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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

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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?

September 14, 2017

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

Image Russia began its newest round of war games, “Zapad-2017” (the Russian word for “West”), on Thursday.

Zapad 2017 kicks off as Russia’s “West” war games challenge NATO

September 14, 2017

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Russia began its newest round of war games, “Zapad-2017” (the Russian word for “West”), on Thursday. According to Russian officials the exercise

The solution to North Korea won’t come from a tweet

September 5, 2017

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North Korea (‘DPRK’) announced it has tested a new ‘hydrogen bomb’ as its sixth test to date in the development of a

A Different Perspective of the US-North Korea Conflict – China’s Media Coverage

August 29, 2017

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While covering the tension between the U.S. and North Korea, Chinese media emphasizes three principles in general: denuclearization and stabilization on the