Sam Tweddell > Recent Status Updates

Reading about Western Post-war efforts to cause a rapid halt and deterioration in the development of Syria in its post war era- targeting other country’s like Indonesia with sanction’s. Fortunately the post war economic warfare was not as brutal as the Iraq conflict where 500,000 children died as an indirect result of western economic sanctions to delay post-war development and rectification.

Reading about Russian intervention into the Syrian conflict under turning points in order to counter western petitioning of Syria- similarly to Iraq. It is insightful to how Russia conducted this legally under the UN supernational authority.

“Yes though I walk through the shadow of the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.” - Psalm 23:3

Finished appendix 1 realising that the world is temporal. It is not a permanent resident where we can take all for granted- it is not accommodating to our desires, but persecution to what we yearn to be- as spiritually led Christians. This appendix explores the biblical reality of ‘death’ and temporal residence in this world, with also witnessing one of CS Lewis incredible extracts.

We resist and rebuke the devil with scripture- as reciprocals of Christ. We do not reist from mere human understanding, but by a humble recitation of Christ’s word. The same way in which He did it.

The use of chemical weapons in Syria brought about great controversy and complexity in the intelligence decisions either ignored, or used at the forefront to identify a pretext for a potential US military intervention in Syria. The pretext initially seemed to identify the Assad Regime as the perpetrators, but soon shifted to Islamic insurgency groups or Al Qaeda affiliates. The culpability of the attack was inhumane.

C.T Studd, British missionary - “Only one life, twill soon be past, only what’s done for Christ will last.”

This quote reinforces the heart of discipleship- to live devoutly rather than minimally. The sacrifice must be of fair value that is consequential to our state.

2 Corinthians 8:7; The dimensions of sacrifice is inclusive of all aspects of our lives; in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in all diligence.

Western media warfare came into a considerable effect during the Syrian civil war where it reinforced the war crimes of the Assad Regime. However it later came to surface the reciprocating crimes from the FSA forces in Syria- being confirmed by British journalists interviewing survivors of village massacres.
(This does not reflect my beliefs on either group in Syria. I condemn any/ all acts of violence.)

The early stages of jihdaist insurgency in the Middle East begun with the manipulation of social media by Qatari media outlets, alongside growing contrast in contemporary and traditional Islamic views between the urban and rural populations in Syria. Though aforementioned growing numbers of militants trained in Jordan and Turkey were flooding into the country, setting foundation to the initial stages of the unrest

Beginning chapter 3- initial stages. I am excited to uncover this chapter and the information it will unveil.

Western information warfare is a significant part of their military capabilities in exerting influence.

🤔 - Is policy adjustment to ban social media in supposed “dictatorship” states an act of trynanny or of self-defence, in the shadow of excluding western intervention in the interests of their own?

Information warfare is a strategic stronghold first introduced by the Obama Administration in 2009. This military strategy targeted US adversaries; Russia, China and Iran.

It puts into question the validity of news we retrieve in accord with these nation states. Western intervention is not only militarily but also technologically. - Successful in Syria and Libya, and shaping the victorious outcome from Afghanistan.

CIA’s “operation cyclone” gives a shifting perspective to understanding how contemporary dynamics of the Middle East is shaped. Following this conflict in Yugoslavia and Afghanistan. 🤫

Reveals to me compelling understanding of the Holy Spirits power, more specifically spiritual consumption and how we can fuel a appetite accordingly. Minimalistic encounter reproduces intimacy

This book helps explain foundational structures to the contemporary issues we see in Syria. It explains this by highlighting the United States and Soviet Unions conflict for influence in the region- where Syria was a product of both nations impelling influence. Today’s modern geopolitical flaws and unrest is routed to superpower rivalry and origins of radical insurgency to establish preferred ideology’s.

Geopolitics is frustrating but I still read it