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Sweden provides ‘quiet diplomacy’ for U.S. – North Korea talks

Published on January 21, 2019 A sequestered, off the record meeting in Sweden drives U.S., North Korea, South Korea diplomacy. At a sequestered conference facility… Keep Reading
What’s ailing South Korea?

Published on January 18, 2019 Investors may look at the prevalence of South Korean brands, and the success of South Korean companies, and see an… Keep Reading
Iran vs. the European Union – A Murderously Difficult Balancing Act

Published on January 14, 2019 Europe faces a balancing act between security and Iran’s hard-liners. Iranian intelligence services have long been suspected of actively carrying… Keep Reading
Leaving Syria – a misstep continues to haunt America’s allies

Published on January 10, 2019 Trump’s proclamation that the U.S. would leave Syria caught America’s allies off balance. On December 19th, 2018, President Donald Trump tweeted… Keep Reading
The rise and dominance of Colombia’s private military contractors

Published on January 4, 2019 The policies designed to protect human rights and avoid reliance on vigilante gangs in the fight against the Revolutionary Armed… Keep Reading
Ambitions Never Laid to Rest – An Open Society vs. The Terrorist

Published on December 28, 2018 The recent terror attack in Strasbourg followed familiar patterns, but this attack has kindled something that may change the face… Keep Reading
The Arabs – a “Manufactured” People?

Published on December 24, 2018 OPINION: Establishing a grand Arab peacekeeping force is a seductive idea. An “Arab NATO” consisting of Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait,… Keep Reading
Afghanistan – A Bold Solution

Published on December 21, 2018 Opinion: After nearly two decades at war, the U.S. effort to build the Afghan state has been for the most… Keep Reading
Islamic State pushed back. White Power on the rise. Sunrise in the morning. News at 11.

Published on December 20, 2018 The far right picks up ISIS's slack. Report indicates positive trend as regards lethal terror attacks, but reality is more… Keep Reading
Tariffs – a mixed blessing for American businesses

Published on December 19, 2018 Lima Charlie News sat down with medium-sized business owners to assess the risk-reward ratio of challenging China on Trade.… Keep Reading
Even China Must Bow Before the Market

Published on December 12, 2018 Trump's efforts to drive China to the negotiating table have been rocky for the U.S. President, but they have shown… Keep Reading
Ambitions Never Laid to Rest: ISIS Remains Relevant After Christmas Market Massacre

Published on December 12, 2018 A man opened fire into crowds at the Christmas Market, Strasbourg, a reminder that as it suffers defeat, the Islamic… Keep Reading

January 21, 2019

Sweden provides ‘quiet diplomacy’ for U.S. – North Korea talks

A sequestered, off the record meeting in Sweden drives U.S., North Korea, South Korea diplomacy. At a sequestered conference facility outside of … Keep Reading

January 18, 2019

What’s ailing South Korea?

Investors may look at the prevalence of South Korean brands, and the success of South Korean companies, and see an appealing investment … Keep Reading

January 14, 2019

Iran vs. the European Union – A Murderously Difficult Balancing Act

Europe faces a balancing act between security and Iran’s hard-liners. Iranian intelligence services have long been suspected of actively carrying out operations … Keep Reading

January 10, 2019

Leaving Syria – a misstep continues to haunt America’s allies

Trump’s proclamation that the U.S. would leave Syria caught America’s allies off balance. On December 19th, 2018, President Donald Trump tweeted that “we … Keep Reading

January 4, 2019

The rise and dominance of Colombia’s private military contractors

The policies designed to protect human rights and avoid reliance on vigilante gangs in the fight against the Revolutionary Armed Forces of … Keep Reading

December 28, 2018

Ambitions Never Laid to Rest – An Open Society vs. The Terrorist

The recent terror attack in Strasbourg followed familiar patterns, but this attack has kindled something that may change the face of France. … Keep Reading

December 24, 2018

The Arabs – a “Manufactured” People?

