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Efforts to economically link China and Pakistan hit a road block

December 11, 2017

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Lima Charlie Business | Asia On Friday, Chinese expatriates in Pakistan received a warning from their home country: “It is understood that

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

December 7, 2017

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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

Lebanon: the Coming Uncivil War

December 3, 2017

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Part 2 of the “American Foreign Policy Review” series takes a look at our regional allies and foes and a region facing

Macron lays out policies on Françafrique

December 2, 2017

AFRICA·EUROPE·FOREIGN POLICY·News Wire·Politics·WORLD NEWS

Last week, French president Emmanuel Macron participated in an informal ritual of French presidents: The Big Africa Speech. At the beginning

Image Kurdistan Regional Government accepts Iraqi court ruling denying independence

Kurdistan accepts Iraqi court ruling denying independence

November 18, 2017

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As forecast by Lima Charlie News in recent coverage of the ongoing situation in Northern Iraq, the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) released

Image Rock the Kasbah: a Saudi coup that never was

Rock the Casbah: a Saudi coup that never was

November 15, 2017

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Part 1 of the “American Foreign Policy Review” series: A look at our regional allies and foes. Part 2 follows. November 5,

A Kurdish ‘Game of Thrones’ unfolds in Iraq with a curious referendum

November 3, 2017

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In a gamble to preserve his power and legacy in the region, and to wield personal influence on the international stage, Iraqi

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

October 28, 2017

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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

100,000 Kurds Flee Kirkuk

October 20, 2017

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Iraqi armed forces have seized the city of Kirkuk, and reportedly 100,000 Kurds are now fleeing the region out of fear of

Lima Charlie interviews CNN’s Peter Bergen about ‘Legion of Brothers’ and the future of Afghanistan

October 17, 2017

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Lima Charlie News MENA Report covers Middle East / North Africa developments as reported by Lima Charlie’s MENA Bureau. This week, MENA

Spain positions to contain Catalonia’s independence

October 13, 2017

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On Wednesday, Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy demanded the Catalan regional government clarify whether it considers itself independent. After a referendum took

The Iran Nuclear Deal: Vital for U.S. National Security

October 12, 2017

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The Iran Nuclear Deal, also known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), is the best policy option to ensure Tehran

US military to ramp up train, advise and assist in Africa and worldwide

October 9, 2017

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Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Milley said Monday, at the annual Association of the U.S. Army conference (AUSA) meeting in Washington, D.C.,

As Iraq captures ISIS stronghold, regional powers prepare for new realities

October 6, 2017

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Iraqi forces captured the Islamic State’s last stronghold in northern Iraq on Thursday, leaving the self-proclaimed caliphate with just one more base

Russia remains a resourceful ally to North Korea

October 5, 2017

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At the beginning of 2017, trade between North Korea and Russia more than doubled to $31.4 million. Just this month, a Russian

Saudi prince cracks down on dissent while pushing reform

September 29, 2017

FOREIGN POLICY·MENA·MIDDLE EAST·News Wire

Over the past two weeks, Saudi Arabian security forces have arrested dozens of public figures, seemingly at the behest of Muhammad bin

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