TEHRAN (FNA)- Peter Koenig, economist and geopolitical analyst, says the US plans to maintain its military presence in Syria to protect ISIL (also known as ISIS and DAESH) terrorists and use them against the Arab country and other states on the White House’s command.
Speaking in an exclusive interview with FNA, Peter Koenig said, “Eastern Syria, the border with Iraq, where most of Syria’s oil is located, covers about one third of the country. To be in control of one third of the Syrian territory under false pretenses which the world seems to swallow – is quite good. US troops never left; they never will – not as long as the US is militarily alive and kicking.”
Peter Koenig is an economist and geopolitical analyst. He worked for over 30 years with the World Bank and the World Health Organization around the world. Also, he lectures at universities in the US, Europe and South America. He is also a co-author of “The World Order and Revolution!”
Below is the full text of the interview:
Q: While the US is pulling some troops out of Syria, it is still sending in additional troops claiming the move ensures Syrian oil facilities will not fall into the hands of Daesh. How do you find the White House’s justification for more troops in Syria?
A: This is an outright lie, like so many others. The US never had the intention to pull out troops from Syria. They want to keep a hold in Syria, because the US mission is not finished until they achieve regime change in Syria. This was the motive of promoting the CIA-initiated civil war in 2011 (prepared since 2008) in the first place. If at one-point President Trump was serious in pulling out of Syria – like in honoring his pre-election promise, “no more engaging in foreign lands” – then his behind the scene handlers – including the Pentagon, weapon manufacturers, the CIA – the corporate oil oligarchy – certainly told him differently.
Why would the US want to protect Syrian Oil from ISIS or Daesh? - Washington created, funded, nurtured and armed Daesh/ISIS. Now they are enemies? Do you believe that? – Of course, vis-à-vis the outside world, but in reality, the US still counts on them – to run and fight whenever they, Washington, commands them to do so.
Q: Moscow released photos it claims show the real reason the US wants to keep troops in Eastern Syria is to protect the illegal oil trade and reap large profits. How do you view this?
A: There is another narrative, namely that the US wants to keep troops in eastern Syria to protect illegal oil trade and reap large profits. I do not believe in this. The US has larger goals, not to leave Syria. They just do not admit it and keep confusing the public. And it seems to work. Let’s face it, eastern Syria, the border with Iraq, where most of the Syria’s oil is located, covers about one third of the country. To be in control of one third of the Syrian territory under false pretenses which the world seems to swallow – is quite good. US troops never left; they never will – not as long as the US is militarily alive and kicking.
Of course, petrol is part of the larger picture, but not for the protection of oil smugglers – and who would make huge profits? The military? – No, the larger picture is dominating Syria as one of the most strategic countries in the Middle east, transit for oil pipelines, and the pivot to five seas – the Persian Gulf, the Caspian Sea, Black Sea, Mediterranean, the Red Sea – that is President Assad’s strategy. The Caspian Sea is particularly important, as it is becoming a transit route for China’s Belt and Road Initiative. Being part of the BRI is key for future development. Mr. Assad knows it. And the US would of course like to prevent Assad closing links with China, especially because China is a close ally with her BRI partners and with their suppliers of hydrocarbons.
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