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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

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

Free press, censorship, Bassem Youssef and a behind the scenes look at the film ‘Tickling Giants’

October 15, 2017

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A free press is the cornerstone of every thriving democracy. As such, Lima Charlie News has continued to report about oppressive censorship

Africa, French colonialism, and thoughts from the backseat of a Casablanca taxi

October 12, 2017

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Casablanca. The Moroccan economic hub was quickly awakening to yet another rainy day. Its cafes were filling up, and its streets bustled

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

We have no friends but the mountains: a background to Kurdish autonomy

October 10, 2017

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Today about 30 million Kurds occupy a region that includes enclaves within Iraq, Iran, Syria and Turkey. The role and status of

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

Combating Veteran Suicide – Lima Charlie interviews USC CIR’s Nate Graeser

September 28, 2017

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A study released by the Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA) on September 15, 2017, continues to shed light on information about Veterans

Image The toll civilian life takes on Weekend Warriors

The toll civilian life takes on Weekend Warriors – Lima Charlie interviews USC CIR’s Dr. Sara Kintzle

September 28, 2017

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The U.S. Army Reserve and the States’ National Guard are key components of our military. The Reserve and Guard are almost 40%

Reflecting on the Personal Consequences of Combat

September 25, 2017

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Hyper-vigilance, unfortunately, for many veterans cannot simply be turned off. It can seep into everyday life, as its consequences tend to impact

Veterans & Moral Injury – Lima Charlie interviews USC CIR’s Dr. Hazel Atuel

September 23, 2017

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Moral injury is a subject that is widely misunderstood and a key symptom of participating in war and conflict. The U.S. Department

Myanmar’s crisis is much more than the Rohingya

September 21, 2017

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The General Assembly of the United Nations is meeting in New York to try and resolve the problem of the expulsion of

USC ‘State of the American Veteran Conference’ to address critical Veteran issues

September 20, 2017

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The University of Southern California’s Center for Innovation and Research on Veterans & Military Families kicks off its annual ‘State of the

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.