ice is stupid-so we build a city on ice"-debt-based economics will come to an end. The US economy is build on debts that much the US is unable to pay those debts.

Of course "this will make creditors not very happy". The plan to pay US debts by "fracking"the US to energy producer #1 failed because;
-US energy is still more expensive than other energy both in production and transport
-The US remains the main energy-consumer, the US is not a major energy exporter
-Tradewars, sanctions push major energy consumers (EU, China) away from the US
-Even traditional "oil-friends" (Saudi Arabia, Gulf States) find it hard to work with the US

For decades the US was in control of the global energy market (even during the 1st "cold war"-the Soviet Union did sell oil to the west for US$ and goods). Proberbly most due to US actions themselves the US did lose this position.

With rumours of a possible major attack by US allies (Israel in Syria, Ukraine against Russia) the US may be forced into (further) wars. The US weapon-makers see their markets move away. (Russian, Chinese, Iranian weapons are better and much cheaper).

It is very likely that there will be "major developments" "very soon".
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DJ-https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2018-12-24/how-world-order-ends-and-what-comes-its-wake This article is insane. Written by someone who is not willing to see the role the US played in destroying a "global order". If this is how "the deep state thinks" we are on the highway to hell !

http://halturnerradioshow.com/index.php/news/world-news/3629-happening-right-now-tanks-from-turkey-crossing-syria-border-to-attack-kurds and http://halturnerradioshow.com/index.php/news/world-news/3628-missiles-in-the-air

DJ-The US is no longer ruling the world. To "control damage" the US should respect Russia, Iran, China and take them as serious partners. What is wrong in asking someone to stop insulting others ?
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DJ-The NATO backed junta in Kiev is-as can be expected-not only getting neo-nazi support, also IS is supporting poroshenko. Another report https://southfront.org/isis-trained-terrorists-support-ukrainian-operation-in-donbass/ Poroshenko is not able to start a major conflict to get reelected https://southfront.org/poroshenko-fails-to-start-new-conflict-in-eastern-europe-declares-end-of-martial-law/

(DJ-Most likely NATO is willing to support an escalation. The poroshenko-junta may be divided. A major conflict with Russia will be the end for the poroshenko-corruption.)
https://southfront.org/hacker-group-reveals-scenarios-of-possible-ukrainian-provocations-against-dpr-lpr-and-russia/

Syria

Hal Turner:
Last night, Israel fired 55 weapons into Syria, including Cruise Missiles, suicide drones and other munitions. Syria fired back.

I am now able to report that eighty-eight percent (88%) of the weapons Israel fired into Syria WERE SHOT DOWN and that Syria did NOT use the full range of its air defenses because civilian airliners were inbound to both Damascus and Beirut Airports.

Now, word from COVERT INTEL sources is revealing a startling development: Israel FAILED to intercept the missile fired by Syria into Israel! Full military censorship is engaged right now by Israel concerning this information . . . and there's more info below:(paywall)

https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/israel-used-civilian-aircraft-as-cover-to-attack-syria-russian-mod/, https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/high-ranking-turkish-delegation-to-visit-russia-on-december-29/, https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/lebanon-slams-israeli-airstrikes-on-syria/ and https://www.debka.com/moscow-israeli-air-strike-hazarded-beirut-damascus-civilian-aircraft-weighs-extending-syrias-missile-shield-to-lebanon/,
https://southfront.org/egypt-to-back-deal-between-damascus-and-sdf-to-prevent-turkish-attack/,
https://southfront.org/videos-syrian-troops-prepare-to-enter-sdf-held-area-near-manbij-in-northern-aleppo/
https://southfront.org/gulf-states-want-syria-back-in-arab-league-u-s-is-against-report/
https://sputniknews.com/middleeast/201812261071017183-israel-attack-damascus/ US support ?

DJ-https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2018-12-26/israel-preparing-comprehensive-war-syria-report, https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2018-12-24/us-navy-could-abandon-major-israeli-port-after-chinese-takeover
Both Russia and China want to deal with Israel. Israel has to talk with Russia. https://www.jpost.com/International/Netanyahu-meets-Putin-in-Moscow-attends-victory-day-ceremony-555925 Netanyahu was a special guest at the may-9 victory parade in Moscow. Putin and Netanyahu have a better relationship than Trump has with Netanyahu https://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Netanyahu-reveals-who-Trump-makes-deals-with-575257.) Most likely Russian tourists may visit Israel less-go to Turkey more. Maybe EW (electronic warfare) as a message for Israel aviation ?

The (US) idea that Turkey (has room to) take over US positions in Syria is "unrealistic". Neither Assad, the Kurds or the Arabs want Turkish military on Arab soil. (The "idea"of Saudi/UAE troops in Syria is even more insane). Turkey and Iran agree on wich position the Kurds may get-not a "Kurdish State", maybe some self-governance like in Iraq (were just a few years ago corrupt Kurds did trade oil from IS to the Erdogan-family-wich did sell it to Israel, France etc. (during the Paris terrorist IS attacks France was importing IS stolen oil from Iraq and Syria).
Most likely Turkey is hoping to avoid military-costly-action in Syria (even by its proxies). Russia, Syria (Arab Army), Iraq and Iran (and France ?) may help to avoid full scale Turkish action. (US forces should never have been in Syria, Iraq, Libya, Afghanistan-and get out fast !!!!)
https://sputniknews.com/news/201812261071020925-donald-trump-melania-surprise-visit-iraq/

Europe

https://southfront.org/german-foreign-minister-us-nukes-must-not-be-stationed-in-europe/

Korea

http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2018/12/103_260997.html
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DJ-Good article http://theduran.com/who-was-secretly-behind-americas-invading-and-occupying-syria/:
The invasion and occupation of Syria by tens of thousands of jihadists who were recruited from around the world to overthrow Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad, was financed mainly by US taxpayers and by the world’s wealthiest family, the Sauds, who own Saudi Arabia and the world’s largest oil company, Aramco. America’s international oil companies and major think tanks and ‘charitable’ foundations were also supportive and providing propaganda for the operation, but the main financing for it came from America’s taxpayers, and from the Saud family and from the Government that they own.

(DJ-The Saudi-royals behind 9/11 are the same that funded IS in Syria, Iraq, Libya. The US is paying the taliban in Afghanistan etc. Wars-for-profit kill millions while making a few very rich. The western "democracies" are for sale etc. The CIA/MI5-MI6 escape any democratic control. (partly by making money via illegal weapon, drug, human-trade.)
The picture of "how the real world works" is very grim.)

https://syria.liveuamap.com/en/2018/27-december-united-arab-emirates-to-reopen-its-damascus-embassy

Another insane article:
https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2018-12-26/us-pullout-syria-who-will-fill-vacuum Some keep dreaming of the US as "democratic and free", spreading freedom for all around the globe. The endless wars-crimes in itself-would "serve the people".
DJ-Again-when major decision makers in the US (and NATO) see the world this way a major conflict is unavoidable. The US can not win any confrontation with Russia-Iran-China (etc.).

