Lebanon: the Coming Uncivil War
Part 2 of the “American Foreign Policy Review” series takes a look at our regional allies and foes and a region facing
Disrupting Geostrategic Thought
Macron lays out policies on Françafrique
Last week, French president Emmanuel Macron participated in an informal ritual of French presidents: The Big Africa Speech. At the beginning
Kurdistan accepts Iraqi court ruling denying independence
As forecast by Lima Charlie News in recent coverage of the ongoing situation in Northern Iraq, the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) released
Rock the Casbah: a Saudi coup that never was
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Over the past two weeks, Saudi Arabian security forces have arrested dozens of public figures, seemingly at the behest of Muhammad bin
China’s Surprise Attack Preparations: Defensive Posturing or Strategic Signaling?
Last Wednesday, China reportedly conducted military exercises as a means to cope with a sea-based “surprise attack” emanating from the Korean peninsula.
Zapad 2017 kicks off as Russia’s “West” war games challenge NATO
Russia began its newest round of war games, “Zapad-2017” (the Russian word for “West”), on Thursday. According to Russian officials the exercise
