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Cyberwar concerns rise after US-UK accuse Russia of large scale cyber attack

Published on April 21, 2018 UK and US intelligence agencies accuse Russia of having carried out a series of cyber attacks against Western cyber infrastructure.… Keep Reading
Aluminium price surge after US-Russia sanctions threatens worldwide production and availability

Published on April 21, 2018 U.S. sanctions against the Russian aluminium industry are causing commodities markets to surge, but they may also damage worldwide production… Keep Reading
Iran joins Russia in banning messaging app Telegram

Published on April 20, 2018 Iran’s highest leader announced that the government will institute a nationwide ban against Telegram, the popular encrypted messaging app, following… Keep Reading
Pakistan Supreme Court appears to be running the country

Published on April 20, 2018 After a spat with the ruling Islamist party, the Pakistani military has empowered the Judiciary to take over more of… Keep Reading
The French in Syria – a long and tortured history

Published on April 19, 2018 France has taken the position that it is a humanitarian force, eager to bomb Syria for using chemical weapons and… Keep Reading
Macron ignores domestic pressure, attempts to take the lead of Western diplomacy in Syria

Published on April 19, 2018 Following Saturday’s attack on Syria, French President Emmanuel Macron moved to position himself as the head of Western diplomatic efforts to… Keep Reading
Fight for influence in East Africa turns ugly as foreign powers demand more of a return on investment

Published on April 16, 2018 In economically destitute Somalia, a little money goes a long way. Since the country collapsed, local politicians have leaned on… Keep Reading
3,600 US troops arrive in Jordan for joint exercise ‘Eager Lion’ – MENA Brief

Published on April 16, 2018 MENA News Brief: Regional Low Intensity Conflicts, April 9th to April 15th – Current as of April 16, 2018. This week’s report… Keep Reading
This Week in U.S. Politics

Published on April 16, 2018 Lima Charlie’s Weekly Review: U.S. Politics Edition – Highlights of the week in U.S. domestic, geo, cyber, politics. This week:… Keep Reading
This Week in Business Intelligence

Published on April 15, 2018 Highlights of the week in finance, investment, emerging-markets, risk, and crypto markets from Lima Charlie Business Intel. This week’s report… Keep Reading
NYPD in Afghanistan amid ongoing war against ISIS

Published on April 13, 2018 KABUL, Afghanistan – Bringing more than 150 years of combined policing experience, this week a New York City Police Department (NYPD) delegation,… Keep Reading
Trade war? International markets surge thanks to China

Published on April 12, 2018 As international commodities, currency and trade markets worldwide continue to surge, US President Donald Trump, leader of the free world,… Keep Reading

April 21, 2018

Cyberwar concerns rise after US-UK accuse Russia of large scale cyber attack

UK and US intelligence agencies accuse Russia of having carried out a series of cyber attacks against Western cyber infrastructure. The Kremlin … Keep Reading

April 21, 2018

Aluminium price surge after US-Russia sanctions threatens worldwide production and availability

U.S. sanctions against the Russian aluminium industry are causing commodities markets to surge, but they may also damage worldwide production capabilities and … Keep Reading

April 20, 2018

Pakistan Supreme Court appears to be running the country

After a spat with the ruling Islamist party, the Pakistani military has empowered the Judiciary to take over more of the day … Keep Reading

April 19, 2018

The French in Syria – a long and tortured history

France has taken the position that it is a humanitarian force, eager to bomb Syria for using chemical weapons and to promote … Keep Reading

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April 20, 2018

Iran joins Russia in banning messaging app Telegram

Iran’s highest leader announced that the government will institute a nationwide ban against Telegram, the popular encrypted messaging app, following in the … Keep Reading

April 19, 2018

Macron ignores domestic pressure, attempts to take the lead of Western diplomacy in Syria

Following Saturday’s attack on Syria, French President Emmanuel Macron moved to position himself as the head of Western diplomatic efforts to end the … Keep Reading

April 12, 2018

Trade war? International markets surge thanks to China

As international commodities, currency and trade markets worldwide continue to surge, US President Donald Trump, leader of the free world, may take … Keep Reading

April 10, 2018

Oil Industry Faces Problems Ahead

North Sea Oil Brent has recently been trading at over $70 per barrel, indicating a valuation rise of almost 30% in less … Keep Reading

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March 27, 2018

At L.A. VA, Toxic Culture and Mismanagement Puts Veterans On The Street, Doctors Say

Between the mansions of Beverly Hills and the beaches of Santa Monica, a 400-acre plot of land belonging to the Department of … Keep Reading

February 25, 2018

Cocaine sting at Russian embassy highlights challenges for Russia’s war on drugs

A joint Russian-Argentinian investigation that followed the seizure of 850 lbs. (389kg) of cocaine on the grounds of Russia’s embassy in Buenos … Keep Reading

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July 22, 2017

General Dostum, the hero Afghanistan deserves

On July 18th, a small private plane chartered by the office of the Vice President requested landing permission at a government airport … Keep Reading

July 1, 2017

Putin’s struggle amid a Russia in the throes of change

The last few days of June were hectic across the broad expanse of Russia as demonstrations and protest marches filled the streets … Keep Reading