Ukraine

https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2018-12-22/escobar-russia-ukraine-minsk-agreement-fiction? and https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/ukrainian-military-takes-control-of-2-3-of-donbass-gray-zone-report/

DJ-Both Netanyahu and Poroshenko are in a position to start a major conflict with Russia. Some in the US/NATO are pushing for such a conflict.
Both Netanyahu and Poroshenko realize that a major escalation could be the end of their country. Both also face elections they will lose.

The powerstruggle in the US-with "deep state" pushing for escalation to grab power-is creating global instability.https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2018-12-26/putin-2024-russian-parliament-floats-idea-constitutional-change-term-limits With the M3 (Merkel, May, Macron) in the EU also at the end of their reign Russia and China, Xi and Putin, may provide some stability.

In Israel and Ukraine the majority of the people-and a lot of the political elite-are against (major) escalation. Israel is "in communication"with Russia (a.o. about Iran). Ukraine may be influenced by Turkey.

The doomsdayclock is still two minutes to midnight-at best. https://thebulletin.org/doomsday-clock/
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https://syria.liveuamap.com/en/2018/27-december-clashes-between-the-3rd-corps-of-the-fsa-national and https://syria.liveuamap.com/en/2018/27-december-clashes-on-the-tukhar-front-north-of-manbij
DJ-pro-Turkish Free Syrian Army fighting with Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces. (Syrian-pro Assad forces not that far away).https://southfront.org/syrian-war-report-dec-27-2018/

https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/russia-allegedly-warns-turkey-to-stay-out-of-syria-let-assad-take-back-country/ and http://halturnerradioshow.com/index.php/opinion-editorial/hal-turner-commentary/3635-sitrep-syria

DJ-Russian forces (and maybe SAA observers?) most likely already in Manbij area. Russia will warn Turkey that a major attack on Kurds could be seen as an attack on embedded Russian forces. Still....when the Kurds continu to refuse to work with Assad most likely Russia will pull back and let the Kurds manage the confrontation with the Turks themselves. (Maybe in the South SAA could move into the oil fields-with most of the Kurdish fighters moving north to fight against Turkey).
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https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/developing-ypg-invites-syrian-govt-forces-to-assert-control-over-areas-they-have-withdrawn-from/, https://southfront.org/photo-russian-soldier-near-manbij-wears-patch-of-sdfs-manbij-militacy-council/, https://syria.liveuamap.com/en/2018/28-december-syrian-army-raised-syrian-arab-republic-flag, https://sputniknews.com/middleeast/201812281071059295-syria-flag-forces/ (etc.)

DJ-The US did not get the picture, US out of Syria=of course regaining of Assad control with Russian/Iran help and talks with Kurds (to avoid another Afrin-disaster). The US can "regroup" forces in Iraq-for as long as it last-but all of the region (except Israel) is tired of US-led-agression. https://southfront.org/breaking-bahrain-reopens-its-embassy-in-damascus/

DJ-Kurds want to concentrate on fighting IS in (oil rich) Deir Ezzor. Most likely they want to keep control over the SE-Syria oil-fields as long as possible to negotiate with Assad. (A possible scenario is Iran, (Iraq) Syria and Turkey have joint talks on the position of the Kurds. A good outcome might be that the war in Turkey could end and the Kurds may get some sort of independence. Another outcome could be further economic cooperation in West Asia. Maybe even ending the conflict between Iran and the Gulf States. If Israel could find a place in a (Russian led, Chinese paid) peace deal something good may be the end result of these terrible wars).

https://southfront.org/ypg-surrenders-manbij-to-syrian-army-official-statement/and https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/russia-turkey-iran-to-meet-in-moscow-for-2019-syria-talks/

DJ-Turkey-still a NATO member- has better relations with Russia and Iran than with the US. Most EU countries need Russian (and Iranian) energy.
NATO may become an empty shell slowly-with most of its members going another road than the US.
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https://syria.liveuamap.com/en/2018/28-december-a-video-showing-that-more-syrian-army-reinforcement,
https://www.haaretz.com/middle-east-news/syria/syrian-military-takes-over-manbij-kurdish-held-town-bordering-turkey,
https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/agreement-with-syrian-army-to-be-spread-across-eastern-euphrates-sdf-official/,
https://www.debka.com/russia-and-syria-threaten-to-fire-sa-5-missiles-into-central-israel-if-iaf-air-strikes-continue/,
https://www.moonofalabama.org/2018/12/syria-sitrep-army-to-regain-northeastern-territory-political-isolation-ends.html#

DJ-Most likely pro-Assad forces may take a few days to get a grip on the (over 600km) Turkish-Syria border-including east of the Euphrates-all the way to Iraq. Turkey will "limit its actions" but keep the pressure up.
Maybe a 10 kilometer zone south of the Turkey-border will see pro-Assad forces ? Even that would be a big job but also a major breakthrough !

https://syria.liveuamap.com/en/2018/28-december-iraqi-pmu-targeting-town-of-albaguz-in-the-eastern pro-Iran-Iraq forces in Deir Ezzor region. https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/iraqi-forces-begin-attacking-isis-inside-syria/

background:https://www.benzinga.com/news/18/12/12830996/how-a-wwii-agreement-allows-trucks-to-travel-from-china-to-europe-in-just-13-day?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=mixi&utm_campaign=benzinga Eur-Asian integration http://www.atimes.com/article/on-the-road-in-the-karakoram//?fbclid=IwAR0cnRgkzBZsT2eGNxblgbHo2Dxy2-DC1Hm4jZv1oOf4e0DURVZYsQnddHg

update:https://syria.liveuamap.com/en/2018/28-december-american-troops-remain-in-manbij-syria-despite (after https://syria.liveuamap.com/en/2018/28-december-inherent-resolve-despite-incorrect-information DJ-US confirmation of pro-Assad forces in Manbij-area.)
https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/massive-convoy-of-turkish-backed-rebels-deploys-to-manbij-front-lines/ Pro-Turkish forces may move in some border area's-face Kurdish forces till pro-Assad forces can get there. Russia and Egypt trying to keep escalation as limited as possible. Arab countries do not want Turkey on Arab soil.

https://southfront.org/syrian-war-report-dec-28-2018-ypg-invites-syrian-army-to-manbij/ and https://southfront.org/turkish-backed-militants-march-towards-manbij/
(DJ-Kurds getting pushed out of the region-can choose between Turkey or Syria. Seem to choose Syria.)
https://syria.liveuamap.com/en/2018/28-december-video-from-manbij-syria-tonight Kurds still in Manbij.https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/breaking-isis-terrorist-attack-kills-4-sdf-fighters-in-manbij/
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http://halturnerradioshow.com/index.php/news/world-news/3640-syrian-army-liberates-manbij-while-turkish-army-lays-in-wait-miles-away,
https://southfront.org/syrian-army-sends-reinforcements-to-manbij-amid-speculations-that-turkish-backed-militants-still-may-attack-town-photos/,
https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2018-12-28/us-troops-out-syrian-army-manbij-handed-back-damascus-turkey-poised-invade

