Gordon Campbell on betraying the Kurds, and the criticism of Adrian Orr
The Americans have now thrown the Kurds under the bus and created the ideal conditions for an IS comeback – all done so that Donald Trump can brag he brought the US troops home.
Syria
Islamic State Meets The Searchers
The fall of Islamic State gives fresh relevance to John Wayne’s classic Western
Gordon Campbell on justice for Kiwi jihadis
Mark Taylor, the Kiwi recruit to ISIS, ultimately put himself in the hands of the Kurdish forces in northern Syria. That was smart of him, and/or lucky.
Gordon Campbell on our history of selling out the Kurds
For the past 100 years, the West has sold out the Kurds over and over again.
Gordon Campbell on the chemical weapons attack (and response) in Syria
The past week’s headlines about the chemical attacks in Syria – and the military response by the US, France and Britain – have tended to […]
Gordon Campbell on the selling out of the Kurds
Once every decade, the Kurds flicker across the Western world’s radar, usually in the role of victims.
Gordon Campbell on the fallout from the Barclay tape
Anyone feeling that the watchdog roles of the media and Parliament have seen justice done to the scoundrel behind the taping scandal… well, maybe they should think again.
Gordon Campbell on the fate of Edgecumbe’s uninsured
Should Edgecumbe residents who don’t have enough (or any) insurance still receive assistance from central government – or not?
Gordon Campbell on regime change, bombs and Syria
Now that America has found its greatness again the traditional way – by bombing someone – the misgivings have set in.
Gordon Campbell on Anne Tolley’s callous folly
Last week’s conflict between Social Development Minister Anne Tolley and District Court judge Carolyn Henwood illustrated quite a few of the flaws in the system.
Gordon Campbell on the Judith Collins charm offensive
Suddenly, Judith Collins is everyone’s new best friend.
Gordon Campbell on the end game in Spain
A few interesting international stories that have largely flown beneath the radar this past week
Gordon Campbell on electricity pricing and Aleppo
The proposed new pricing regime will impose energy costs on the Kawerau mill that will be at least double their entire annual profits last year.
Fighting Against Fanaticism
The struggle of Kurdish women against Islamic State
Israel, Palestine and Syria
Visiting Israeli analyst Ehud Ya’ari on the emerging “Southern Front” in the Syrian civil war
Jordan, Bearing The Brunt
The spillover from the war in Syria is taking its toll on Jordan’s fragile institutions
Syria Diary
The Free Syrian Army – How To Lose Support And Alienate People In No Time