David Firester, Author at Lima Charlie World

The Trump Doctrine: Flexible Engagement Under Unbalanced Multipolarity

January 3, 2018

AMERICAS·FOREIGN POLICY·Headlines·NATIONAL SECURITY·Op-Ed·Opinion | Analysis·Politics·SECURITY

One of the privileges of writing for Lima Charlie News is that as veterans we are given the opportunity to write about

Might Imperial Overstretch be the Fate of Iran? Incipient Unrest and its Implications

December 30, 2017

FOREIGN POLICY·MENA·MIDDLE EAST·News Wire·WORLD NEWS

As the Persian theocracy has been securing its western flank and consolidating its gains against its vanquished enemies in Syria, it seems the costs are being

What’s the significance of Trump’s Jerusalem Embassy Order? Not much, unless you make it so

December 7, 2017

FOREIGN POLICY·Headlines·MENA·MIDDLE EAST·Op-Ed·Opinion | Analysis·Politics·SECURITY·U.S. | WASHINGTON D.C.·WORLD NEWS

Op-Ed on President Trump’s recent decision to move the U.S. Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. President Trump, in accordance with

A global look at vehicular terror attacks

November 1, 2017

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In light of the recent lethal vehicular attack in New York City on October 31 2017, it is perhaps helpful to gain

Image U.S. pledges up to $60 million to support Africa 'G5 Sahel' counterterrorism efforts (Photo: Antoine Antoniol)

U.S. pledges $60 million to support Africa ‘G5 Sahel’ counterterrorism efforts

October 30, 2017

AFRICA·Headlines·MENA·MIDDLE EAST·NATIONAL SECURITY·WORLD NEWS

Today, U.S. Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson, announced a $60 million dollar pledge in support of a multilateral, United Nations effort in

Reconsidering our Iranian Nuclear Policy in light of a changing threat landscape

October 28, 2017

FOREIGN POLICY·Headlines·MENA·MIDDLE EAST·NATIONAL SECURITY·Opinion | Analysis·Politics·SECURITY·U.S. | WASHINGTON D.C.·WORLD NEWS

On October 13, 2017, President Trump outlined what appears to be an alteration in U.S. foreign policy toward Iran.[1] “We will not continue

From Las Vegas shooting emerges everyday heroes, ‘Combat Veterans’

October 2, 2017

AMERICAS·Breaking News·News Wire·Op-Ed·Opinion | Analysis·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

Reflecting on the Personal Consequences of Combat

September 25, 2017

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Hyper-vigilance, unfortunately, for many veterans cannot simply be turned off. It can seep into everyday life, as its consequences tend to impact

China’s Surprise Attack Preparations: Defensive Posturing or Strategic Signaling?

September 14, 2017

ASIA·FOREIGN POLICY·Headlines·NATIONAL SECURITY·SECURITY·WORLD NEWS

Last Wednesday, China reportedly conducted military exercises as a means to cope with a sea-based “surprise attack” emanating from the Korean peninsula.