DJ-Since "Turkish backed" rebels/terrorists and IS (some of IS=Kurds) are not under "real control" (and US, France, Israel "play their own game" with possible false flags-Israel/US attacking pro-Turkish forces claiming Syria/Russia did it) time will tell how events will unfold. Erdogan and Putin will meet in Moscow tomorrow-dec 29)

[urlhttp://theduran.com/saudi-reshuffle-riyadh-signals-to-us-foes-that-its-ready-to-cooperate/[/url]="rebels" are without support-it is a matter of time before "the war is over".

https://www.debka.com/scrap-over-manbij-opens-door-for-russia-and-assads-troops-to-take-control-of-ne-syria/(DJ-I doubt DEBKA's view on Erdogan expecting any real deals with the US. Most likely Turkey was in contact with Russia and Iran. The Kurds had a choice; let pro-Assad forces take over or face the (full) Turkish army. US troops would not stop Turkey, Syria or Russia. DJ-It may turn out the US may leave behind some material when they do not move out fast. Russia may be the best protection for US forces-others "may be less patient")

Ukraine

http://halturnerradioshow.com/index.php/news/world-news/3639-intel-ukraine-appears-to-have-called-off-invasion-of-donbas DJ-With Poroshenko expected to lose the march elections nobody in his junta may be waiting for "more disasters". (Maybe after the elections more will get clear on who downed the MH19 flight. "The west" points its finger at Putin-independent experts claim the BUK-missile used was an older one-based on its shrapnel-not in (normal) use for several years in Russia, but still in use by the Ukraine. A not very likely scenario would be Russia using an old BUK to bring down the MH19-but for what motive ? Ukraine does need to claim "Russian agression" has a more likely motive. )
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DJ-When you have a debt based economy you will also have debt based wars (to get control/steal oil, gold, uranium etc.) https://sputniknews.com/analysis/201812291071077369-us-global-policeman/ US may not be able to finance endless, pointless, foreign wars.

https://sputniknews.com/middleeast/201812291071085623-us-syria-withdrawal-coalition/ War crimes of the "international (US led) coalition. A.o. Raqqa.https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2018-12-28/biggest-critics-trumps-syria-withdrawal-fueled-rise-isis

https://sputniknews.com/middleeast/201812291071084158-usa-commanders-reccomend-letting-kurds-keep-weapons/ DJ-Assad has no real choice, somehow he needs to integrate the SDF in the Syrian Arab Army.

https://southfront.org/turkey-france-and-u-s-are-plotting-to-hand-syrias-border-to-fsa/ The conflict between Kurds and Arabs in East Syria is still there.

https://www.rt.com/news/447634-manbij-kurds-turkey-us-syria/
US still in Manbij, but SDF in talks with Assad (and Russia, Egypt), north of Manbij pro-Turkish forces south and west of Manbij pro-Assad forces.
(One of the jobs any occupation army has when it is moving out is destroying evidence of "sensitive issues"-who they worked with, what weapons/logistics etc.)

http://en.kremlin.ru/events/president/news/59560 Not very clear who will be in contact with who on Syria. A high ranking Turkish delegation would go to Moscow and dec 29 have talks with Russia on Syria. Most likely "in the Syria region" Russia, Turkey, Iran will communicate. All parties have very limited room in talks. Erdogan-Turkey-needs Turkstream, Russian weapons and tourism, deals with Iran. Also Iran and (even) Russia need cooperation in/on Syria at this moment. (Most likely others https://southfront.org/saudi-arabia-sees-no-obstacles-for-syrias-reinstatement-in-arab-league-report/, Iraq, are included.)

It will be a very interesting day ! (And most of the talks will be in secret-if talks fail we may see military action-otherwise a sort of cease-fire with (pro)Turkey and pro-Assad forces/Kurds trying to improve positions. https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/us-senator-says-kurds-aligning-with-assad-in-manbij-is-major-disaster/)
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DJ; The Kurds may be repeating the Afrin story. https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/breaking-syrian-army-wont-enter-manbij-city-ypg/ while https://southfront.org/u-s-forces-withdraw-from-one-of-their-bases-in-syria/ and https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/turkey-continues-to-amass-troops-along-syrian-border/

DJ-With the US moving out, the Kurds possibly blocking cooperation with pro-Assad forces https://southfront.org/kremlin-confirms-syrian-army-deployment-in-manbij-as-more-troops-head-towards-city/ and https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/breaking-syrian-armys-4th-division-heads-to-manbij/-https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/turkey-to-work-with-iran-russia-to-achieve-settlement-in-syria/ may get "ugly" for the Kurds.

DJ-Since the Kurds had a choice (both in Afrin and now) between the Turkish or Syrian army-a "bad choice" (both in Afrin and now) may see Kurds losing territory. The Kurds are divided and do not stand a chance against a combination of Turkish and pro-Assad forces.

DJ-The history of the Kurds is one of being divided by themselves and making wrong choices. In the past both Iran and Turkey treated Kurds "inhumane"-the Kurdish minority in Syria was that small they only played a minor role. When the Kurds in Syria choose to not work with pro-Assad forces there is little reason for the pro-Assad forces to protect the Kurds for a Turkish invasion. Most likely Russia hoped for Kurdish cooperation and may try to avoid military action.

For the moment https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2018-12-29/us-helicopters-flying-over-manbij-confusion-reigns-turkey-and-russia-announceand https://www.rt.com/news/447698-syria-manbij-russia-turkey-talks/ the future of the Kurds may be with Russia and Turkey.

DJ-Most likely there will be limited military action till the Astana-group meets week 1 2019. Iran-Turkey-Russia will then decide on how to move on. Till that time Russia (and a.o. Egypt) may try to get the Kurds to cooperate at least somewhat with the Assad gouvernment-or face the consequences. A repeat of "Afrin" is still possible-with pro-Assad forces trying to get control on Idlib/NW Syria, leaving East Syria for Turkey to deal with. https://www.debka.com/mivzak/no-russian-ok-for-turkish-military-operation-in-syria/

In my opinion the Kurds should choose the "lesser of two evils"; the Kurds in Syria did deal with IS and could use that to become "part of Syrian forces" (just like Hezbollah is a main part of defense in Lebanon).
The US used the Kurds for their anti-Assad goal, Russia in the past used the Kurds in their "cold war" against NATO-Turkey and Iran under the Sjah.

A Kurdish State is a long term plan. Kurdish unity (with possibly 39 million Kurds) is an illusion. For the Syrian Kurds "respect"for their fight against IS could-for now-open doors in Damascus.

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The US insanity in Syria goes on; https://www.moonofalabama.org/2019/01/syria-turkey-fails-in-idleb-is-unwilling-to-take-the-northeast.html DJ-Turkey is not in control in NW Syria/Idlib-by transporting pro-Turkish fighters from there to fight the Kurds in NE Syria NW Syria became-more or less-alquaida-controlled.
Turkey does not have the airpower or the military to go on full scale war against the Kurds. Still US/Bolton (and Israel) tries to keep the US forces in Syria while US/Trump (and a.o. Turkey) wants to get them out.

https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2019-01-05/sykes-picot-acid-us-considering-syria-partition-plan-amidst-troop-exit DJ-Another insane idea is "splitting East Syria up" in a Kurdish and Arab part-while historically those groups are mixed in the area. Does the US want to have the Kurds fight against the Arabs ?

