The WikiLeaks Files –
the only comprehensive analysis of the full archive of diplomatic
cables released by WikiLeaks – is an essential reference for
understanding the contours of American policy. For example, the current
war in Syria.
The US strategically schemed to cause unrest in Syria against
the incumbent Bashar al-Assad government. Faced with the rise of ISIS,
which the US was not only aware of but also encouraged,
the US slides deeper into a complicated war it helped escalate in the
first place, recently involving the once reluctant Turkey and clandestinely including 80 British personnel as well.
Dec 13, 2006
Influencing the SARG [Syrian government] in the End of 2006
William Roebuck
Chargé d’affaires, US embassy, DamascusWe
believe Bashar’s [Bashar-al-Assad, Syrian President] weaknesses are in
how he chooses to react to looming issues, both perceived and real, such
as the conflict between economic reform steps (however limited) and
entrenched, corrupt forces, the Kurdish question, and the potential
threat to the regime from the increasing presence of transiting Islamist
extremists. This cable summarizes our assessment of these
vulnerabilities and suggests that there may be actions, statements, and
the signals that the USG can send that will improve the likelihood of such opportunities arising.” [Emphasis added]
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