West Asia - Socialist Action

Israel, Saudi Arabia and US preparing a coup in Egypt

13th February 2013 Socialist Action 0

By Paul Roberts

Imperialism and Israel have never reconciled themselves to the 2011 overthrow of their client Mubarakist regime in Egypt. Israel and the US perfectly understand that not only is Egypt the most populous Arab state but it is the decisive one from the point of view of any military confrontation with the Zionist state.

The Saudi Arabian dictatorship, concerned above all with its own survival, is terrified by any unrest in the Arab world and looks to the US and Israel as the only reliable pillars to support it.

Syria – NATO steps in

18th January 2013 Socialist Action 0

By Paul Roberts

In a further escalation of Western intervention in the conflict in Syria, NATO is currently deploying advanced surface to air guided missiles that can intercept and destroy aircraft, along Turkey’s border with Syria.

US, German and Dutch troops are arriving to operate these Patriot systems, while Czech, Slovak and Polish units are also reported to be on their way to the border.

Imperialism steps up the offensive against Syria

17th November 2012 Socialist Action 0

By Paul Roberts

Immediately following the US Presidential election the imperialist countries started to increase their activity to overthrow the Syrian government, which has continued whilst Israel is bombing Gaza.

Demonstrate against Israel’s attacks on Gaza

16th November 2012 Socialist Action 0

London Protest at Israeli Embassy

Saturday 17 November
2 – 4pm at the Israeli Embassy (2 Palace Green London W8 4QB)

Stop Israel’s assault on Gaza

15th November 2012 Socialist Action 0

By Paul Roberts

Yesterday Israel launched a brutal offensive on the besieged Gaza Strip with fighter jets striking at over 150 targets. The air raids continued throughout last night and into today and have resulted in huge numbers of casualties – at least 11 Palestinians have been killed including several children and more than a hundred injured.

Imperialist backed offensive in Syria begins to threaten regional stability

28th October 2012 Socialist Action 0

By Paul Roberts

While the struggle inside Syria appears at present to be in stalemate, the growing threat to regional stability posed by the ramifications of the conflict is beginning to unsettle the imperialists and their regional allies.