The Kurds are now working with Russia (most likely not only in Syria, but maybe also Iraq, Turkey, Iran (???? DJ-Both Turkey and Iran have had conflicts with Kurdish groups. The CIA/NATO has been fighting Kurds in Turkey while supporting them in Syria and Iran. A "total solution" giving the Kurds some form of a "state like autonomy within Turkey, Iran etc. must be interesting for all.)

https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/kurdish-forces-offer-to-surrender-its-zones-in-syria-for-autonomy-report/, https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/turkey-allegedly-rejects-new-us-demand-to-abandon-russian-s-400-system/, https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/arab-league-to-readmit-syria-preparation-procedure-underway-reort/, https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/large-israeli-military-convoy-spotted-heading-towards-lebanese-border/, http://halturnerradioshow.com/index.php/news/world-news/3685-iran-to-deploy-naval-fleet-off-u-s-atlantic-coast

China

https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2019-01-04/president-xi-directs-chinese-military-prepare-war and http://halturnerradioshow.com/index.php/news/world-news/3684-xi-jinping-says-taiwan-must-and-will-be-reunited-with-china
DJ-The US-China conflicts only escalates further, the tensions with Iran grow (fueled by a.o. Israel https://www.debka.com/bolton-in-israel-for-talks-on-syria-iran-and-chinese-tech-investment-in-israel/

Ukraine

https://southfront.org/eric-zuesse-mh17-turnabout-ukraines-guilt-now-proven/ DJ-"The west" can not support the Kiev-junta, (still may continu doing so ad absurdum)
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https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2019-02-04/escobar-maga-misses-eurasia-trainDJ Russia-India/Iran-China are working together-Japan and EU, Arab states simply only can follow.

The US made "Venezuela" crisis https://halturnerradioshow.com/index.php/en/news-page/world/video-brazil-now-deploying-army-to-venezuela-border could turn into a new American crisis with some countries still under US control, some trying to stay out of the conflict(s) and most welcoming EurAsian investments.

The present EU/US foreign ploicy is in the interest of a small elite and not backed by the EU/US citizens. At the end "we" will harvest the chaos we did spread.
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https://halturnerradioshow.com/index.php/en/news-page/world/india-launches-air-strikes-in-pakistan-major-attack
DJ-Of course the US/western goal is to disrupt EurAsia integration. What better way to start a war between India (backed historical by Russia) and Pakistan (backed by China).

https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2019-02-25/irans-fm-zarif-abruptly-resigns-just-assad-makes-first-visit-iran-war-began,
https://halturnerradioshow.com/index.php/en/news-page/world/shots-fired-at-colombian-police-by-venezuela-troops and https://www.moonofalabama.org/2019/02/venezuela-no-the-responsibility-to-protect-does-not-apply.html
http://theduran.com/first-venezuela-now-nicaragua-bolton-says-ortegas-days-numbered-people-will-soon-be-free/
http://theduran.com/a-time-to-reflect-on-u-s-regime-change-adventures/:The most extreme ideology in the world today comes from four countries: America, Britain, France and Israel not forgetting the totally corrupt EU bureaucracy that exists in Brussels.

Focussing on these four country’s governments, we must demand change, which may well lead to revolutions.


DJ-Of course the US is not finished with their wars in the middle east and their attempt to liberate the oil in Venezuela.

"Divide and rule" as a motor in history.
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https://halturnerradioshow.com/index.php/en/news-page/world/india-launches-air-strikes-in-pakistan-major-attack HT is doing a good job updating the (US wanted-stopping EurAsian integration) India Pakistan "pre"war.

From https://www.facebook.com/pepe.escobar.77377:
INDIA AND PAKISTAN: FROM HYBRID WAR TO HOT WAR?

This is by my very good friend Prof. Junaid Ahmad.

Junaid's credentials are unimpeachable. He is the Iqbal Chair of Pakistan Studies at the University of Leeds, UK, the Director for the Centre for Global Studies and Assistant Professor at the University of Management and Technology (UMT) in Lahore, a UC Berkeley Research Fellow in Islamophobia Studies, a Research Fellow at the Center for Islam and Global Affairs (CIGA) - Istanbul, and Secretary-General of the International Movement for a Just World (JUST) - Kuala Lumpur.

Here we go:

"Indian belligerence and repression has reached unprecedented heights. In the ongoing brutal and murderous occupation of Kashmir, India has killed tens of thousands and made life a living hell for Kashmiris who are sold the cruel joke that they are part of 'an integral India.' Kashmiris resist noviolently, have done so for decades, only to meet more lethal repression.

The recent bomb attack on illegally occupying Indian soldiers in Kashmir, not on civilians, in the Pulwana district of Kashmir served as the pretext for the fascistic BJP regime of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to whip up mass hysteria, panic, fear - and a massive social engineering propaganda scheme to manufacture consent for bloodthirsty revenge.

The Indian rulers, politicians and generals, as well as their servile court jesters amongst the intelligentsia, know that this type of bellicosity is the only means by which the BJP can possible prevent its predicted horrible loss in elections this year. This has of course meant an even worse form of totalitarian rule for Kashmiris, found anywhere in all of India.

And most dangerously of all, it has mean that that racist genocidal madman running India right now is not averse one bit in raising the stakes in waging war with Pakistan. The air raids deep into Pakistani territory undertaken by New Delhi is sending the message that all bets are off, and sadly Indian generals are as hawkish as Modi himself.

What is most scandalous about this entire trajectory of events over the past few months is that Pakistan's newly-elected Prime Minister Imran Khan has been virtually begging PM Modi to resume negotiations and talks, and has been rebuffed and humiliated by New Dehli every single time. Modi and the Indian generals have effectively made a decision that there will be no more diplomacy to 'resolve' things.

This signifies the most dangerous single moment in recent times: nuclear armed adjoining neighbours India and Pakistan moving from hybrid war to 'real' war."

I have been to BOTH sides of Kashmir - Indian and Pakistani. I totally subscribe to Junaid's analysis.

DJ-As a reminder China is a third party in the wider Kashmir-conflict. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sino-Indian_War in 1962.
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From https://www.defconwarningsystem.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=13089:

This is the DEFCON Warning System. Alert status for 10:20 P M, Tuesday, February 26th 2019. Condition code is Blue. DEFCON 4.

There are currently no imminent nuclear threats against the United States at this time, however there are events occurring in the world theatre which require closer monitoring.

Hostilities between India and Pakistan have increased measurably over the last few days as attacks have occurred between the two countries. While there are often skirmishes between the historical enemies, these new attacks indicate an escalation that has the possibility of spiraling. Although each country has made moves to try and de-escalate, military action indicate increased hostilities.

The order of major events are as follows:

India was attacked by forces which India claims are linked to Pakistan.

India retaliates by striking in Pakistan.

Pakistan has reportedly shot down two Indian fighters.

Pakistan has stated that it will retaliate for the bombing.

While India and Pakistan have fought wars in the recent past, and they have come close to war numerous times, this does not mean that war is inevitable.