OPINION: Establishing a grand Arab peacekeeping force is a seductive idea. An “Arab NATO” consisting of Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, … Keep Reading

December 21, 2018

Afghanistan – A Bold Solution

Opinion: After nearly two decades at war, the U.S. effort to build the Afghan state has been for the most part, a … Keep Reading

October 26, 2018

China and U.S. Freedom of Navigation Operations collide in the South China Sea

The confrontation between U.S. and Chinese warships in the South China Sea brings Freedom of Navigation operations back to the forefront of … Keep Reading

September 2, 2018

Critics of India’s ruling government rounded up in raids

Civil society groups in India are outraged, accusing the government of arresting activists to punish and ward off political dissent. Indian police … Keep Reading

August 23, 2018

International students face narrowing opportunities to remain in the US after graduation

International students in the US contribute greatly to the net revenue of universities nationwide, but it’s becoming more difficult for them to … Keep Reading

July 26, 2018

Pakistan’s military and its largest political party face off

Pakistan’s military has always been willing to intervene in politics, and a political party is challenging its authority. A months long campaign … Keep Reading

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August 11, 2018

U.S. ‘Space Force’ looking more and more like space reality

The Space Force awakens as the Pentagon moves concept towards reality. DoD announces the bold creation of a Space Development Agency, Space … Keep Reading

April 27, 2018

Sanctions and the Rise of Putin’s Russia (starring oligarchs, siloviki, Rossiyskaya mafiya and Oleg Deripaska)

‘Sanctions and the Rise of Putin’s Russia’ contains an all star cast that includes oligarchs, siloviki, Chekists, and Rossiyskaya mafiya. Special guest … Keep Reading

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

April 16, 2017

The Shifting Sands of the Dictator

John Sjoholm examines the West’s historic support of dictatorships in the Middle East, and asks whether the region is ready for true … Keep Reading

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December 1, 2018

Lima Charlie launches new podcast – OFP – not your father’s podcast about national security and defense

Not your father’s podcast about national security and defense, the OFP team covers the interesting, relevant, irrelevant and entertaining stories that are … Keep Reading

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August 2, 2018

Podcast: Combating PTSD, depression, suicide – Part 2: Yoga and Meditation – Ep.04

Join Lima Charlie for the fourth in a series of podcasts addressing PTSD, depression and suicide, and the many unorthodox treatments available … Keep Reading

July 8, 2018

Podcast: Combating PTSD, depression, suicide – Yoga and Meditation – Ep.03

Join Lima Charlie for the third in a series of podcasts addressing PTSD, depression and suicide, and the many unorthodox treatments available … Keep Reading

July 1, 2018

Podcast: PTSD, depression, suicide, and the many unorthodox treatments available to those that suffer – Ep.02

Join Lima Charlie for the second in a series of podcasts addressing PTSD, depression and suicide, and the many unorthodox treatments available … Keep Reading

January 21, 2019

Sweden provides ‘quiet diplomacy’ for U.S. – North Korea talks

A sequestered, off the record meeting in Sweden drives U.S., North Korea, South Korea diplomacy. At a sequestered conference facility outside of Stockholm top diplomats from North Korea, the U.S. and South Korea are now… Keep Reading

January 18, 2019

What’s ailing South Korea?

Investors may look at the prevalence of South Korean brands, and the success of South Korean companies, and see an appealing investment destination. They should be wary. It is true that South Korea is an… Keep Reading

January 14, 2019

Iran vs. the European Union – A Murderously Difficult Balancing Act

Europe faces a balancing act between security and Iran’s hard-liners. Iranian intelligence services have long been suspected of actively carrying out operations to target Iranian dissidents in Europe. According to European intelligence agencies, in the… Keep Reading

January 10, 2019

Leaving Syria – a misstep continues to haunt America’s allies

Trump’s proclamation that the U.S. would leave Syria caught America’s allies off balance. On December 19th, 2018, President Donald Trump tweeted that “we have defeated ISIS in Syria,” thus eliminating the need for U.S. troops to… Keep Reading

January 4, 2019

The rise and dominance of Colombia’s private military contractors

The policies designed to protect human rights and avoid reliance on vigilante gangs in the fight against the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) have driven Colombians into private security. Keep Reading

December 28, 2018

Ambitions Never Laid to Rest – An Open Society vs. The Terrorist

The recent terror attack in Strasbourg followed familiar patterns, but this attack has kindled something that may change the face of France. Keep Reading

December 24, 2018

The Arabs – a “Manufactured” People?

