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The few, the unelected, the shadowy coup against Lt. Gen. Mike Flynn

February 18, 2017

ECONOMICS·Headlines·MENA·NATIONAL SECURITY·Op-Ed·Opinion | Analysis·Politics·U.S. | WASHINGTON D.C.

OPINION. Lt. Gen. Flynn was removed by the few, the unelected. Who will be the next lamb to the slaughter? And at

Trump’s Middle Eastern War, A Bay of Pigs in the making

February 8, 2017

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OpEd: An open plea to the Trump Administration to not abandon America’s Kurdish allies as they wage war on the Islamic State. In

NATO Iraq training program launched to assist in fight against Islamic State

February 5, 2017

Headlines·MENA·MIDDLE EAST·NATIONAL SECURITY

BAGHDAD, IRAQ, 5TH FEBRUARY 2017, LIMA CHARLIE NEWS WIRE Today, 5th of February, a new NATO training program is being launched in

Trump National Security Council orders and appointments raise concerns

January 31, 2017

Headlines·NATIONAL SECURITY·News Wire·Politics·U.S. | WASHINGTON D.C.

The Trump administration has announced that the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) will be included in the National Security Council. White House spokesman,

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US Special Operations air and ground assault takes out al Qaeda compound in Yemen

January 29, 2017

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Large scale US Special Operations assault in Yemen leaves 1 US Navy SEAL dead, 3 Special Operations members wounded, upwards of 45

Denmark deploys Army Special Forces to Syria

January 22, 2017

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Denmark has ordered its Armed Forces to begin deployment of its elite Special Forces Jægerkorpset and Frømandskorpset units to Syria to join

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‘Trump conflicts of interest endanger national security’ – The Horse Race interviews Jim Arkedis, Ep.27

January 20, 2017

NATIONAL SECURITY·Podcasts·Politics·U.S. | WASHINGTON D.C.

The Horse Race is back! This week on ‘Inauguration Day’ Bonus Episode 27: Brendan McKinnon interviews Special Guest Jim Arkedis, about his

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ISIS attacks on Christian targets mark holidays in 2016

December 30, 2016

AFRICA·Headlines·MENA·MIDDLE EAST·NATIONAL SECURITY·News·WORLD NEWS

Terror attacks in Berlin, Cairo and Jordan against Christian targets during the holidays mark ongoing extremist surge to push radical Islamic message

Donald Trump and Jerusalem – What will become of Israel’s Holy City?

December 12, 2016

FOREIGN POLICY·Headlines·MENA·MIDDLE EAST·NATIONAL SECURITY·News·WORLD NEWS

The world’s Holy City of Jerusalem, sacred to Jews, Muslims and Christians, is claimed by both Israelis and Palestinians as their capital.

The Devil in Mosul – ISIS Battle Devastates People of Iraq

December 6, 2016

AFRICA·Headlines·MENA·MIDDLE EAST·NATIONAL SECURITY·News·WORLD NEWS

Lima Charlie News reports on how the battle against ISIS has affected soldier and civilian alike, creating trying times for the people

Iran’s Gunrunners: New Report Establishes Credible Link to Iranian Arms Trafficking

November 30, 2016

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Lima Charlie News Exclusive: Just released report by Conflict Armament Research shows link between Iran and the trafficking of thousands of weapons

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

AFRICA·FOREIGN POLICY·Headlines·MENA·MIDDLE EAST·NATIONAL SECURITY·News·WORLD NEWS

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

Lima Charlie’s South East Asia Update

November 2, 2016

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NOV 2 – South East Asia News Briefing: Kerry Pushes for TPP; China’s New Core Leader; Philippines Duterte Meltdowns; Burma’s Ethnic Tensions Test Peace.