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The struggle for Poland’s soul – religion, ultra nationalism and a populist priest
Published on February 22, 2019 OPINION | Through the veils of religion, ultra nationalism and increasing tribal societal divides, Poland faces critical choices. It was… Keep Reading
Killing al Baghdadi – SOF operation sparks attempted coup against ISIS leader
Published on February 10, 2019 As the sun sets on the Islamic State, its notorious leader faces a radical decision – a decision by his… Keep Reading
Europa – Si vis pacem, para bellum (If you want peace, prepare for war)
Published on February 9, 2019 OPINION | With the awakening belligerence of Putin’s Russia and China’s growing diplomatic and economic bluster, is Europe really prepared?… Keep Reading
Organised Crime in Asia – An [In]convenient Relationship
Published on February 8, 2019 There is an escalating crisis in Southeast Asia. A crisis developing from the symbiosis of organised crime, terrorism and the… Keep Reading
Huawei – China’s telecom giant hits a giant wall
Published on January 29, 2019 This Monday, in a 13-count indictment unsealed in a federal court in New York, four defendants affiliated with Chinese telecom… Keep Reading
Arabs and Kurds – Why can’t they just get along?
Published on January 25, 2019 U.S. Army Colonel Norvell DeAtkine examines the age old clash between Arabs and Kurds. The young Kurdish interpreter for American… Keep Reading
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

February 22, 2019

The struggle for Poland’s soul – religion, ultra nationalism and a populist priest

OPINION | Through the veils of religion, ultra nationalism and increasing tribal societal divides, Poland faces critical choices. It was not long … Keep Reading

February 10, 2019

Killing al Baghdadi – SOF operation sparks attempted coup against ISIS leader

As the sun sets on the Islamic State, its notorious leader faces a radical decision – a decision by his own men … Keep Reading

February 9, 2019

Europa – Si vis pacem, para bellum (If you want peace, prepare for war)

OPINION | With the awakening belligerence of Putin’s Russia and China’s growing diplomatic and economic bluster, is Europe really prepared? Si vis … Keep Reading

February 8, 2019

Organised Crime in Asia – An [In]convenient Relationship

There is an escalating crisis in Southeast Asia. A crisis developing from the symbiosis of organised crime, terrorism and the covert domestic … Keep Reading

January 29, 2019

Huawei – China’s telecom giant hits a giant wall

This Monday, in a 13-count indictment unsealed in a federal court in New York, four defendants affiliated with Chinese telecom juggernaut, Huawei … Keep Reading

January 25, 2019

Arabs and Kurds – Why can’t they just get along?

U.S. Army Colonel Norvell DeAtkine examines the age old clash between Arabs and Kurds. The young Kurdish interpreter for American troops pointed … 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

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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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 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

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 … Keep Reading

July 23, 2018

Workers Unite! Soviet Influence, Eastern Europe and Reflections on the Prague Spring

On the 50th anniversary of the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia after the failed Prague Spring, Dr. Gary K. Busch reflects on the … 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

February 22, 2019

The struggle for Poland’s soul – religion, ultra nationalism and a populist priest

OPINION | Through the veils of religion, ultra nationalism and increasing tribal societal divides, Poland faces critical choices. It was not long ago that the world described Poland as an economic and political success story.… Keep Reading

February 10, 2019

Killing al Baghdadi – SOF operation sparks attempted coup against ISIS leader

As the sun sets on the Islamic State, its notorious leader faces a radical decision – a decision by his own men to remove him. After a Special Forces operation led by U.S. and British… Keep Reading

February 9, 2019

Europa – Si vis pacem, para bellum (If you want peace, prepare for war)

OPINION | With the awakening belligerence of Putin’s Russia and China’s growing diplomatic and economic bluster, is Europe really prepared? Si vis pacem, parabellum. If you want peace, prepare for war. This age-old adage formulated… Keep Reading

February 8, 2019

Organised Crime in Asia – An [In]convenient Relationship

There is an escalating crisis in Southeast Asia. A crisis developing from the symbiosis of organised crime, terrorism and the covert domestic and foreign policy ambitions of several Asian nations. Dr. Gary K. Busch examines… Keep Reading

January 29, 2019

Huawei – China’s telecom giant hits a giant wall

This Monday, in a 13-count indictment unsealed in a federal court in New York, four defendants affiliated with Chinese telecom juggernaut, Huawei Technologies were named, including Huawei’s CFO, Meng Wanzhou, the daughter of Huawei’s president… Keep Reading

January 25, 2019

Arabs and Kurds – Why can’t they just get along?

U.S. Army Colonel Norvell DeAtkine examines the age old clash between Arabs and Kurds. The young Kurdish interpreter for American troops pointed to a tattered Iraqi flag flying over a small government building. He told… 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

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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

Image 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.

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

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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

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