OPINION: Establishing a grand Arab peacekeeping force is a seductive idea. An “Arab NATO” consisting of Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Egypt and Jordan has been proposed. As the thinking goes, Arabs understand… Keep Reading

December 21, 2018

Afghanistan – A Bold Solution

Opinion: After nearly two decades at war, the U.S. effort to build the Afghan state has been for the most part, a failure. In order to turn its sails towards victory, America needs to reassert… Keep Reading

December 20, 2018

Islamic State pushed back. White Power on the rise. Sunrise in the morning. News at 11.

The far right picks up ISIS's slack. Report indicates positive trend as regards lethal terror attacks, but reality is more complex. Keep Reading

December 19, 2018

Tariffs – a mixed blessing for American businesses

Lima Charlie News sat down with medium-sized business owners to assess the risk-reward ratio of challenging China on Trade. Keep Reading

December 12, 2018

Even China Must Bow Before the Market

Trump's efforts to drive China to the negotiating table have been rocky for the U.S. President, but they have shown that even China has to concede to market forces. Keep Reading

December 12, 2018

Ambitions Never Laid to Rest: ISIS Remains Relevant After Christmas Market Massacre

A man opened fire into crowds at the Christmas Market, Strasbourg, a reminder that as it suffers defeat, the Islamic State is continuing to revert back to its roots. Keep Reading

December 1, 2018

Lima Charlie launches new podcast – OFP – not your father’s podcast about national security and defense

Not your father’s podcast about national security and defense, the OFP team covers the interesting, relevant, irrelevant and entertaining stories that are ignored by the mainstream media. This week: America’s National Defense Strategy, a review… Keep Reading

December 1, 2018

Artwork shines a spotlight on 13 American Veterans who survived the trauma of war

Artist Susan J. Barron captures thirteen American veterans who survived the trauma of war in a series “Depicting the Invisible”. On November 9th, Susan J. Barron’s portraiture series “Depicting the Invisible” opened in New York’s… Keep Reading

November 29, 2018

Fed announcement triggers best trading session in over eight months

With one announcement, the Chair of the Federal Reserve triggered the best trading day in 8 months. In the background, President Trump is leaning on his bully pulpit to do what he can to influence the Fed. … Keep Reading

November 29, 2018

Drop in oil prices may trigger unintended consequences

The price of oil took another hit, signaling that oil prices are going to stay low for the foreseeable future. Crude oil prices fell sharply on the commodity market on Monday. By 1500 hours New… Keep Reading

November 26, 2018

Crimea crisis escalates after Russian Ukrainian naval incident

With a naval engagement, wounded seamen, and a Ukrainian election looming, Russia and Ukraine’s recent clash off the Crimean Peninsula threatens war. Events continue to escalate between Russia and Ukraine. In the past 48 hours… Keep Reading

November 11, 2018

A Veterans Day call to a nation divided

Just over two months after the funeral of John McCain, in what was likely the greatest moment of bipartisanship in years, post midterm elections show that this spirit of national unity seems more bygone than ever.… Keep Reading

November 2, 2018

Denmark murder plot – Something is rotten in the foreign policy of Iran

A man with ties to Iranian intelligence was arrested in an alleged plot to assassinate exiled Iranians in Denmark. Now Denmark is withdrawing its ambassador and calling for Western wide action against Iran. The United… Keep Reading

November 1, 2018

China’s diplomacy efficiently flatters small states

In comparing and contrasting U.S. and Chinese diplomacy, China is able to catch more flies with honey. China’s investment first, ask questions later approach offers politicians the opportunity to pass any consequences of relations with… Keep Reading

October 26, 2018

China and U.S. Freedom of Navigation Operations collide in the South China Sea

The confrontation between U.S. and Chinese warships in the South China Sea brings Freedom of Navigation operations back to the forefront of U.S. international relations. Tensions between the United States and the People’s Republic of… Keep Reading

October 26, 2018

Military Industrial Simple

A two decade taxpayer-subsidised merger & acquisition spree has turned the Military Industrial Complex into something that would be totally unrecognizable to President Dwight D. Eisenhower. In 2017, Lockheed accrued $35 billion in defense… Keep Reading

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