Comments on: Syria Update 3 http://cominganarchy.com/2005/09/10/syria-update-3/ Speak Victorian, Think Pagan Tue, 16 Mar 2010 05:11:24 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: ComingAnarchy.com » Blog Archive » Bye Bye Bashar? http://cominganarchy.com/2005/09/10/syria-update-3/comment-page-1/#comment-235824 ComingAnarchy.com » Blog Archive » Bye Bye Bashar? Sun, 21 Jan 2007 16:16:57 +0000 http://www.cominganarchy.com/?p=1089#comment-235824 [...] NOTE: Anyone who wishes to see photos taken from the Syrian side of the Golan Heights should click here to view my post on it written during my trip to the Middle East. What say you? [...] [...] NOTE: Anyone who wishes to see photos taken from the Syrian side of the Golan Heights should click here to view my post on it written during my trip to the Middle East. What say you? [...]

]]> By: ComingAnarchy.com » Blog Archive » The Gravity of Instability http://cominganarchy.com/2005/09/10/syria-update-3/comment-page-1/#comment-112569 ComingAnarchy.com » Blog Archive » The Gravity of Instability Fri, 21 Jul 2006 11:08:45 +0000 http://www.cominganarchy.com/?p=1089#comment-112569 [...] Failed states exert such an influence. In the past, it was only on their neighbors but today it affects the entire world. Israel just happens to be on some of the worst real estate in the world, a gated community so to say in the middle of a hobbesian ghetto. With pressure on all of their borders from Lebanon, Syria, Gaza and the West Bank, the current violence is no surprise. In fact, after dealing with Hizballah, they’ll certainly setup a new buffer zone betwen Lebanon and Northern Israel. They already have the same thing for Syria, your humble author visited the other side of it last year. [...] [...] Failed states exert such an influence. In the past, it was only on their neighbors but today it affects the entire world. Israel just happens to be on some of the worst real estate in the world, a gated community so to say in the middle of a hobbesian ghetto. With pressure on all of their borders from Lebanon, Syria, Gaza and the West Bank, the current violence is no surprise. In fact, after dealing with Hizballah, they’ll certainly setup a new buffer zone betwen Lebanon and Northern Israel. They already have the same thing for Syria, your humble author visited the other side of it last year. [...]

]]> By: ComingAnarchy.com » Blog Archive » The Middle East Mess http://cominganarchy.com/2005/09/10/syria-update-3/comment-page-1/#comment-110725 ComingAnarchy.com » Blog Archive » The Middle East Mess Sat, 15 Jul 2006 17:31:04 +0000 http://www.cominganarchy.com/?p=1089#comment-110725 [...] Iran has already given Syria a vague but fierce security guarantee although Israel denies planning to attack. Nevertheless, neither the Syrians nor this author are putting too much stock in that. More likely, as Stratfor has noted, is that Israel will invade Lebanon by the end of the weekend and try to put and end to Hizballah once and for all. At the same time, moving into Lebanon leaves them vulnerable to a Syrian attack through the Golan Heights. Nevertheless, the Israelis have just as much right to go into Lebanon as we did into Afghanistan, for the same reasons. The real victim here is Lebanon, but not of Israel, of Hizballah. [...] [...] Iran has already given Syria a vague but fierce security guarantee although Israel denies planning to attack. Nevertheless, neither the Syrians nor this author are putting too much stock in that. More likely, as Stratfor has noted, is that Israel will invade Lebanon by the end of the weekend and try to put and end to Hizballah once and for all. At the same time, moving into Lebanon leaves them vulnerable to a Syrian attack through the Golan Heights. Nevertheless, the Israelis have just as much right to go into Lebanon as we did into Afghanistan, for the same reasons. The real victim here is Lebanon, but not of Israel, of Hizballah. [...]

]]> By: ComingAnarchy.com » Blog Archive » The Lighting Rod http://cominganarchy.com/2005/09/10/syria-update-3/comment-page-1/#comment-68522 ComingAnarchy.com » Blog Archive » The Lighting Rod Tue, 07 Feb 2006 21:22:32 +0000 http://www.cominganarchy.com/?p=1089#comment-68522 [...] In the wake of the violence in Damascus and the burning of embassies, I though it prudent to briefly mention my experience in Syria. In the middle of September, I visited the Golan Heights. In order to do so, one needs special permission from the Interior Ministry and has to go there, present one’s passport and the day and time he wants to go. The Syrian Interior Ministry is in the embassy district which looks like another world. Taking a cab or minibus there, one is immediately surprised by newer buildings, street lights and yellow lines draw for lanes in the road (often nonexistant). The parks are green and watered daily, the grass is cut and flowers are tended to, all in stark contrast to the generally run down and filthy city. On top of that, the area is crawling with armed guards. [...] [...] In the wake of the violence in Damascus and the burning of embassies, I though it prudent to briefly mention my experience in Syria. In the middle of September, I visited the Golan Heights. In order to do so, one needs special permission from the Interior Ministry and has to go there, present one’s passport and the day and time he wants to go. The Syrian Interior Ministry is in the embassy district which looks like another world. Taking a cab or minibus there, one is immediately surprised by newer buildings, street lights and yellow lines draw for lanes in the road (often nonexistant). The parks are green and watered daily, the grass is cut and flowers are tended to, all in stark contrast to the generally run down and filthy city. On top of that, the area is crawling with armed guards. [...]

