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Syria and the S-300: Re-Centering the People in the Global Struggles for Power

The global order is changing, the only question is what will emerge.

by Ajamu Baraka

Russia Confirms Delivery of S-300 Missile System to Syria

Russia’s Foreign Minister confirmed that transfer was in progress last Saturday, and that the move will “be devoted to ensure 100 percent safety and security of our men in Syria.”

Russia Confirms Delivery of S-300 Missile System to Syria

Russia has formally announced that delivery of its feared S-300 surface-to-air missile system to the Syrian government is now complete. "The work was finished a day ago," Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu told President Vladimir Putin during a televised meeting on Rossiya 24 TV on Tuesday, and noted that hardware supplied to Syria

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Iran Warns It Will Respond to Future Israeli Strikes Targeting Syria and Its Allies

Leaked State Department emails have shown that chaos in Syria benefits Israel, suggesting a strategic motive on Israel’s part for the taking the risk of sparking a major war by continuing its air attacks on its neighbor.

Iran Warns It Will Respond to Future Israeli Strikes Targeting Syria and Its Allies

TEHRAN, IRAN -- Concerns that the conflict in Syria could soon escalate have now grown exponentially following comments from Iran’s top security official that Israel will face retaliatory actions if the country continues to launch unilateral strikes

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Whitney Webb is a staff writer for MintPress News and has contributed to several other independent, alternative outlets. Her work has appeared on sites such as Global Research, the Ron Paul Institute and 21st Century Wire among others. She also makes guest appearances to discuss politics on radio and television. She currently lives with her family in southern Chile.

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Escalation Looms as Netanyahu Warns Syria’s New S-300 Defense System Will Not Stop Israeli Bombing

The S-300’s superior capabilities may give Israel a pretext for increasing its attacks on Syria as well as drawing in its main ally, the United States, which has also recently sought to ratchet up tensions in Syria.

Escalation Looms as Netanyahu Warns Syria’s New S-300 Defense System Will Not Stop Israeli Bombing

DAMASCUS, SYRIA -- Though undeniably a game-changer in the Syrian conflict, the imminent delivery of S-300 air defense systems to the Syrian government could risk dangerously escalating the conflict. Indeed, recent statements from top Israeli and Syrian government officials have made it clear that open war between the two countries could

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Russian S-300 Air Defense System May Make Syria “Untouchable,” But Israel Seems Ready to Test It

With the US support for Israel unwavering under the Trump administration, Israel may risk sparking a larger war in Syria knowing that the Americans will likely back them — no matter the cost.

Russian S-300 Air Defense System May Make Syria “Untouchable,” But Israel Seems Ready to Test It

MOSCOW --  After the Russian Ministry of Defense held the Israel Air Force solely responsible for the recent downing of a Russian Il-20 reconnaissance plane in Syria, Russia has announced that it will move forward with a long-standing Syrian government request for more

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Is Netanyahu Playing a Geopolitical Chess Game to Drive a Wedge Between Russia and Syria?

Was Putin’s alleged “green lighting” of Israeli missile strikes on Syria an intentional ploy on the part of Netanyahu to spread distrust between the Russia, Syria, and Iran?

Is Netanyahu Playing a Geopolitical Chess Game to Drive a Wedge Between Russia and Syria?

MOSCOW – (Analysis) A string of events, beginning with the exchange of missiles between Israeli and Syrian forces last Thursday, has brought the relationship between Russia and Syria under new scrutiny, leading some to suggest that Syria’s greatest ally may be

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As Russia Considers Air Defense Upgrade for Syria, US Makes Secret Visit to Israel

Rumors that Russia may be moving advanced air defense upgrades into Syria have triggered bellicose rhetoric and threats between Israel, Russia and their respective allies.

As Russia Considers Air Defense Upgrade for Syria, US Makes Secret Visit to Israel

Increasingly, it appears that the recent U.S. coalition missile strikes on Syria have utterly backfired: instead of weakening Syria or degrading its military capabilities, the attack may have actually served to strengthen Syria's defenses. Since the massive strike which involved the U.S., U.K., and France launching over 100 cruise

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