April 21, 2018

Cyberwar concerns rise after US-UK accuse Russia of large scale cyber attack

UK and US intelligence agencies accuse Russia of having carried out a series of cyber attacks against Western cyber infrastructure. The Kremlin has carried out a large scale attack on the worldwide cyber infrastructure, according… Keep Reading

April 21, 2018

Aluminium price surge after US-Russia sanctions threatens worldwide production and availability

U.S. sanctions against the Russian aluminium industry are causing commodities markets to surge, but they may also damage worldwide production capabilities and the availability of consumer goods. On April 6, 2018, the U.S. Department of the… Keep Reading

April 20, 2018

Iran joins Russia in banning messaging app Telegram

Iran’s highest leader announced that the government will institute a nationwide ban against Telegram, the popular encrypted messaging app, following in the footsteps of Russia. Iran’s highest leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, announced that his government will… Keep Reading

April 20, 2018

Pakistan Supreme Court appears to be running the country

After a spat with the ruling Islamist party, the Pakistani military has empowered the Judiciary to take over more of the day to day running of the country. Earlier this month, ambassadors from Saudi Arabia,… Keep Reading

April 19, 2018

The French in Syria – a long and tortured history

France has taken the position that it is a humanitarian force, eager to bomb Syria for using chemical weapons and to promote regime change. Yet something’s not quite right with this picture. General Patton once… Keep Reading

April 19, 2018

Macron ignores domestic pressure, attempts to take the lead of Western diplomacy in Syria

Following Saturday’s attack on Syria, French President Emmanuel Macron moved to position himself as the head of Western diplomatic efforts to end the Syrian conflict. In spite of his show of strength, he is facing significant… Keep Reading

April 16, 2018

Fight for influence in East Africa turns ugly as foreign powers demand more of a return on investment

In economically destitute Somalia, a little money goes a long way. Since the country collapsed, local politicians have leaned on foreign support. However, as East African markets have become more lucrative, foreign powers including the… Keep Reading

April 16, 2018

3,600 US troops arrive in Jordan for joint exercise ‘Eager Lion’ – MENA Brief

MENA News Brief: Regional Low Intensity Conflicts, April 9th to April 15th – Current as of April 16, 2018. This week’s report covers Jordan, Iran, Turkey, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, UAE, Iraq, Somalia. | Recommended Reading: Dozens… Keep Reading

April 16, 2018

This Week in U.S. Politics

Lima Charlie’s Weekly Review: U.S. Politics Edition – Highlights of the week in U.S. domestic, geo, cyber, politics. This week: Syrian missile strike, Paul Ryan’s exit, Mark Zuckerberg testifies, a European blockchain partnership and more. US… Keep Reading

April 15, 2018

This Week in Business Intelligence

Highlights of the week in finance, investment, emerging-markets, risk, and crypto markets from Lima Charlie Business Intel. This week’s report covers Nigeria, India, Chile, Minamitori, China, London, Kathmandu, Nepal, Russia, Turkey, and the United States. Nigeria’s… Keep Reading

April 13, 2018

NYPD in Afghanistan amid ongoing war against ISIS

KABUL, Afghanistan – Bringing more than 150 years of combined policing experience, this week a New York City Police Department (NYPD) delegation, led by police Commissioner James P. O’Neill, met with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, CEO Abdullah Abdullah,… Keep Reading

April 12, 2018

Trade war? International markets surge thanks to China

As international commodities, currency and trade markets worldwide continue to surge, US President Donald Trump, leader of the free world, may take credit. By all indicators, however, Chinese President Xi Jinping, the de facto leader… Keep Reading

April 11, 2018

Kim Jong-Un isn’t as crazy as you think

It is widely believed that North Korea and its leaders are crazy or irrational. Incoming National Security Advisor, John Bolton, has said that Kim Jong-Un is irrational and cannot be deterred. His predecessor, HR McMaster,… Keep Reading

April 10, 2018

This Week in U.S. Politics

Lima Charlie’s Weekly Review: U.S. Politics Edition – Highlights of the week in U.S. domestic, geo, cyber, politics. US Domestic Politics Trump Set to Send 4,000 National Guard Troops to Mexican Border On Friday, a… Keep Reading

April 10, 2018

Oil Industry Faces Problems Ahead

North Sea Oil Brent has recently been trading at over $70 per barrel, indicating a valuation rise of almost 30% in less than a year. In recent years, the battle for the oil market has… Keep Reading

April 9, 2018

Syria chemical weapons attack is not without skeptics

Russia and Syria deny the alleged chemical attack against the rebel-held Damascus suburb of Douma and question whether the use of chemical weapons against a defeated enemy makes any sense. A Syrian rebel group has… Keep Reading

April 9, 2018

Somali authorities seize $12M in possible Saudi – UAE force multiplying operation – MENA Brief

MENA News Brief: Regional Low Intensity Conflicts, April 1st to April 8th – Current as of April 9, 2018. This week’s report covers Somalia, Turkey, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Yemen. Somalia -April 8th; Mogadishu, Somalia Somali authorities… Keep Reading

April 8, 2018

This Week in Business Intelligence

Highlights of the week in finance, investment, emerging-markets, risk, and crypto markets from Lima Charlie Business Intel. This week’s report covers Democratic Republic of Congo, Kinshasa, Colombia, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Ontario, Norway, Bahrain, Persian Gulf,… Keep Reading

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April 8, 2018

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