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Stephen Gowans

Canadian-based writer and foreign policy analyst. His articles can be accessed on his blog.

8 articles

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Once derided, Gaddafi’s warnings about jihadists now used to justify Mali intervention

by Stephen Gowans

21 January 2013

Always on hand when needed, cameleontic jihadists serve as enemies in Mali, friends in Syria, and air force in Libya.

Will Damascus Survive Washington’s Latest Attempt to Impose a Puppet Government on Syria?

by Stephen Gowans

Ottawa (Canada) | 4 November 2012

Using the same pattern as in each recent war, the United States formed a broad coalition to attack Syria. Bypassing the individual objectives of its allies, Washington has put forward a consensual discourse acceptable to all. But as the war dragged on, the initial plans have been replaced by (...)

Myanmar learns the lesson of Libya

by Stephen Gowans

21 May 2012

There won’t be any need for the U.S. and the NATO alliance to carpet bomb Myanmar to bring it into the Western fold. According to this Canadian analyst, the Libyan experience must have proven persuasive enough for the Rangoon leaders to dutifully step into line on their own. From a (...)

Syria’s Uprising in Context

by Stephen Gowans

Ottawa (Canada) | 14 February 2012

In this analytical overview, Canadian pundit Stephen Gowans puts his finger on a fundamental aspect which informs on Washington’s real regime change ambitions in Syria. Political dictatorship in Syria is over. However, what does subsist is a state committed to independent, self-directed (...)

In Egypt, a New Guard

by Stephen Gowans

Ottawa (Canada) | 13 March 2011

In Egypt, so far not so good despite the recent change of faces. With Egyptian armed forces being a virtual extension of the Pentagon and Washington’s agents preparing to funnel funds to boost pro-US political parties, Steven Gowans doubts that whatever change the Egyptian rebellion will bring (...)

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ROK President Lee heats up cold war on Korean peninsula

by Stephen Gowans

Ottawa (Canada) | 24 December 2010

There are three key facts that place the brinkmanship being played out on the Korean peninsula into perspective. With these facts providing the context, the recent behavior of south Korea is revealed to be that of a local bully acting on behalf of a much larger global one. Canadian journalist (...)

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Wrong country blamed for artillery exchange on Korean peninsula

by Stephen Gowans

Ottawa (Canada) | 2 December 2010

Ten days after the start of hostilities and despite evidence to the contrary, Western mainstream media continue to portray North Korea as the villain. Foreign policy analyst Stephen Gowans views the ongoing incidents as the last in a series of provocations against North Korea. Keeping (...)