Op-Edge
- ‘Common sense coming back to Washington; Russia not top US threat’ – ex-Pentagon spokesman
Even though Russia is “still a threat,” it is not among the top threats facing Europe and the US, former Pentagon spokesperson J.D. Gordon told RT’s Ed Schultz. It’s important to focus on ISIS, cybersecurity, threats killing Americans and allies, he added. - ‘Why wasn’t Berlin attack suspect under tight surveillance?’
Why were sufficient precaution measures not taken in some European cities after the Europol warning of increased risk of terrorist attacks? What did intelligence services know about the alleged attacker? RT asked experts. - ‘US prying into French election would be disturbing’ – National Front member
If reports that a US congressman is calling for an investigation into Marine Le Pen's alleged Russian financial links are accurate, it would be very disturbing, says Patricia Chagnon, a member of France's National Front. - American journalists who 'danced' on Russian Ambassador’s grave have no shame
Two American journalists have crossed a line in their reaction to the murder of a Russian diplomat this week. They are both a disgrace to the profession they purport to practice.
- ‘Obama administration lost its game in Syria’ – Russian senator
The Obama administration did everything it could to defend the so-called moderate opposition, which is very closely connected with the jihadist groups in Syria, explains Aleksey Pushkov, Chairman of the Federation Council Mass Media Committee. - ‘Trump not ‘draining the swamp,' he’s flooding it with oil’ - NE Democratic Party chair
It’s terrifying to look at Donald Trump’s cabinet picks and the Congressmen who are in the pockets of big oil, says Jane Kleeb, Chair of the Nebraska Democratic Party. The biggest protest against oil in the US at Standing Rock is only the start, she adds. - ‘There are ‘angry white men,' but is ‘Trump the answer’?
Does Donald Trump have the power to bring real change, fix the ills of the US, and get the Black and Hispanic vote; or is just duping angry, scared white men and selling Americans a lot of crud? Analysts discussed this on RT America’s News with Ed Schultz. - ‘West dismembered Syria, created incubator for radical groups’
The Russian ambassador’s murder won’t affect the Syrian peace process, says commentator Abdel Bari Atwan. The Russian-Iranian-Turkish talks on Syria could help reach a peaceful settlement after Western involvement only led to bloody anarchy, he adds. - ‘Berlin attack is pure definition of terror’
Lone-wolf attack are one of the most difficult challenges that security services face. Even the impressive German surveillance system, based on “slightly dubious legal grounds” can't prevent them, former MI5 intelligence officer Annie Machon told RT. - ‘Russian ambassador’s murder underscores need to end violence in Syria’ – former US diplomat
The ‘troika’ format of Russia, Turkey and Iran might be a good attempt at bringing peace to Syria, but without taking into account the interests of such “major players” as Saudi Arabia and the US, results are “difficult to achieve,” former US diplomat John Limbert told RT.
- ‘UN Aleppo aid convoy report avoids pinning blame, carefully calls attack accident’
A UN report on the Aleppo aid convoy attack presented it as an “accident” likely making preparations for when the truth about the actual perpetrators comes out, retired US Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Karen Kwiatkowski told RT. - ‘US prying into French election would be disturbing’ – National Front memberIf reports that a US congressman is calling for an investigation into Marine Le Pen's alleged Russian financial links are accurate, it would be very disturbing, says Patricia Chagnon, a member of France's National Front.
- ‘Common sense coming back to Washington; Russia not top US threat’ – ex-Pentagon spokesmanEven though Russia is “still a threat,” it is not among the top threats facing Europe and the US, former Pentagon spokesperson J.D. Gordon told RT’s Ed Schultz. It’s important to focus on ISIS, cybersecurity, threats killing Americans and allies, he added.
- ‘Why wasn’t Berlin attack suspect under tight surveillance?’Why were sufficient precaution measures not taken in some European cities after the Europol warning of increased risk of terrorist attacks? What did intelligence services know about the alleged attacker? RT asked experts.
- ‘Obama administration lost its game in Syria’ – Russian senatorThe Obama administration did everything it could to defend the so-called moderate opposition, which is very closely connected with the jihadist groups in Syria, explains Aleksey Pushkov, Chairman of the Federation Council Mass Media Committee.
- American journalists who 'danced' on Russian Ambassador’s grave have no shameTwo American journalists have crossed a line in their reaction to the murder of a Russian diplomat this week. They are both a disgrace to the profession they purport to practice.
- ‘Trump not ‘draining the swamp,' he’s flooding it with oil’ - NE Democratic Party chairIt’s terrifying to look at Donald Trump’s cabinet picks and the Congressmen who are in the pockets of big oil, says Jane Kleeb, Chair of the Nebraska Democratic Party. The biggest protest against oil in the US at Standing Rock is only the start, she adds.
- ‘West dismembered Syria, created incubator for radical groups’The Russian ambassador’s murder won’t affect the Syrian peace process, says commentator Abdel Bari Atwan. The Russian-Iranian-Turkish talks on Syria could help reach a peaceful settlement after Western involvement only led to bloody anarchy, he adds.
- ‘There are ‘angry white men,' but is ‘Trump the answer’?Does Donald Trump have the power to bring real change, fix the ills of the US, and get the Black and Hispanic vote; or is just duping angry, scared white men and selling Americans a lot of crud? Analysts discussed this on RT America’s News with Ed Schultz.
- ‘Turkey, Russia and Iran in best position to negotiate Syria peace’ – former US ambassador
The assassination of ambassador Karlov will unlikely damage relations between Russia and Turkey, who, alongside Iran, have a good chance of succeeding in the resolution of the Syrian conflict where the UN failed, former US ambassador to Croatia Peter Galbraith told RT. - ‘Russian ambassador’s murder underscores need to end violence in Syria’ – former US diplomatThe ‘troika’ format of Russia, Turkey and Iran might be a good attempt at bringing peace to Syria, but without taking into account the interests of such “major players” as Saudi Arabia and the US, results are “difficult to achieve,” former US diplomat John Limbert told RT.
- ‘Berlin attack is pure definition of terror’Lone-wolf attack are one of the most difficult challenges that security services face. Even the impressive German surveillance system, based on “slightly dubious legal grounds” can't prevent them, former MI5 intelligence officer Annie Machon told RT.
- Berlin attack: ‘Angela Merkel’s nightmare before Christmas’
The Berlin terrorist attack is a damning indictment of Angela Merkel and her plans for reelection, experts told RT while discussing the ramifications of the tragic event for German politics. - Who profits from Turkey’s 'Sarajevo moment'?
Let’s cut to the chase: Ankara 2016 is not Sarajevo 1914. This is not a prelude to WWIII. Whoever plotted the assassination of the Russian Ambassador to Turkey Andrey Karlov – a cool, calm, collected old-school diplomat - risks a mighty blowback. - Berlin Xmas market attack: Impossible to prevent or security failure?
While 100 percent security is hard to achieve, it is also ineptitude on the part of the European authorities managing public safety which are to blame for allowing the Berlin Christmas market attack to happen; experts told RT. - ‘Russian ambassador assassination is quantum jump in terrorism’
The assassination of the Russian ambassador targeted not only Moscow-Ankara relations, but envisaged the resolution of the Syrian conflict coming undone, namely the cooperation between Turkey, Russia and Iran, former Turkish ambassador to the US, Osman Faruk Logoglu told RT.
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