Additionally, should war break out, it is highly unlikely that the United States will be involved. Russia and China, for their part, also have shown no sign of taking sides militarily.

If hostilities break out, it is likely to be limited. In the event of a nuclear conflict, it will not involve the United States.

At this time, The DEFCON Warning System feels it is prudent for the public to make itself more aware of the events occurring between India and Pakistan in the unlikely event that escalation continues. At all times, citizens are urges to learn what steps to take in the event of a nuclear conflict.

We will continue to monitor the situation.

https://halturnerradioshow.com/index.php/en/news-page/world/india-fighter-jet-shot-down-in-kashmir (with updates and some usefull comments-DJ nobody knows how things will unfold. HT trying to get sponsors with "special intel for subscribers only" has more to do with getting money than knowing facts. For most countries it is also monitoring and speculating on what scenario's are possible. )

DJ-A major question is how did "Pakistan terrorists" get into India and kill over 40 military. A speculation on "who gains" is that the CIA was involved-did bring in "fighters" from Syria/Libya-via Afghanistan. https://www.presstv.com/Detail/2019/02/27/589672/Syria-United-States-Daesh-deal-gold
Both India and Pakistan joined the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. Work with Russia-Iran-China. The US goal could be to stop EurAsian integration (at all costs). The US has been involved with using jihadi's in the region from the late 70's (to disturb the situation in Afghanistan so the Soviet Union had to intervene in 1979 and get "their own Viet Nam")

Most likely Russia-Iran-China (RIC) are trying everything they can to stop further escalations. A major war between India and Pakistan would end their "dream/plan" to become the main global player. https://www.rt.com/newsline/452528-china-india-pakistan-restraint/ (DJ-Both Russia and China may have means to get control over India/Pakistan weapons/communication. Iran did get control over US drones in Syria-may be a major Electronic Warfare (EW) partner as well-but not be able to destroy missiles at launch in India or Pakistan. RIC may try to "enforce peace" as a last means-since RIC will loose most in a nuclear conflict.)

DJ-Even when "the situation calms down" between India and Pakistan "RIC"
will get more hostile towards the US. https://sputniknews.com/world/201902271072782784-usa-maduro-venezuela-cuba-nicaragua-russia/ To speculate further; RIC may seek ports in Latin America, increase military presence (maybe even all the way to the US-Mexico border ?).

https://sputniknews.com/asia/201902271072784063-kashmir-india-pakistan-warpanes-shot-down/, https://www.defconwarningsystem.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=13087 (and many more) the best for the moment is to try to stay informed. A worst case scenario could be "very fast escalation with nuclear weapons from both sides involved"-the bad thing is that such a scenario could get real "any minute" when "cool heads do not get control" soon.
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https://sputniknews.com/asia/201902271072784063-kashmir-india-pakistan-warpanes-shot-down/ and https://www.rt.com/news/452536-india-downed-pakistan-aircraft/
https://www.defconwarningsystem.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=13087&sid=078c6ea8a2a5ddec114ad86b33c447cf&start=70 trying to get an idea of what is happening.

From Hal Turner; https://halturnerradioshow.com/index.php/en/news-page/world/two-india-fighter-jets-shot-down-by-pakistan:
Intelligence sources confirm to me directly this morning that the internal deliberations in BOTH India and Pakistan have arrived at THIS:

"Our region doesn't need deescalation. It needs a clear winner and for the other side to shut the ***** up for a hundred years."

So there you have it. This is the internal "consensus" on BOTH sides.   This situation does NOT appear to be cooling off AT ALL.

DJ-When both India and Pakistan believe they can start and win a (nuclear) war "the world is in a nightmare-scenario".

https://www.veteranstoday.com/2019/02/26/indian-air-intrusion-night-25-26-february-2019/, https://southfront.org/indian-air-force-used-israeli-made-heavy-guided-bombs-in-its-attack-on-pakistan/
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https://southfront.org/brief-overview-of-pakistani-indian-conflict-on-february-26-27-map/,

https://www.moonofalabama.org/2019/02/tit-for-tat-bombing-by-india-and-pakistan-could-escalate-towards-a-nuclear-war.html

DJ-https://halturnerradioshow.com/index.php/en/news-page/news-nation/free-radio-archive and https://twitter.com/akihheikkinen/status/1100908751727616002

My impression-no real further updates-yet. In a best scenario de-escalation. In a worst case scenario just a pause.

Modi-India-is in an electioncampain and could use this conflict to get support. There seems to be no evidence of Pakistan being behind the bombing of Indian military-killing up to 40/45. In Pakistan view it was either an Indian false flag or Kashmir people rising up.
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RT on the role of the US and China in the Pakistan-India crisis. https://www.rt.com/news/452627-india-pakistan-conflict-spillover/:
The conflict has also put the US and China in a difficult position, as they both have vested interests in the subcontinent – and in countering each other.

China’s dilemma

Beijing and Delhi have frequently butted heads in the past, among other things about the Aksai Chin region of Kashmir claimed by India but controlled by China since 1962. China has developed a military alliance with Pakistan since the 1970s, with Beijing currently one of Islamabad’s major trading partners and the largest supplier of weapons.

This has led some Russian scholars to speculate that the US might tacitly approve of the current conflict as a way to keep China away from building up its maritime strength in the Pacific.

“The US is interested to have China get involved in a maximum number of conflicts,” Aleksey Kupriyanov, a researcher at the Moscow-based Institute of World Economy and International Relations, told RT. “Any conflict would slow down Chinese economic growth, which would mean less danger for the US hegemony in the Pacific.”

Kupriyanov believes China will try not to interfere in the dispute, balancing the relations with its old ally Pakistan and India, seen as an important new trade partner.

Smruti S. Pattanaik, research fellow at the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses in New Delhi, also believes China will not meddle, but said Beijing could use its influence to make it clear to Islamabad that terrorism will not be tolerated.

“At the moment de-escalation is not plausible. For any de-escalation Pakistan has to take visible action against terror groups,”Pattanaik told RT, referring to the jihadist Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), which India accuses Pakistan of harboring.

https://halturnerradioshow.com/index.php/en/news-page/world/pakistan-moves-t-e-l-s-from-storage-nuclear-tipped-shaheen-iii-missiles
DJ-If India would go for a large scale invasion of Pakistan (not very likely-what would be the goal ?) Pakistan could be forced to use it nuclear weapons.

DJ-Both India and Pakistan have a lot to loose by further escalation. A major war will bring major loss of live-even without nuclear weapons. Other countries in the region want de-escalation. (Most likely even Saudi Arabia-main sponsor of Islamist-radical in Kashmir do not want to see the oil market and infrastructure of Pakistan and India destroyed. Pakistan in many ways is an ally of Saudi Arabia-not in the Iran question-and is a main transport route for KSA oil to China. )

Further good info/discussion :https://www.defconwarningsystem.com/phpBB3/viewforum.php?f=6&sid=56b8112c309973749c061a5a42730090

https://southfront.org/india-and-pakistan-on-brink-of-all-out-military-conflict/

DJ-Not all the "news" in these situations is fact. Propaganda and rumours mix with made up stories from "intel on the internet". The most likely best picture one can get is by trying to follow several sources (Press TV-Iran, RT/Sputnik Russia-both are in the region will pick up communication from India and Pakistan.)

