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
USC ‘State of the American Veteran Conference’ to address critical Veteran issues September 20, 2017 AMERICAS·Headlines·HEALTH·News·OUTREACH·USC-CIR·VA·VETERANS·Veterans Programs The University of Southern California’s Center for Innovation and Research on Veterans & Military Families kicks off its annual ‘State of the Read More
China’s Surprise Attack Preparations: Defensive Posturing or Strategic Signaling? September 14, 2017 ASIA·FOREIGN POLICY·Headlines·NATIONAL SECURITY·SECURITY·WORLD NEWS Last Wednesday, China reportedly conducted military exercises as a means to cope with a sea-based “surprise attack” emanating from the Korean peninsula. Read More
Russia arms deal marks ever widening gap between NATO and Turkey September 13, 2017 ASIA·Headlines·MENA·MIDDLE EAST·RUSSIA·RUSSIA | FSU·WORLD NEWS Despite, or in spite, of its NATO allies’ objections Turkey has proceeded with the purchase of the Russian S-400 missile defense system. Read More
The Final Movement of the Islamic State September 13, 2017 Headlines·MENA·MIDDLE EAST·NATIONAL SECURITY·SECURITY·WORLD NEWS The grand symphony of Death and Destruction continues to play itself out across the streets of Deir Ezzor. A mortar round detonates. Read More
DACA Dreamers – my family story September 12, 2017 AMERICAS·Headlines·Immigration·Op-Ed·Opinion | Analysis·Politics·VETERANS My dad, Jose Louis Perez, was the youngest of 10 children. He was born in Mexico. In the early 60’s, his parents decided Read More