]]> By: ComingAnarchy.com » Blog Archive » Happy Birthday To Us! http://cominganarchy.com/2005/09/10/syria-update-3/comment-page-1/#comment-31422 ComingAnarchy.com » Blog Archive » Happy Birthday To Us! Fri, 30 Sep 2005 20:17:07 +0000 http://www.cominganarchy.com/?p=1089#comment-31422 [...] Sir Ignatius Valentine CHIROL Breakdown of Isms, Part III: Chirol’s model of regime collapse. Post-Unification German Foreign Policy: “Germany is one big Sysadmin force waiting to be used.” Syria Update 3: The legacy of the Israeli-Syrian conflict. Opening the Floodgates: Does the end of the last Baath Party near? The Caspian Guard: A 21st century Tournament of Shadows. The Sick Man IS Europe: The parallels between Christianity and the present day Left. Will Nietzsche be proven right? A History of Empires: Chirol defends Empire and causes a stir in the blogosphere. Carnival of Revolutions: ComingAnarchy gives you the latest democracy news from around the globe. Lebanon Update: What do you get when you mix Italy, America, and Arab terrorism? Europe’s Sunshine Policy: Germany puts Chamberlain to shame. [...] [...] Sir Ignatius Valentine CHIROL Breakdown of Isms, Part III: Chirol’s model of regime collapse. Post-Unification German Foreign Policy: “Germany is one big Sysadmin force waiting to be used.” Syria Update 3: The legacy of the Israeli-Syrian conflict. Opening the Floodgates: Does the end of the last Baath Party near? The Caspian Guard: A 21st century Tournament of Shadows. The Sick Man IS Europe: The parallels between Christianity and the present day Left. Will Nietzsche be proven right? A History of Empires: Chirol defends Empire and causes a stir in the blogosphere. Carnival of Revolutions: ComingAnarchy gives you the latest democracy news from around the globe. Lebanon Update: What do you get when you mix Italy, America, and Arab terrorism? Europe’s Sunshine Policy: Germany puts Chamberlain to shame. [...]

]]> By: Soccer Dad http://cominganarchy.com/2005/09/10/syria-update-3/comment-page-1/#comment-29075 Soccer Dad Sun, 18 Sep 2005 10:02:10 +0000 http://www.cominganarchy.com/?p=1089#comment-29075 <strong>Haveil Havlim #37</strong> Welcome to the 37th edition of Haveil Havalim the Jewish/ Israel blogging "carnival". I'll have more to add later, but I really have to run now. Next week's scheduled hostess is Kesher Talk followed on Oct 2 by Serandez. More... Haveil Havlim #37

Welcome to the 37th edition of Haveil Havalim the Jewish/ Israel blogging “carnival”. I’ll have more to add later, but I really have to run now. Next week’s scheduled hostess is Kesher Talk followed on Oct 2 by Serandez. More…

]]> By: Chirol http://cominganarchy.com/2005/09/10/syria-update-3/comment-page-1/#comment-26873 Chirol Sun, 11 Sep 2005 16:52:40 +0000 http://www.cominganarchy.com/?p=1089#comment-26873 I'm glad everyone's enjoyed the pictures so much. I have tons more of both areas but thought these were already a lot to post at one time. I also have a bunch more of Bosra which was great. Heirabbit: I may go see the other side myself. I’m glad everyone’s enjoyed the pictures so much. I have tons more of both areas but thought these were already a lot to post at one time. I also have a bunch more of Bosra which was great.

Heirabbit: I may go see the other side myself.

]]> By: heirabbit http://cominganarchy.com/2005/09/10/syria-update-3/comment-page-1/#comment-26850 heirabbit Sun, 11 Sep 2005 12:27:36 +0000 http://www.cominganarchy.com/?p=1089#comment-26850 On the other side of the border in the Golan Heights, the scenery is quite stunning. I was there in 1992 when Israel was still something of a "moderate" state. On the other side of the border in the Golan Heights, the scenery is quite stunning. I was there in 1992 when Israel was still something of a “moderate” state.

]]> By: Curzon http://cominganarchy.com/2005/09/10/syria-update-3/comment-page-1/#comment-26805 Curzon Sun, 11 Sep 2005 03:45:37 +0000 http://www.cominganarchy.com/?p=1089#comment-26805 Gabriel, that's "SIR Chirol." The only Lord on this blog is yours truly! Chirol, these pictures are great -- keep up the most awesome work, and we want to see more! Gabriel, that’s “SIR Chirol.” The only Lord on this blog is yours truly!

Chirol, these pictures are great — keep up the most awesome work, and we want to see more!

]]> By: Kenneth http://cominganarchy.com/2005/09/10/syria-update-3/comment-page-1/#comment-26802 Kenneth Sat, 10 Sep 2005 23:07:18 +0000 http://www.cominganarchy.com/?p=1089#comment-26802 Fascinating. You're a true TWT (third world traveller) in the Kaplanite tradition, Chirol! Fascinating. You’re a true TWT (third world traveller) in the Kaplanite tradition, Chirol!

]]> By: Gabriel Mihalache http://cominganarchy.com/2005/09/10/syria-update-3/comment-page-1/#comment-26800 Gabriel Mihalache Sat, 10 Sep 2005 22:09:54 +0000 http://www.cominganarchy.com/?p=1089#comment-26800 North Koreans and Syria "in cahoots"?! This starts to sound more and more like "Team America World Police". (I hope you saw that movie!) Anyway, Lord Chirol, you are one brave man, braver than me, that's for sure! North Koreans and Syria “in cahoots”?! This starts to sound more and more like “Team America World Police”. (I hope you saw that movie!)

Anyway, Lord Chirol, you are one brave man, braver than me, that’s for sure!

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