Korea https://www.moonofalabama.org/2019/02/trump-sticks-to-sanctions-us-north-korea-summit-fails.html The US did break plans from the july 2018 meeting https://www.facebook.com/pepe.escobar.77377 John Bolton (and Military Industrial Complex) do not want peace for Korea. Korea's go their own way.
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Good comment on the position of Pakistan (in between Iran and India) from https://southfront.org/india-and-pakistan-on-brink-of-all-out-military-conflict/:

Something is fishy about the dual terror attacks in Iran and India-controlled Kashmir. Both attacks use the same method and apparently the type of explosive is similar.
Terror attacks in Iranian soil which was originated from somewhere in Pakistan have happened before and Iranian officials asked Pakistani counterparts numerous times to pay attention to the border. After the attack Iranian officials spoke with a tone that I never heard from them, issued warnings of taking the matter into their own hand if Pakistan doesn't do anything, the rhetoric calmed down quickly as soon as they met with Pakistani officials in Tehran, but for India the situation got worse.

What makes these 2 attacks more suspicious is the timing (one day apart) and in the wake of Saudi clown prince visit of Pakistan. To me it seems the attacks were planned to push Pakistani government to the arms of Saudis (which means Americans) even more by deteriorating the relations between Pakistan and it's 2 big neighbours. Pakistan already has a lawless border with Afghanistan and new hostilities with Iran and India would undoubtedly make it's leaders extremely nervous. The stage was set beforehand by cutting US military aids to Pakistan which resulted in deficit and economic hardship. Seems by creating financial and security concerns for the new Pak PM (who started unfriendly towards the US but I don't know about him enough to be sure if he's genuine, I have my doubts) they try to push them to Saudi/American and away from Iran/China.
The situation with Iran seems to be mended (Pakistan declared they'll fence the 950km border with Iran and monitor it more actively) but with India it's another matter. It's amazing how people think Nationalist Hindus are peaceful because, duh, Hindu! In reality nothing is further from the truth. New India after it's independence started a few wars of conquest and devoured a few countries/states/principalities aside from their 3 wars with Pakistan. The Modi government is very sectarian in nature and rabidly anti-Muslim, the situation in Kashmir is worse than ever and let's not forget their last year adventure in border with China (sending troops to stop a road construction inside another nation's soil). If you start that sentence with I___ instead of India, it will be indistinguishable from Israel, quite telling.

So far Pakistan presented the world with evidence for their claims and acted mature by calling for dialogue and declaring they'll release the Indian pilot to show their goodwill, something which India didn't in all cases.
OTOH, Pakistan is not without it's own faults and shortcomings. Pakistan army has a mind of it's own and not always follows the country's civilian leadership. It's intelligence agency is under control of army and has a track record of dealing with extremist Wahhabi and Sunni groups. Murdering Shi'as in Pakistan is frequent and so far the various governments were unable (or unwilling) to stop it.

Iran played it's part to bring India and Pakistan together (i.e the Peace Pipeline, a project to bring them closer by sharing an energy lifeline which went all the way to Iran-Pakistan border but now is dead because Pakistan cancelled it under US/Saudi pressure. Iran-Oman-India pipeline replaced it but unknown if comes to fruition). Cooperation between the 3 countries along with China could bring prosperity, peace and wealth to all, alas Saudis and US has too much influence on Pakistani politics and the recent plot and it's result (even more Saudi influence) spells disaster for all, including Afghanistan.

Let's hope cooler heads prevail and these 2 nations with common blood and history can address their artificial differences. Stupid disputes, courtesy of Britain, like always and anywhere the British were involved in plotting a border.

DJ-The US-Pakistan relationship got in a crisis recently, the US-Saudi relationship did not yet break (although since the US became oil producer #1 the relationship with KSA did change-KSA=#2, Russia#3 in oil-production). Again-the only "super power" winning by the Pakistan-India crisis is the US. The US does want to stop EurAsian integration-at all cost-even if it means war between two nuclear states in south Asia.
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DJ-For the moment de-escalation in the India-Pakistan crisis.

Further background:

https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/iaf-balakot-airstrike-abhinandan-geneva-conventions-5605717/

https://kashmir.liveuamap.com/

http://theduran.com/domestic-posturing-or-true-escalation-analyst-fears-new-kashmir-incident-prelude-to-global-conflict/ from there a (NZ) comment:

This hostility between India and Pakistan; is completely a construct of the West. Firstly, the British were resently of losing India in 1947. As a result, they were determined that India; would never no a day of peace. The formation of Pakistan and East Pakistan (Bangladesh); would be the result. Between India and Pakistan; Kashmir would be the flash-point.

During this period with the arrival of the US, and its “Cold War” objectives; a state of war would be artificially induced, to sow hostility on the Asian Continent, with the hope of weakening the Stalinist Soviet Union and China.

Let’s cut to the chase. Since the 1979 Iranian Revolution; the US lost a vital transit point to the underbelly of the Soviet Union and now the Russian Federation.

The result was a US CIA insurgency begun in 1979; to enter and disrupt Soviet territory, through Afghanistan. At the time, Pakistan was a client State of the US; under General Mohammed Zia-ul Haq. Cooperation between the US CIA and Pakistans ISI; was central to the US Military Regime’s geo-political plan.

Today, terrorist forces on behalf of the CIA and rogue remnants of the ISI; continue to carry out killings in Kashmir and India, in order to maintain hostility between India and Pakistan.

Unfortunately Pakistan under Imran Khan, is doing itself a disservice; by refusing to spell-out the causal link between terrorist acts in kashmir and the CIA, which refuses to go away.

In the case of India, its Prime Minister Narendra Modi; is a two-faced puppet of Washington’s Military Industrial Complex. The US is using Modi and his Hindu Nationalist ruling class Elite; to play off India against Pakistan, in order to weaken efforts by the Russian Federation, to unite both countries in a future Eurasia.

From down here in Aotearoa/New Zealand in the South Pacific; that observation can planely be seen. But, it’s the US controlled Corporate warmedia, that is deliberately drowning out the voices of people in both India and Pakistan, who know what’s going down.

One is sure that the Russian Federation, knows what’s going down but; they also aren’t spelling it out. As the glue that’s drawing Nations from the Middle East and South Asia closer together, Russia is still the prime target of the US Military Regimes determination to squash Eurasia. Kashmir is merely a dispensible bloody side-show on the road of US Imperialism’s eventual demise.

DJ-By now all countries in the region are loking at the reason and timing of this crisis. KsA "crown prince"MbS visit to Pakistan-with the promis of major investments, the India elections with Modi not in a very strong position.

Also after Turkey "slipped out of the US-family" there was a coup. Pakistan turning to China (China-Pakistan-Economic-Corridor) was waiting for a US response.

DJ-In my opinion there could be another possible crisis after this crisis. Pakistan and India will have talks-Russia-Iran-China (RIC) will do everything they can to keep the EurAsia-plans going. With investments, oil but also "pressure" to make clear they do not accept such a crisis in Asia.

