07-08-2018, 10:54 PM
Again, a few former COP denizens may recognize this thread too. For those who are unfamiliar, my typical style of posting involves starting a thread and then tracking the topic over time. Hopefully this will be useful in helping interested people stay informed and provide a nexus for discussion as developments manifest over time.
Syria and Yemen have been dominating the focus lately, but European/Ukrainian issues often come into view as well as China and North Korea. I see a potential for a sharp, if not devastating escalation this coming fall, so late September, October and November are particularly on my mind. Right now, Syria and Yemen are the two most active conflicts, though a misstep in any of the world's current hot zones could cause a flare up any time. I rely heavily on SouthFront which is a source of information that has a proven track record of integrity, avoidance of sensationalism and speculation and seems to honestly attempt to report facts.
Syria's efforts to regain control of all its territory have been meeting with rapid serial successes in southwestern Syria for the past two weeks. With fighting now pressing close to both the Jordanian and Israeli borders, increased incentives for Israeli interventions (and excuses to hang them on) are a concern.
The Jordanians have appeared to be uninterested in taking advantage of the situation, but the Israelis.....not so much.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmpefY3cZbQ
That video report was from Friday, and significant progress has been made along the Jordanian border just in the past two days:
Syrian Army Advances Along Border With Jordan, Captures Most Of It
There has actually been less Israeli interference than I had expected up to this point, but the next report is no surprise....I'm thinking we'll see more of this as Syrian forces get closer to the Israeli controlled areas of the Golan Heights.
Breaking: Israeli Warplanes Attack Syrian T-4 Airbase (Video)
Syria and Yemen have been dominating the focus lately, but European/Ukrainian issues often come into view as well as China and North Korea. I see a potential for a sharp, if not devastating escalation this coming fall, so late September, October and November are particularly on my mind. Right now, Syria and Yemen are the two most active conflicts, though a misstep in any of the world's current hot zones could cause a flare up any time. I rely heavily on SouthFront which is a source of information that has a proven track record of integrity, avoidance of sensationalism and speculation and seems to honestly attempt to report facts.
Syria's efforts to regain control of all its territory have been meeting with rapid serial successes in southwestern Syria for the past two weeks. With fighting now pressing close to both the Jordanian and Israeli borders, increased incentives for Israeli interventions (and excuses to hang them on) are a concern.
The Jordanians have appeared to be uninterested in taking advantage of the situation, but the Israelis.....not so much.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmpefY3cZbQ
That video report was from Friday, and significant progress has been made along the Jordanian border just in the past two days:
Syrian Army Advances Along Border With Jordan, Captures Most Of It
There has actually been less Israeli interference than I had expected up to this point, but the next report is no surprise....I'm thinking we'll see more of this as Syrian forces get closer to the Israeli controlled areas of the Golan Heights.
Breaking: Israeli Warplanes Attack Syrian T-4 Airbase (Video)
