Replacement Theory: The Administrations Crazy New Middle East Illusion - The Tower Although the United States has been consistent in its condemnation of the Syrian government of President Bashar al-Assad, American attacks against ISIS forces within Syria have undoubtedly strengthened the position of the central government in the civil war. The irony extends further, as the U.S. and Iran find themselves acting in concert against ISIS. Iran is a longtime ally of Assad, and one of his few defenders within the Middle East. Rahimpour of Iran has attempted to use the situation to manipulate public opinion, claiming (according to The Guardian), “western governments had realised their mistake in backing its regional allies’ policies in the region and were beginning to see the logic of the Iranian approach.” Do You Make These Fatal Mistakes in a Crisis? thetower.org/article/replacement-theory-the-administrations-crazy-new-middle-east-illusion/
Posted on: Fri, 12 Dec 2014 00:50:20 +0000
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