Even without very clear proof the present crisis has US fingerprints. "US interventions spread chaos around the globe". Most likely RIC will coordinate their foreign policy further-not only in Asia but also in Europe, Africa and the America's.

China's slogan is "make trade not war" mixed by pragmatism; when you can reach your goals in a peacefull way why make war. At the end of this episode RIC may become the most dominant factor in the world. India has to accept China as the main Asia-factor-and deal with it.

Modernization in India's economy-with still internal bordercontrol and export tariffs inside India, closing the door for outside investors, is India's main target-not Pakistan.
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https://www.presstv.com/Detail/2019/03/01/589863/India-Pakistan-Escalation,

https://halturnerradioshow.com/index.php/en/news-page/world/pakistan-india-update-march-1

https://kashmir.liveuamap.com/

DJ-Reports of shelling and "rebel" activity-not a good sign.https://www.defconwarningsystem.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=13092&start=30-https://twitter.com/Natsecjeff/status/1101507604357005312:
A consensus has developed within Pakistani circles in last 24 hours that even if Pakistan releases Indian pilot, some kind of Indian military action is still expected.

Threat of a possible Indian missile strike in Pakistan is still there and will grow once pilot is released.
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Very serious escalation due to India attacks on Pakistan positions. https://halturnerradioshow.com/index.php/en/news-page/world/india-opens-sudden-artillery-attack-on-pakistan-ferocious-fighting-ongoing-10-dead-so-far (DJ-already hundreds of people killed in fighting-very bad news!)

https://kashmir.liveuamap.com/

https://www.rt.com/op-ed/452461-india-pakistan-showdown-terrorism/ (The US is-via Saudi Arabia funding Sunni extremists in Pakistan to fight against Iran)

https://www.defconwarningsystem.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=13093&start=80 (US is backing India, China is backing Pakistan)

DJ-There is limited confirmation of the Hal Turner updates. https://www.asiatimes.com/2019/03/opinion/pakistani-deep-state-miscalculates-on-india/ and https://www.asiatimes.com/2019/02/article/kashmir-korea-iran-venezuela-hot-cold-hybrid-war/ Was Pakistan wrong in trying to talk with India-is Modi in an election campain need for a victory ? Is the US using this "oppertunity" to stop Russia-Iran-China ? If that is the plan the outlook is very "dark". RIC will not be stopped by India-Modi and the US.
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https://sputniknews.com/asia/201903021072886797-modi-oppposition-pakistan-speech/ (DJ-Basicly-If you do not join me you are helping Pakistan.)

https://www.defconwarningsystem.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=13093&start=90

DJ-There have been no recent updates on https://kashmir.liveuamap.com/, https://halturnerradioshow.com/index.php/en/news-page/world/india-opens-sudden-artillery-attack-on-pakistan-ferocious-fighting-ongoing-10-dead-so-far latest is 6PM EST. (There are newer updates now-situation worsening further.)

DJ-At best this "no new news" may indicate India wanted to punish Pakistan in a major attack-and that was it. Revenge.

I do think there is more. India may want to move into Pakistan-held parts of Kashmir-wich would be a worst case scenario. Unacceptable for Pakistan-but also unacceptable for China.

From https://www.asiatimes.com/2019/02/article/kashmir-korea-iran-venezuela-hot-cold-hybrid-war/:

Kashmir is a crucial geostrategic prize. Assuming India would ever own it all, that would represent a direct bridge to Central Asia and a border with Afghanistan while depriving Pakistan of a border with China, thus nullifying to a great extent the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), one of the key projects of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).

If Pakistan ever owned it all, that would solve the country’s worries about water security. The Indus River starts in the Himalayas, in Tibet, and skirts through Indian-controlled Kashmir before entering Pakistan and running all the way down to the Arabian Sea. The Indus and its tributaries provide water to two-thirds of Pakistan. New Delhi has just threatened to weaponize the flow of water to Pakistan.

DJ-the geo-political aspects of the Kashmir conflict-and further the control of water in a major part of Asia-via the Himalaya's-make this conflict a nightmare. China can not allow India to disturbe a balance of power in the area. It is not only the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and control over Afghanistan that the present conflict is on.

A large scale invasion of India forces into Kashmir may force a Chinese reaction like the Chinese reaction in the Korean War. Russia and China most likely are in the same position at this point. Though they do want to avoid further escalation as good as possible.

If India is not willing to have talks with Pakistan but want to take over a major part of Kashmir China may have to change the strategy. https://www.globalresearch.ca/russia-host-indo-pak-peace-talks/5670089, https://eurasiafuture.com/2019/03/01/turkey-has-a-major-role-to-play-in-a-kashmir-peace-process/

There was a meeting of Russia, India and China recently-but when India used that oppertunity to fool Russia and China there will be a price to pay. https://www.mea.gov.in/press-releases.htm?dtl/31079/16th+Meeting+of+the+Foreign+Ministers+of+Russia+India+and+China+in+Wuzhen+February+27+2019, https://thediplomat.com/2019/02/amid-kashmir-crisis-russia-and-china-join-india-in-statement-condemning-use-of-terror-for-geopolitical-goals/, https://sputniknews.com/analysis/201902271072810815-russia-india-china-trilateral-cooperation-expansion/

https://india.liveuamap.com/en/2019/1-march-fighter-jets-hover-over-islamabad
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Based on https://www.defconwarningsystem.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=13104 and Hal Turners latest update;

-News blockade
-Also the military action may have ended

DJ-We may have been very near a nuclear war. Peace !
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DJ-Some more backgroundinfo on the India-Pakistan-Kashmir crisis;

https://robinwestenra.blogspot.com/2019/03/update-on-events-on-india-paksitan-loc.html and https://robinwestenra.blogspot.com/2019/03/urgent-news-out-of-pakistani-controlled.html,
https://sputniknews.com/asia/201903031072909980-india-decoy-jets-terror-base-pakistan/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kashmir and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siachen_conflict

DJ-Maybe in retrospect we may learn how close we were to a nuclear conflict. There are some indications that India was planning a "major operation" (invasion of Pakistan held part of Kashmir in "self defense"maybe backed by Israel/US). Pakistan would then be forced to use "all they have" to stop such an Indian attack. (In a military sense India is (far) superior over Pakistan.)

The most likely reasons India did not invade (yet);(based a.o. on https://www.defconwarningsystem.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=13104)

-Modi PM of India did "show strenght" in his electioncampain
-https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran%E2%80%93Pakistan_gas_pipeline India needs energy from Russia and Iran (and those countries needed de-escalation and cooperation https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shanghai_Cooperation_Organisation
- China (a.o. most likely Turkey, Saudi Arabia/Gulf States etc. maybe also other Muslim states in Asia-Malaysia, Bangla Desh, Indonesia) would not accept such a major Indian operation.
(DJ-The relationship between India and China is "not the best". An Indian attack on Pakistan would be an attack on the idea of China leading EurAsian integration-and therefor a vital threat, unacceptable, for China.)

