MIDDLE EAST Archives

Should the U.S. Shift From Saudi Arabia to Iran?

November 28, 2016

FOREIGN POLICY·Headlines·MENA·MIDDLE EAST·NATIONAL SECURITY·Op-Ed·Opinion | Analysis·WORLD NEWS

A candid examination of the prospect of moving on from Saudi influence towards a partnership with Iran. Those who oppose a shift away

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UPDATE Syria: Turks Lay Siege to Al Bab, Prepare to March on Manbij

November 22, 2016

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Turkish backed forces have laid siege to the ISIS held city of al Bab, Syria, with forces preparing to march on the nearby city

Showdown in Al Bab – Turks, Kurds, ISIS Clash in a Syrian City

November 18, 2016

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Just where is al Bab and why should we care? Three regional factions, including NATO ally Turkey, the Kurds and ISIS fight

In the Shadow of US Post Election the Battle Against ISIS Rages On

November 12, 2016

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As the Mosul Offensive against ISIL grinds on, brutal fighting in close quarters and a fleeing population have hampered the US led

Target ISIS: Operation ‘Euphrates Anger’ Begins Liberation of Raqqa

November 7, 2016

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The liberation of Raqqa, Syria, the self-proclaimed capital of ISIS, has begun. Operation ‘Euphrates Anger’ follows the U.S. backed coalition offensive in

ISIS Offensive – Next Stop: al Raqqa

October 27, 2016

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The US gears up for another offensive on the Islamic State, the liberation of al Raqqa. Obstacles are many, least of which is

Middle East – North Africa Update

October 24, 2016

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Middle East – North Africa (MENA) Update: SITREP of the week’s news from Yemen, Iraq, Turkey, Syria, Egypt, Jordan, UAE, Saudi Arabia,

Mosul Offensive Continues: U.S. Navy EOD Chief Killed, Kirkuk Attacked, Church Bells Ring

October 22, 2016

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One week into the Mosul Offensive, Coalition Forces continue to advance amidst ISIS sleeper cells and suicide bombers in Kirkuk, while U.S.

Mosul Offensive: Can the Alliance Keep It Together?

October 18, 2016

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Day 2 of operations to liberate Mosul, Iraq, saw Shi’a, Kurdish and Iraqi forces work together against fierce ISIS resistance. Reports indicate

Mosul Offensive Day 1: Suicide Squads, VBIEDs, PBIEDs and Air Strikes

October 17, 2016

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The U.S. led ground offensive to liberate Mosul, Iraq from ISIS began today. Lima Charlie News veteran correspondents report. IRAQ – On

‘What is Aleppo?’

October 14, 2016

AFRICA·Headlines·MENA·MIDDLE EAST·Op-Ed·Opinion | Analysis·WORLD NEWS

OpEd examines our knowledge, or lack thereof, of a city and a people under siege. ‘What is Aleppo?’ The barrel bomb floated

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Lima Charlie News: Middle East Update

October 13, 2016

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Lima Charlie News Middle East – North Africa (MENA) Update: A Week Gone By / MENA NEWS BLAST – OCT13 SITREP of the

Russian Syrian Airstrikes Devastate Aleppo – Ceasefire Talks Scheduled

October 12, 2016

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Russian and Syrian airstrikes devastate Aleppo killing 81, injuring over 80; Russia, US call for ceasefire talks. Russian and Syrian airstrikes devastated