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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
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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
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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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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
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
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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
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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
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The Right Response to the Death of Jamal Khashoggi
Opinion | Jamal Khashoggi’s murder is not an isolated incident but part of a pattern of reckless and destructive behavior by the Saudi Kingdom that includes ongoing support for extremist groups, the war in Yemen,… Keep Reading
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Welcome to Jordan! A Return of Hope and Dignity
Trapped in a game of geostrategic chess, Jordan stands as a buffer in a region with little stability. Part 3 of a 3 part series. [Part 1 | Part 2] The Jordanian economy is beyond… Keep Reading
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When your allies prefer to buy Russian arms – America’s growing headache
Russia continues to export arms, including its S-400 missile system, to long standing U.S. and NATO allies causing legal and political headaches. In the past two years Qatar, Iraq, Egypt and even the Kingdom of… Keep Reading
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A Russian proposal to the refugees of Syria
Russia is not resting on its laurels. With Syria’s central government readying to dismantle the last remainders of opposition in Daraa, Russia is seeking to re-legitimise the al Assad regime. To accomplish this, Russia and… Keep Reading
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Blindspot on a Bureaucracy: Who’s supposed to ‘pay’ what to NATO?
Since 1949 NATO has been the cornerstone of Europe’s security. Amid tensions with Russia at a new high, NATO members have committed to spending more on defense, for which President Trump’s strong rhetoric deserves credit.… Keep Reading
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#GailForce: U.S. Intelligence community confirms ongoing Russian ‘malign influence’ operations at Aspen Security Forum
The U.S. Intelligence community tells it like it is at the annual Aspen Security Forum. A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on. – Winston… Keep Reading
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How the Daraa Offensive will change America’s presence in Syria
With the looming Syrian government offensive in Daraa, the U.S. may be facing its final opportunity to check the Assad regime without further escalating the conflict. Since the Syrian regime, led by Bashar Al-Assad, initiated… Keep Reading
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Opinion | America’s Upside Down Foreign Policy
The Pentagon’s National Defense Strategy called for the US to focus on countering China and Russia on the world stage. Yet, while past presidents have deviated from or even ignored the NDS, President Trump appears… Keep Reading
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NATO’s embrace of Colombia signals Western insecurities about China’s growing influence in Latin America
With Chinese investment and influence in Latin America on the rise, NATO and the U.S. welcomed Colombia into NATO’s global partnership, the first Latin American country to join. In May, Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos… Keep Reading
