“So, Phase Two of this conflict is drawing to a close and Phase 3 is opening. The intensity of the wider war will spike, most likely triggered by a change of status in Hezbollah’s role. Will this be triggered by an Israeli intervention, or pre-emptied by Hezbollah making the first move? Will Biden authorize the US to be drawn-in to supporting Israel? Likely yes because it is his nature to support Israel. But how far will it go?” Alastair Crooke, Strategic Culture Foundation, 29th January 2024
“It has been clear to me since 9/11 in 2001 that neoconservative’s dominance in Washington guaranteed we were on a road to escalation that would eventually reach Armageddon. We are approaching Armageddon because US foreign policy serves Israeli expansion, not peace.” Craig Paul Roberts, 12th January 2024
“This is a clash of civilizations not well recognized by citizens of North America and Western Europe. The climax is within view”. President Putin, January 2024