Saturday, June 20, 2026

 


THE GOLANIZATION OF LEBANON AND GAZA

The world with the exception of Israel and the US consider the Golan Heights to be part of Syria.  In 1967 Israel took control during a 6-day war.  The world considers it a military occupied territory.

The Golan Heights allows Israel to look down on Syria, as a form of security. Given drone technology, I am not sure I see the need for Israel to control the Golan Heights. I guess an extra buffer zone never hurts.  I will note the residents of the Golan have benefitted from not being involved in Syria's bloody civil war.  

Israel will permanently occupy southern Lebanon and Gaza for security reasons, such as they occupy the Golan Heights.

THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ IS CLOSED BY IRAN OVER ISAEL'S REFUSAL TO ACCEPT THE PEACE DEAL BETWEEN THE US AND IRAN

Until Trump ends all military aid to Israel, there will be no chance for peace.  Iran cannot simply remain silent as their allies in Lebanon and Gaza remain under a policy of genocide.

This is called geopolitics.  I took several courses as an undergraduate and graduate student.  It is really coming to understand some basic concepts, and having played Risk as a kid.

My best course was by a Polish visiting professor.  He taught geopolitics.  At the time Poland was controlled by the Soviet Union.  Also, Poland had a long history of being a pawn in regional politics.  He understood geopolitics unlike as US American professor could ever understand.


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  THE GOLANIZATION OF LEBANON AND GAZA The world with the exception of Israel and the US consider the Golan Heights to be part of Syria.  In...