October 20, 2019 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

No big deal? Marwan Kabalan, director of policy analysis at the Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies

Posted on October 20, 2019October 20, 2019By Editor

We got what we wanted, that’s how the Turkish foreign minister characterized the surprise deal with the Americans, which halted Ankara’s offensive into northeast Syria in return for the promise of a Kurdish pull-out and the suspension of US sanctions. … Read More >No big deal? Marwan Kabalan, director of policy analysis at the Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies

Op-ed

Brexit show goes on… and on, with unionist hardliners defying Johnson

Posted on October 20, 2019October 20, 2019By Editor

Britain’s PM will not have his “do or die” Brexit blockbuster finale. It’s more like “fight to live another day.” There’s too many imponderable permutations and sequels in Britain’s tortuous path to leave the European Union. … Read More >Brexit show goes on… and on, with unionist hardliners defying Johnson

Business

India set to eclipse US with global economic growth share by 2024

Posted on October 20, 2019October 20, 2019By Editor

India is expected to become a much bigger driver of global growth than the world’s current largest economy, the US, in just five years, according to Bloomberg calculations based on International Monetary Fund (IMF) data. … Read More >India set to eclipse US with global economic growth share by 2024

Asia & Pacific

Whoops, sorry! Hong Kong protesters leave apologetic graffiti after vandalizing ‘wrong’ bank (PHOTOS)

Posted on October 20, 2019October 20, 2019By Editor

Protesters in Hong Kong have been targeting Chinese banks in an attempt to send a message to Beijing – but the tactic has led to a slight mishap after a Hong Kong-based bank had its windows smashed. Don’t worry, they said sorry. … Read More >Whoops, sorry! Hong Kong protesters leave apologetic graffiti after vandalizing ‘wrong’ bank (PHOTOS)

Journalism & Mass media

US Syria foreign policy shift not going down well with the Establishment

Posted on October 20, 2019October 20, 2019By Editor

The problem with making changes is that everyone talks about making the change, but when it comes to making the change, the same people are likely to switch sides and complain about the change. … Read More >US Syria foreign policy shift not going down well with the Establishment

Journalism & Mass media

The King of the Hill syndrome and US foreign policy [Video]

Posted on October 20, 2019October 20, 2019By Editor

Mel Brooks had a famous line in several of his movies: It’s good to be the king. His off-color comedies put this principle into practice to great comedic effect, and although a bit bawdy, the line is certainly memorable. … Read More >The King of the Hill syndrome and US foreign policy [Video]

Asia & Pacific

Protesters hurl petrol bombs at police station as Hong Kong descends into chaos (VIDEOS)

Posted on October 20, 2019October 20, 2019By Editor

Masked activists threw Molotov cocktails at a police station during the latest anti-government demonstration in Hong Kong. Riot cops used tear gas to try to restore order to the city’s besieged streets. … Read More >Protesters hurl petrol bombs at police station as Hong Kong descends into chaos (VIDEOS)

Middle East

Escobar: Syria May Be The Biggest Defeat For The CIA Since Vietnam

Posted on October 20, 2019October 20, 2019By Editor

What is happening in Syria, following yet another Russia-brokered deal, is a massive geopolitical game-changer. … Read More >Escobar: Syria May Be The Biggest Defeat For The CIA Since Vietnam

Plan B: UK govt launches Yellowhammer op as ministers prepare for potential no-deal Brexit

Posted on October 20, 2019October 20, 2019By Editor

Ministers are insisting that the UK will leave the European Union by the current Brexit deadline of October 31, despite the government being forced by parliament to ask the bloc for an extension. … Read More >Plan B: UK govt launches Yellowhammer op as ministers prepare for potential no-deal Brexit

Middle East

Syria’s Raqqa province begins reviving destroyed oil & gas fields

Posted on October 20, 2019October 20, 2019By Editor

Recovery works have started at liberated oil and gas sites in Raqqa province in northern Syria, as well as in the area between the governorate and Hama and Homs provinces, local field management has said. … Read More >Syria’s Raqqa province begins reviving destroyed oil & gas fields

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