The article “The Kosovo War Was a Controlled Demolition Project” by Donny Ahzmond proposes that the Kosovo War was not a genuine conflict for liberation, but rather a staged event to facilitate the “controlled demolition” and subsequent redevelopment of Pristina, Kosovo’s capital. The author argues that this mirrors similar alleged manipulations in London, Israel, and other historical events like Dresden and Warsaw. The narrative suggests that the war was used to cover up the demolition of older, less profitable areas of Pristina to rebuild them according to the interests of “moneyed interests” and international financiers.

Ahzmond claims that the destruction seen in Pristina primarily targeted older buildings, while modern structures remained untouched, with evidence of ongoing construction projects. This, he asserts, points to a planned modernization effort facilitated by insurance payouts for demolition and foreign investment in exchange for control of the city’s economy, a process he labels the “Great Modernization Project.”

The article scrutinizes the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) (UCK), questioning the authenticity of war photos and suggesting the group was a creation of Western intelligence. The author points to the use of the double-headed eagle symbol by the KLA, linking it to ancient Byzantium, Russia, Germany, and the House of Komnenos, and suggesting it represents “controlled opposition” controlled by the same entities manipulating both sides of the conflict, noting its presence on the Serbian flag as well.

Ahzmond suggests the modernization of Pristina began in the 1950s, with the destruction of its “eastern features” and the Ottoman bazaar under communist urban development policies. He cites historian Sheradefin Sylejmani, who notes Pristina’s “rapid development” and transformation into a modern city after World War II. The author interprets this “liberation” as a re-enslavement to international hegemons for economic development. He further posits that the 1990s unrest and the Kosovo War were “phase two” of this “Operation Rapid Development,” necessitated by shoddy construction from the initial phase, as evidenced by architectural critiques.

The article further alleges that NATO’s involvement, with forces from Norway and United Kingdom, contributed to the city’s destruction, particularly targeting “slums” and the Ottoman bazaar, which were cleared to gentrify the city for the international economy. The United States Ambassador-at-Large for War Crimes Issues’s 2014 report accusing the KLA of crimes is presented as evidence of a “planned demolition.”

Ahzmond questions the KLA’s arms sources, noting Switzerland, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Albania, and the United States provided them, while Israel funded the Armed Forces of Serbia and Montenegro. He highlights the apparent contradiction of the United States arming both sides of the conflict, given its alliance with Israel, and suggests the KLA’s weapons were deliberately faulty, serving as “stage props” for a staged war. He mentions Bill Clinton’s legacy in Pristina and links the KLA’s funding to drug trafficking, which he claims is controlled by Western intelligence.

The article suggests Switzerland’s neutrality is economic rather than political, with its banking system facilitating the transfer of funds for military equipment. The refugee crisis is framed as a deliberate creation to clear low-income areas before demolition. The author also discusses KLA leaders like Kadri Veseli, noting the Jewish origins of his name and a potential connection to Israel through a family member, and Hashim Thaci, who became President of Kosovo.

Finally, Ahzmond connects the Kosovo War to the film “Wag the Dog,” suggesting it was a distraction, an “eyes-off project,” similar to the alleged manufactured Monica Lewinsky scandal and Bill Clinton’s true identity. He links the war to the repeal of the Glass-Steagall Act by the Clinton administration, enabling the creation of “super-banks” and contributing to the 2008 financial crisis. The article concludes by identifying Robert Rubin and John Podesta as the architects of this financial deregulation, portraying them as deceitful figures manipulating the public’s attention away from their “nefarious deeds.”

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