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Middle East – North Africa News Brief – Extended

November 21, 2017

MENA·MIDDLE EAST·NATIONAL SECURITY·News Wire·WORLD NEWS

Regional Low Intensity Conflicts. Covers November 13th to November 19th, 2017 – Current as of November 20th, 2017. | [Read Middle East

Image Rock the Kasbah: a Saudi coup that never was

Rock the Casbah: a Saudi coup that never was

November 15, 2017

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

Part 1 of the “American Foreign Policy Review” series: A look at our regional allies and foes. Part 2 follows. November 5,

Middle East – North Africa News Brief – Extended

November 14, 2017

MENA·MIDDLE EAST·NATIONAL SECURITY·News Wire·WORLD NEWS

Regional Low Intensity Conflicts. Covers November 5th to November 12th, 2017 – Current as of November 13th, 2017. | [Read Middle East

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

A global look at vehicular terror attacks

November 1, 2017

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In light of the recent lethal vehicular attack in New York City on October 31 2017, it is perhaps helpful to gain

Image U.S. pledges up to $60 million to support Africa 'G5 Sahel' counterterrorism efforts (Photo: Antoine Antoniol)

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

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

Middle East – North Africa News Brief – Extended

October 26, 2017

MENA·MIDDLE EAST·NATIONAL SECURITY·News Wire·WORLD NEWS

Regional Low Intensity Conflicts. Covers October 9th to October 24th, 2017 – Current as of October 25th, 2017. Bahrain: Shia government opposition

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

Turkish forces move in for a new operation in Syria

October 13, 2017

MENA·MIDDLE EAST·NATIONAL SECURITY·News Wire·Refugees·SECURITY·WORLD NEWS

On Friday, local news media reported that Turkish troops had entered northern Syria in a new effort to administer a de-escalation zone

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

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

US military to ramp up train, advise and assist in Africa and worldwide

October 9, 2017

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

Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Milley said Monday, at the annual Association of the U.S. Army conference (AUSA) meeting in Washington, D.C.,

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

Russia remains a resourceful ally to North Korea

October 5, 2017

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At the beginning of 2017, trade between North Korea and Russia more than doubled to $31.4 million. Just this month, a Russian

Lima Charlie interview – US 24th Air Force Cyber Command at Intelligence & National Security Summit

September 21, 2017

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Lima Charlie News Senior Correspondent (Cyber & Homeland Security) Capt. Gail Harris (US Navy Ret.) interviews USAF Col. Jennifer P. Sovada, Special

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Middle East – North Africa News Brief – Extended

Rock the Casbah: a Saudi coup that never was

Middle East – North Africa News Brief – Extended

A Kurdish ‘Game of Thrones’ unfolds in Iraq with a curious referendum

A global look at vehicular terror attacks

U.S. pledges $60 million to support Africa ‘G5 Sahel’ counterterrorism efforts

Reconsidering our Iranian Nuclear Policy in light of a changing threat landscape

Middle East – North Africa News Brief – Extended

Lima Charlie interviews CNN’s Peter Bergen about ‘Legion of Brothers’ and the future of Afghanistan

Turkish forces move in for a new operation in Syria

The Iran Nuclear Deal: Vital for U.S. National Security

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

US military to ramp up train, advise and assist in Africa and worldwide

As Iraq captures ISIS stronghold, regional powers prepare for new realities

Russia remains a resourceful ally to North Korea

Lima Charlie interview – US 24th Air Force Cyber Command at Intelligence & National Security Summit

News Wire

The Currency War Nobody Wants to Name

Europe will survive only if it pays someone else to die in its place

Can the U.S. Counter China’s Growing Soft and Sharp Power Influence Through Sanctions?

Fracture, Friction, Fatigue.

Idle Meandering Thoughts (Part 2 of 2)

Lebanon: Inside the Shell

Cyber Warfare Now – Tales from the Digital Battlefield

Israel-Hamas Cyberwar, when old warfare meets new

Huawei – China’s telecom giant hits a giant wall

Strike a deal with which devil? The many faces of the Taliban

The fate of Afghanistan’s NATO Generation

Afghanistan – A Bold Solution