John Sjoholm

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Review: Star Wars Rogue One, captures the true dark side of insurgency

January 11, 2017

Lima Charlie MENA Chief John Sjoholm reviews Star Wars, Rogue One, and reminds us that those drawn into battle against insurgencies, can

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Dozens killed, wounded in Taliban suicide attack outside Afghan Parliament

January 10, 2017

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KABUL, AFGHANISTAN, JANUARY 10TH 2017, LIMA CHARLIE NEWS WIRE | Two explosions ripped through the Darulaman Road area, near the Parliament and

US Army Special Forces Soldier dies in Jordan

January 10, 2017

MENA·MIDDLE EAST·News Wire

AMMAN, JORDAN, JANUARY 10TH 2017, LIMA CHARLIE NEWS WIRE | The DOD has released the identity of the US Army Special Forces

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Jordan, a Middle East crossroads in crisis

January 9, 2017

Headlines·MENA·MIDDLE EAST·Op-Ed·Opinion | Analysis

Op-Ed. A staunch US ally, Jordan has for a long time been a reliable recruiting ground for jihadist entities. In the midst

Oil power play: As US and Saudi interests wane, Iran steps up its game

January 6, 2017

AFRICA·Headlines·MENA·MIDDLE EAST·News·WORLD NEWS

While international oil leviathan ExxonMobil is pulling out of half of its exploration blocks in the Kurdish region, Iran is pushing for

Brothers in Arms, Donald Trump, cigars and a fine steak dinner: The Library in Amman

January 3, 2017

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Reflections on a peaceful meal with brothers in arms at a Middle Eastern oasis. A review of the Library Lounge & Cigar

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ISIS attacks on Christian targets mark holidays in 2016

December 30, 2016

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Terror attacks in Berlin, Cairo and Jordan against Christian targets during the holidays mark ongoing extremist surge to push radical Islamic message

ISIS takes back Palmyra, may have scored Russian missile system

December 16, 2016

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ISIS may have obtained a high altitude Russian surface-to-air missile system after recapturing the ancient city of Palmyra, Syria. Palmyra, Syria – ISIS

The Devil in Mosul – ISIS Battle Devastates People of Iraq

December 6, 2016

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Lima Charlie News reports on how the battle against ISIS has affected soldier and civilian alike, creating trying times for the people

Iran’s Gunrunners: New Report Establishes Credible Link to Iranian Arms Trafficking

November 30, 2016

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Lima Charlie News Exclusive: Just released report by Conflict Armament Research shows link between Iran and the trafficking of thousands of weapons

Should the U.S. Shift From Saudi Arabia to Iran?

November 28, 2016

FOREIGN POLICY·Headlines·MENA·MIDDLE EAST·NATIONAL SECURITY·Op-Ed·Opinion | Analysis·WORLD NEWS

A candid examination of the prospect of moving on from Saudi influence towards a partnership with Iran. Those who oppose a shift away

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UPDATE Syria: Turks Lay Siege to Al Bab, Prepare to March on Manbij

November 22, 2016

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Turkish backed forces have laid siege to the ISIS held city of al Bab, Syria, with forces preparing to march on the nearby city

Showdown in Al Bab – Turks, Kurds, ISIS Clash in a Syrian City

November 18, 2016

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Just where is al Bab and why should we care? Three regional factions, including NATO ally Turkey, the Kurds and ISIS fight

In the Shadow of US Post Election the Battle Against ISIS Rages On

November 12, 2016

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As the Mosul Offensive against ISIL grinds on, brutal fighting in close quarters and a fleeing population have hampered the US led

Target ISIS: Operation ‘Euphrates Anger’ Begins Liberation of Raqqa

November 7, 2016

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The liberation of Raqqa, Syria, the self-proclaimed capital of ISIS, has begun. Operation ‘Euphrates Anger’ follows the U.S. backed coalition offensive in