"It is a defacto re-invasion of Iraq by Western interests -- but this time without Western forces directly participating -- rather a proxy force the West is desperately attempting to disavow any knowledge of or any connection to." (America's Covert Re-Invasion of Iraq, Tony Cartalucci, Information Clearinghouse)
So, now we're getting to the crux of the matter, right? Now we should be able to identify the policy that is guiding events. What we know for sure is that the US wants to break Iran's grip on Iraq. But how do they plan to achieve that? That's the question...
Well, they could use their old friends the Baathists who they've been in touch with since 2007. That might work. But then they'd have to add a few jihadis to the mix to make it look believable.
Okay. But does that mean that Obama is actively supporting Isis?
No, not necessarily. Isis is already connected to other Intel agencies and might not need direct support from the US. (Note: Many analysts have stated that the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) receives generous donations from Saudi Arabia and Qatar, both of whom are staunch US allies. According to London's Daily Express: "through allies such as Saudi Arabia and Qatar, the West (has) supported militant rebel groups which have since mutated into ISIS and other al'Qaeda connected militias." (Daily Telegraph, June 12, 2014)
What's important as far as Obama is concerned, is that the strategic objectives of Isis and those of the United States coincide. Both entities seek greater political representation for Sunnis, both want to minimize Iranian influence in Iraq, and both support a soft partition plan that former president of the Council on Foreign Relations, Leslie H. Gelb, called "The only viable strategy to correct (Iraq 's) historical defect and move in stages toward a three-state solution: Kurds in the north, Sunnis in the center and Shiites in the south." This is why Obama hasn't attacked the militia even though it has marched to within 50 miles of Baghdad. It's because the US benefits from these developments.
Let's summarize:
Does the US Government "support" or "not support" terrorism depending on the situation?
Yes.
Have foreign Intel agencies supplied terrorist organizations in Syria with weapons and logistical support?
Yes.
Has the CIA?
Yes.
Has the Obama administration signaled that they would like to get rid of al Maliki or greatly reduce his power?
Yes.
Is this because they think the present arrangement strengthens Iran's regional influence?
Yes.
Will Isis invade Baghdad?
No. (This is just a guess, but I expect that something has been already worked out between the Obama team and the Baathist leaders. If Baghdad was really in danger, Obama would probably be acting with greater earnestness.)
Will Syria and Iraq be partitioned?
Yes.
Is Isis a CIA creation?
No. According to Ziad Fadel, "ISIS is the creation of the one man who played Alqaeda like a yo-yo. Bandar bin Sultan."
Does Isis take orders from Washington or the CIA?
Probably not, although their actions appear to coincide with US strategic objectives. (which is the point!)
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