Richard Spencer, white nationalists, spark protest at University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida [LC] Hundreds of protesters gathered outside a lecture hall at the University of Florida today in opposition to a speech by Richard Spencer, a white nationalist. The University of Florida, a public institution, is… Keep Reading
Lima Charlie interviews CNN’s Peter Bergen about ‘Legion of Brothers’ and the future of Afghanistan
Lima Charlie News MENA Report covers Middle East / North Africa developments as reported by Lima Charlie’s MENA Bureau. This week, MENA Bureau Chief John Sjoholm interviews CNN’s Peter Bergen about his documentary, “Legion of… Keep Reading
Free press, censorship, Bassem Youssef and a behind the scenes look at the film ‘Tickling Giants’
A free press is the cornerstone of every thriving democracy. As such, Lima Charlie News has continued to report about oppressive censorship and the intimidation, jailing and even the murder of journalists in such places… Keep Reading
Spain positions to contain Catalonia’s independence
On Wednesday, Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy demanded the Catalan regional government clarify whether it considers itself independent. After a referendum took place on October 1, 2017—when 90% of Catalans voted to break from the… Keep Reading
Lima Charlie News – media sponsor of this year’s Blockchain 360 Conference
Lima Charlie News is a proud media sponsor of this year’s Blockchain 360 Conference. Blockchains come in many shapes and sizes – permissioned vs permissionless, proprietary vs open source, and with a sometimes confusing array… Keep Reading
Lima Charlie Tech talks Blockchain 360 with Chad Arroyo
Lima Charlie Tech’s Tony Sklar sits down with Chad Arryo Executive Director of Bunker labs New York (@BunkerLabsNY) about Blockchain, cryptocurrency, ICO and the challenges that exist in the ecosystem. Lima Charlie News is a proud… Keep Reading
Kenya bans street protests over election confrontation
Kenya outlawed opposition protests in its three largest cities on Thursday, just two days after presidential challenger Raila Odinga decided to withdraw from the country’s upcoming election. That presidential election was scheduled to take place… Keep Reading
Turkish forces move in for a new operation in Syria
On Friday, local news media reported that Turkish troops had entered northern Syria in a new effort to administer a de-escalation zone in Idlib. 12 armored vehicles carrying about 80 troops passed into the western… Keep Reading
Africa, French colonialism, and thoughts from the backseat of a Casablanca taxi
Casablanca. The Moroccan economic hub was quickly awakening to yet another rainy day. Its cafes were filling up, and its streets bustled with vehicles traveling in straight lines for only as long as it takes… Keep Reading
The Iran Nuclear Deal: Vital for U.S. National Security
The Iran Nuclear Deal, also known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), is the best policy option to ensure Tehran does not acquire the most dangerous weapons. If the current administration moves forward… Keep Reading
The Performance Triad: A Combat Veteran’s Testimony
Did you get your sleep last night? What kind of food do you eat? How often do you work out? I am not a doctor, but I do know all humans need these three basic… Keep Reading
We have no friends but the mountains: a background to Kurdish autonomy
Today about 30 million Kurds occupy a region that includes enclaves within Iraq, Iran, Syria and Turkey. The role and status of these Kurdish groups shape the conflicts which continue in these nations, while Kurd… Keep Reading
Middle East – North Africa News Brief – Regional Low Intensity Conflicts
MENA Regional Low Intensity Conflicts: October 2nd to October 8th, 2017. Bahrain: Shia government opposition groups continue to call for nationwide protests, but have so far failed to reach a critical mass with the majority of… Keep Reading
US military to ramp up train, advise and assist in Africa and worldwide
Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Milley said Monday, at the annual Association of the U.S. Army conference (AUSA) meeting in Washington, D.C., “We are training, advising and assisting indigenous armies all over the world, and… Keep Reading
As Iraq captures ISIS stronghold, regional powers prepare for new realities
Iraqi forces captured the Islamic State’s last stronghold in northern Iraq on Thursday, leaving the self-proclaimed caliphate with just one more base of operations. The militant group ceased its occupation of Hawija in northern Iraq… Keep Reading
Supreme Court to settle precedent on Gerrymandering
On Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a major new case about partisan gerrymandering. The case will likely be determined by the swing vote of Justice Anthony Kennedy. After the Nov. 8… Keep Reading
Russia remains a resourceful ally to North Korea
At the beginning of 2017, trade between North Korea and Russia more than doubled to $31.4 million. Just this month, a Russian company has started routing North Korean internet traffic. This deal gives the solitary… Keep Reading
Middle East – North Africa News Brief – Regional Low Intensity Conflicts
MENA Regional Low Intensity Conflicts: September 24th to October 1st, 2017. United States of America: 24th September Washington D.C., USA The US administration announced new travel restrictions for citizens from Libya, Iran, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and… Keep Reading
From Las Vegas shooting emerges everyday heroes, ‘Combat Veterans’
I woke up this morning to news of the worst mass shooting event in U.S. history. A gunman positioned on the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Hotel in Las Vegas had opened fire on an… Keep Reading
Veteran Entrepreneurship – Good for Veterans – Good for The Economy
Military service and small business ownership seem to go hand-to-hand. Consider the following facts. Veterans are 20% more likely to be self-employed than non-veterans, accounting for an increase in veteran-owned businesses in excess of 100,000… Keep Reading
Saudi prince cracks down on dissent while pushing reform
Over the past two weeks, Saudi Arabian security forces have arrested dozens of public figures, seemingly at the behest of Muhammad bin Salman, the Saudi Prince designated to succeed the current 81 year old king.… Keep Reading
Combating Veteran Suicide – Lima Charlie interviews USC CIR’s Nate Graeser
A study released by the Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA) on September 15, 2017, continues to shed light on information about Veterans committing suicide. The recent VA examination included 50 states Puerto Rico and the… Keep Reading