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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

AMERICAS·MENA·MIDDLE EAST·NATIONAL SECURITY·New York City·News Wire·SECURITY·WORLD NEWS

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

Indonesia mass murders were known to U.S. officials

October 25, 2017

ASIA·Headlines·Human Rights·Refugees·SOUTH EAST ASIA·WORLD NEWS

Washington, DC The U.S. Government provided support to Indonesia while up to one million suspected communist sympathizers were being killed by the

100,000 Kurds Flee Kirkuk

October 20, 2017

AFRICA·FOREIGN POLICY·MENA·MIDDLE EAST·News Wire·Refugees·WORLD NEWS

Iraqi armed forces have seized the city of Kirkuk, and reportedly 100,000 Kurds are now fleeing the region out of fear of

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

Spain positions to contain Catalonia’s independence

October 13, 2017

EUROPE·FOREIGN POLICY·News·News Wire·Politics·WORLD NEWS

On Wednesday, Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy demanded the Catalan regional government clarify whether it considers itself independent. After a referendum took

Kenya bans street protests over election confrontation

October 13, 2017

AFRICA·Human Rights·LAW & INSTITUTIONS·MENA·News Wire·WORLD NEWS

Kenya outlawed opposition protests in its three largest cities on Thursday, just two days after presidential challenger Raila Odinga decided to withdraw

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

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

October 12, 2017

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

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

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

Middle East – North Africa News Brief – Regional Low Intensity Conflicts

October 9, 2017

MENA·MIDDLE EAST·News Wire·WORLD NEWS

MENA Regional Low Intensity Conflicts: October 2nd to October 8th, 2017. Bahrain: Shia government opposition groups continue to call for nationwide protests, but