![Image 'Sanctions and the Rise of Putin's Russia' - starring oligarchs, siloviki, Rossiyskaya mafiya and Oleg Deripaska [Lima Charlie News]](https://limacharlienews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Putin-oligarchs-Lima-Charlie-News.png)
‘Sanctions and the Rise of Putin’s Russia’ contains an all star cast that includes oligarchs, siloviki, Chekists, and Rossiyskaya mafiya. Special guest star, Oleg Deripaska, makes an appearance as a ‘special case’ along with a… Keep Reading
![Image The world has no option but to let Assad stay where he is ... for now [Lima Charlie News]](https://limacharlienews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/The-world-has-no-option-but-to-let-Assad-stay-where-he-is-...-for-the-time-being-480x320.png)
After the alleged chemical attack on the Syrian city of Douma, a coalition consisting of France, the UK and the US launched a large scale attack against Bashar al-Assad’s chemical warfare capability. If the coalition’s… Keep Reading
![Image The French in Syria - a long and tortured history [Lima Charlie News]](https://limacharlienews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/The-French-in-Syria-a-long-and-tortured-history-480x319.png)
France has taken the position that it is a humanitarian force, eager to bomb Syria for using chemical weapons and to promote regime change. Yet something’s not quite right with this picture. General Patton once… Keep Reading
![Image Macron ignores domestic pressure, attempts take the lead of Western diplomacy in Syria [Lima Charlie News][Image: Reuters / Stephane Mahe](https://limacharlienews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/2018_04_08_43616_1523165065._large-1-480x320.jpg)
Following Saturday’s attack on Syria, French President Emmanuel Macron moved to position himself as the head of Western diplomatic efforts to end the Syrian conflict. In spite of his show of strength, he is facing significant… Keep Reading
![Image Fight for influence in East Africa turns ugly as foreign powers demand more of a return on investment [Lima Charlie News][Image: Ahmed Jadallah/Reuters]](https://limacharlienews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Fight-for-influence-in-East-Africa-turns-ugly-as-foreign-powers-demand-more-of-a-return-on-investment-480x319.png)
In economically destitute Somalia, a little money goes a long way. Since the country collapsed, local politicians have leaned on foreign support. However, as East African markets have become more lucrative, foreign powers including the… Keep Reading
![Image The Week in U.S. Politics [Lima Charlie News]](https://limacharlienews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Lima-Charlie-Week-in-Politics-01-480x320.jpg)
Lima Charlie’s Weekly Review: U.S. Politics Edition – Highlights of the week in U.S. domestic, geo, cyber, politics. This week: Syrian missile strike, Paul Ryan’s exit, Mark Zuckerberg testifies, a European blockchain partnership and more. US… Keep Reading
Lima Charlie’s Weekly Review: U.S. Politics Edition – Highlights of the week in U.S. domestic, geo, cyber, politics. US Domestic Politics Trump Set to Send 4,000 National Guard Troops to Mexican Border On Friday, a… Keep Reading
On Monday, the Malaysian Parliament passed a harsh law to crack down on fake news, implementing a 6 year jail term and fines in excess of $100,000. And the government has a pretty good idea… Keep Reading
![Image At L.A. VA, Toxic Culture and Mismanagement Puts Veterans On The Street, Doctors Say [Lima Charlie News]](https://limacharlienews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/WESTLAVA-1-480x320.jpg)
Between the mansions of Beverly Hills and the beaches of Santa Monica, a 400-acre plot of land belonging to the Department of Veterans Affairs is quietly falling apart, inside and out. The West Los Angeles… Keep Reading
Lima Charlie’s Weekly Review: U.S. Politics Edition – Highlights of the week in U.S. domestic, geo, cyber, politics. US Domestic Politics President Trump Signs $1.3 Trillion Dollar Omnibus Spending Bill, Funding Government Through September 2018… Keep Reading
Lima Charlie’s Weekly Review: U.S. Politics Edition – Highlights of the week in U.S. domestic, geo, cyber, politics – March 17, 2018. US Domestic Politics Marine-Vet Conor Lamb Clinches Narrow Victory in Pennsylvania Special Election… Keep Reading
![Image Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, Egypt's President for life? [Lima Charlie News]](https://limacharlienews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Abdel-Fattah-el-Sisi-Egypts-President-for-life-480x320.jpg)
Meet the new boss. Same as the old boss. On March 26th, Egypt will hold its presidential “election.” This coming election has received little coverage in the West, and for good reason. Its outcome is… Keep Reading
Lima Charlie’s Weekly Review: U.S. Politics Edition – Highlights of the week in U.S. domestic, geo, cyber, politics – March 11, 2018. U.S. Domestic Politics Following a 7-hour-long hostage-taking incident at the Veterans Home of… Keep Reading
![Image China's President Xi is not an emperor, he’s a planner [Lima Charlie News]](https://limacharlienews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Chinas-President-Xi-is-not-an-emperor-he’s-a-planner-480x319.png)
On February 25th, China’s official press agency, Xinhua News, announced a proposal by the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress to make a series of amendments to the constitution. The most substantial of these… Keep Reading
Lima Charlie’s Weekly Review: U.S. Politics Edition – Highlights of the week in U.S. domestic, geo, cyber, politics – March 3, 2018. U.S. Domestic Politics On Friday, President Donald Trump announced impending tariffs on steel… Keep Reading
![Image In Mao’s shadow, Xi Jinping rules absolutely over China [Lima Charlie News]](https://limacharlienews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/In-Mao’s-shadow-Xi-Jinping-rules-absolutely-over-China-Lima-Charlie-News-480x320.jpg)
Xi Jinping will soon remove one of the last remaining obstacles to his presidency. Almost certain to be passed by China’s National People’s Congress this week, a legal reform that removes the term limitation on the… Keep Reading
