Category Archives: Russia

Idlib: Lull before the hurricane – by Peter Ford

Posted on September 17, 2018 by

  This article is posted on behalf of Peter Ford, former UK ambassador to Syria. It appears that the Russians have pressed the pause button on their plans for an offensive alongside the Syrian government to retake Idlib. By the … Continue reading →

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Alleged Chlorine Attacks in Syria 2014-18

Posted on August 20, 2018 by

Briefing note: the alleged chemical attack in Douma on 7 April 2018, and other alleged chlorine attacks in Syria since 2014 By Paul McKeigue, Jake Mason, David Miller, Piers Robinson Members of Working Group on Syria, Propaganda and Media 1 … Continue reading →

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Briefing Note: Update on the Salisbury poisonings

Posted on May 10, 2018 by

The following briefing note is developed by academics researching the use of chemical and biological weapons during the 2011-present war in Syria. The note reflects work in progress. However, the substantive questions raised need answering, especially given the seriousness of … Continue reading →

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How The Media Reveal Inconvenient Truth About Syria

Posted on April 23, 2018 by

The truth is sometimes revealed through words, but more often through deeds. The Times and several other papers recently carried alarming stories about “Apologists for Assad” to be found in social media, in independent journalism, and even in universities. Passive … Continue reading →

Posted in disinformation, journalism, media, propaganda, Russia, UK Government, Uncategorized, war | 19 Comments

Chemical Attack in Douma: a false pretext for escalating war against Syria?

Posted on April 8, 2018 by

Update 28 April – the appearance of 17 witnesses at the OPCW meeting at The Hague  all testifying to a complete absence of chemical weapons or victims at the clinic has been accepted by non-Western observers as close to definitive proof. … Continue reading →

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Update to briefing note ‘Doubts about Novichoks’

Posted on April 1, 2018 by

The following is an update to the briefing note of 14 March 2018 from the Working Group on Syria, Propaganda and media. (Readers’ comments on this update can be made here.) Authors: Paul McKeigue, Jake Mason and Piers Robinson Introduction In view of the … Continue reading →

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