The Kashmir-conflict involves THREE nuclear armed states, not only India and Pakistan but also China. The China-India border is in the "third pole"Himalaya's-basis for most of Asia's 4 billion people water supply.

R-I-C (Russia, Iran, China) most likely will put this conflict on the top of their agenda's. The Kashmir-conflict needs an acceptable-for-all solution if there is to be a real EurAsia integration.

The US role will be limited. What the US had to offer, energy and weapons, most Asia countries will get from other Asian countries under better terms. (The US could be used to keep the competition "sharp"-but both in weapons and energy the US simply has no good offers any longer.)

https://www.facebook.com/pepe.escobar.77377/posts/10156982253946678 further background on the Kashmir conflict-the Pakistan support for jihadi's pushed the Soviet Union out of Afghanistan and was a "secret army" against India since 1947. The jihadi's are a "monster"created by the ISI but not under (much) control of Pakistan-linking Afghanistan to Kashmir the jihadi's are a major risk for Pakistan as a country.
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From https://www.facebook.com/pepe.escobar.77377:
Beware the young 21st century Ides of March. The Exceptionalists are itching for another war.

https://halturnerradioshow.com/index.php/en/news-page/world/battles-resume-after-india-submarine-intercepted-by-pakistan-navy, earlier;
https://halturnerradioshow.com/index.php/en/news-page/news-nation/large-us-military-gear-build-up-begins-in-romania-why

https://www.defconwarningsystem.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=13092&start=40 and https://www.defconwarningsystem.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=13104&start=20

https://kashmir.liveuamap.com/

https://robinwestenra.blogspot.com/2019/03/trump-to-terminate-india-trade-benefits.html

https://southfront.org/mike-whitney-what-really-happened-in-hanoi/

https://www.wunderground.com/cat6/Nuclear-Winter-India-Pakistan-War-Could-Kill-2-Billion

DJ-I did read someone's comment that "a war would not go nuclear fast". I think this idea is not correct. The most likely reason India did not further escalate/invade was "outside pressure". That pressure could involve long distance missiles-even from Russia.

If one of the reasons for the situation is Modi wanting to get reelected-with the elections in April-and Modi wants to show "strenght"-we may not be out of a major problem yet.

Most likely Russia-Iran-China and a lot of Muslim countries do want India to have talks with Pakistan. India needs oil. The bad aspect of this could be India needs a victory fast in any conflict.

There have been some (not fully proven) reports of small scale nuclear weapons being used in Iraq in 2003 (neutron bomb by the US against Saddam Hussein's republican guard on Bagdad airport during the US invasion. Also some "stories" on a bunker-buster nuke in Yemen by Saudi Arabia.)

Making nuclear weapons "easy to use on the battlefield" makes the usage (for a fast victory) more likely.
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This seems to be a move to de-escalate the India-Pakistan tensions.

Pakistan detains relatives of JeM militant leader
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EdwinSm, I (DJ) think Pakistan is trying to de-escalate as much as they can. Problem is that they do not control (Saudi (and US ????) backed) "rebels"-especialy those already in (Indian part of) Kashmir.

Modi wants to get reelected that is why: https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2019-03-05/slippage-continues-india-resists-trump-everything

More alarming is:https://www.defconwarningsystem.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=13104&start=20 (with link to https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/headline/pakistans-threat-of-massive-retaliation-foiled-joint-indo-israel-attack-official-sources/)

The picture I (DJ) am getting is that India was preparing for major attacks on Pakistan. The main reason it did not take place is "the price getting to high".

(When India (maybe with help of Israel ?) would attack nuclear/military facilities in Pakistan Pakistan could react "with everything they had". I (DJ) guess that China played a major role in it as well-if the Pakistan claim of Israel's involvement is correct this nightmare has FOUR nuclear states involved !-you can not make these kind of scenario's up-terrible !)

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Since worldwars are wars for control over resources, energy good article;
https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2019-04-20/mapping-countries-most-oil-reserves Venezuela has a lot of oil-most of it is already under Chinese contracts. Russia has military advisors in Venezuela, there were rumours on Turkish, Chinese military. Most likely Iran may have cyber warfare specialist in Venezuela after the "power cuts" (most likely caused by US cyber attacks-like the Stuxnet cyber attacks years ago against Iran.)

https://www.globalresearch.ca/bloody-easter-sunday-sri-lanka/5675258, https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2019-04-23/isis-takes-credit-sri-lanka-attacks-were-retaliation-new-zealand-mosque-massacre,
https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2019-04-22/how-cia-allies-helped-jihadists-syria-french-covert-ops-expert-exposes-new-details

DJ-I am not on this forum to get popular, my views may be "inconvenient".
Since Sri Lanka is moving towards China most likely-just like the terror attack that caused tensions/almost war between India and Pakistan the US, NATO has its fingerprints allover these attacks. https://www.scmp.com/topics/china-sri-lanka-relations, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shanghai_Cooperation_Organisation#Dialogue_partners
The US goal may be to destroy cooperation between Asian states, divide and conquer (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Divide_and_rule).
Since the US can not afford an open war with Iran AND China AND Russia AND North Korea (AND Venezuela, Nicaragua, Cuba etc.) IS and Al qaïda were created by the US against those countries. Only the strategy is failing.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/apr/23/us-toughens-stance-on-iran-ending-exemptions-from-oil-sanctions

DJ-The US telling Turkey, China and India to stop buying oil from Iran "or else" is pretty insane.

Also in the news is a joint navy drill of Russia, China and India. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy-defence/article/2111231/drills-russia-put-chinese-navy-test-unfamiliar-waters. Also coming days meeting of Putin and Kim (NK) in Vladivostok. https://www.rt.com/news/457316-putin-kim-meet-25-april/
(The US telling South Korea (and Japan) to stop importing Iran oil may be opening the market for Russia. (DJ- Russia could import oil from Iran and "export Russian oil" to Japan SK)
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Will the US go for another "false flag" excuse to start a war against Venezuela (to grab the oil now-partly under Chinese contract control) ? https://www.moonofalabama.org/2019/05/venezuela-coup-failure-necessitates-a-new-policy-bolton-the-stache-is-pushing-for-war-.html
and https://www.rt.com/news/458223-maduro-thanks-army-leads-march/

The US created al-qaeda and IS against Russia-Iran-China. https://www.rt.com/usa/458285-blumenthal-trump-alqaeda-franchise/ Most likely 9-11-2001 was a US made false flag-against US citizens-as an excuse to get "global control".

https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2019-05-02/china-and-russia-whoopin-uncle-sam-his-own-game and https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2019-05-02/china-and-russia-whoopin-uncle-sam-his-own-game

The long-term US strategy is a disaster-not only for the US but for this planet. Sanctions against US allies (EU, Korea etc) is pushing them to work with Russia, Iran, China. Coup-attemps and support for military dictators (Turkey, Pakistan, Phillipines) is slowly turning former US friends into enemies.

DJ-A US (by proxy-"contra's/mercenaries") war against Venezuela may cause/restart wars in Columbia, Brazil, Mexico and could end up as a war in the US itself.

It would be vry wise when the US government would seek cooperation with other countries in stead of confrontation.
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