A Kurdish ‘Game of Thrones’ unfolds in Iraq with a curious referendum November 3, 2017 FOREIGN POLICY·Headlines·MENA·MIDDLE EAST·NATIONAL SECURITY·Op-Ed·Opinion | Analysis·Politics·WORLD NEWS In a gamble to preserve his power and legacy in the region, and to wield personal influence on the international stage, Iraqi Read More
U.S. pledges $60 million to support Africa ‘G5 Sahel’ counterterrorism efforts October 30, 2017 AFRICA·Headlines·MENA·MIDDLE EAST·NATIONAL SECURITY·WORLD NEWS Today, U.S. Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson, announced a $60 million dollar pledge in support of a multilateral, United Nations effort in Read More
Reconsidering our Iranian Nuclear Policy in light of a changing threat landscape October 28, 2017 FOREIGN POLICY·Headlines·MENA·MIDDLE EAST·NATIONAL SECURITY·Opinion | Analysis·Politics·SECURITY·U.S. | WASHINGTON D.C.·WORLD NEWS 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 Read More
Indonesia mass murders were known to U.S. officials October 25, 2017 ASIA·Headlines·Human Rights·Refugees·SOUTH EAST ASIA·WORLD NEWS Washington, DC The U.S. Government provided support to Indonesia while up to one million suspected communist sympathizers were being killed by the Read More
Declaring the Opioid Crisis a ‘National Emergency’ is Important for Veterans October 25, 2017 AMERICAS·Headlines·HEALTH·Politics·U.S. | WASHINGTON D.C.·VA·VETERANS President Donald Trump has promised to officially declare the opioid epidemic a “national emergency.” “We’re going to have a major announcement, probably Read More
Lima Charlie interviews CNN’s Peter Bergen about ‘Legion of Brothers’ and the future of Afghanistan October 17, 2017 ASIA·FOREIGN POLICY·Headlines·MENA·MIDDLE EAST·NATIONAL SECURITY·Op-Ed·Opinion | Analysis·Podcasts·SECURITY·VETERANS·WORLD NEWS Lima Charlie News MENA Report covers Middle East / North Africa developments as reported by Lima Charlie’s MENA Bureau. This week, MENA Read More
Free press, censorship, Bassem Youssef and a behind the scenes look at the film ‘Tickling Giants’ October 15, 2017 Culture·FILM·Headlines·MENA·MIDDLE EAST·TV·Video A free press is the cornerstone of every thriving democracy. As such, Lima Charlie News has continued to report about oppressive censorship Read More
Africa, French colonialism, and thoughts from the backseat of a Casablanca taxi October 12, 2017 AFRICA·EUROPE·Headlines·MENA·MIDDLE EAST·Op-Ed·Opinion | Analysis·WORLD NEWS Casablanca. The Moroccan economic hub was quickly awakening to yet another rainy day. Its cafes were filling up, and its streets bustled Read More
The Iran Nuclear Deal: Vital for U.S. National Security October 12, 2017 Breaking News·FOREIGN POLICY·Headlines·MENA·MIDDLE EAST·NATIONAL SECURITY·News·Politics·SECURITY·United Nations·WORLD NEWS The Iran Nuclear Deal, also known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), is the best policy option to ensure Tehran Read More
We have no friends but the mountains: a background to Kurdish autonomy October 10, 2017 AFRICA·Headlines·MENA·MIDDLE EAST·NATIONAL SECURITY·Op-Ed·Opinion | Analysis·SECURITY·WORLD NEWS Today about 30 million Kurds occupy a region that includes enclaves within Iraq, Iran, Syria and Turkey. The role and status of Read More
As Iraq captures ISIS stronghold, regional powers prepare for new realities October 6, 2017 FOREIGN POLICY·Headlines·MENA·MIDDLE EAST·NATIONAL SECURITY·RUSSIA·SECURITY·WORLD NEWS Iraqi forces captured the Islamic State’s last stronghold in northern Iraq on Thursday, leaving the self-proclaimed caliphate with just one more base Read More
Combating Veteran Suicide – Lima Charlie interviews USC CIR’s Nate Graeser September 28, 2017 CIR·Headlines·OUTREACH·Podcasts·PTSD·RESOURCES·USC-CIR·VA·VETERANS·Veterans Programs A study released by the Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA) on September 15, 2017, continues to shed light on information about Veterans Read More
The toll civilian life takes on Weekend Warriors – Lima Charlie interviews USC CIR’s Dr. Sara Kintzle September 28, 2017 CIR·Headlines·OUTREACH·Podcasts·PTSD·RESOURCES·USC-CIR·VA·VETERANS·Veterans Programs The U.S. Army Reserve and the States’ National Guard are key components of our military. The Reserve and Guard are almost 40% Read More
Reflecting on the Personal Consequences of Combat September 25, 2017 AMERICAS·CIR·Headlines·Op-Ed·Opinion | Analysis·PTSD·RESOURCES·USC-CIR·VETERANS·Veterans Programs Hyper-vigilance, unfortunately, for many veterans cannot simply be turned off. It can seep into everyday life, as its consequences tend to impact Read More
Veterans & Moral Injury – Lima Charlie interviews USC CIR’s Dr. Hazel Atuel September 23, 2017 CIR·Headlines·OUTREACH·Podcasts·PTSD·RESOURCES·USC-CIR·VA·VETERANS·Veterans Programs Moral injury is a subject that is widely misunderstood and a key symptom of participating in war and conflict. The U.S. Department Read More
Myanmar’s crisis is much more than the Rohingya September 21, 2017 ASIA·Headlines·Human Rights·Op-Ed·Opinion | Analysis·Refugees·SOUTH EAST ASIA·WORLD NEWS The General Assembly of the United Nations is meeting in New York to try and resolve the problem of the expulsion of Read More