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The Dodik Problem – Civil War in the Balkans Looms Large

November 17, 2021

As the U.S. and E.U. remain asleep at the wheel, the Balkans face what could be another Serb, Bosnian, Croat civil war,

American Insurgency – What Does a Peaceful Transition of Power Look Like Now?

January 17, 2021

America is supposed to be the world’s exporter of democracy, a profile in and of the peaceful transition of power for our

As Trump’s hold on power fades domestic hybrid warfare rages on

December 10, 2020

Behind the scenes of a Trump power grab, America remains engaged in its own, internal, political hybrid warfare.

Cyber Warfare Now – Tales from the Digital Battlefield

July 2, 2019

Democracies worldwide are facing critical challenges from ever expanding cyberwarfare operations with the ability to not just threaten infrastructure, but to control

Israel-Hamas Cyberwar, when old warfare meets new

May 11, 2019

While strategies shift, Israel and Hamas continue to battle in both cyberspace and conventional space. Israel struck 320 ground targets in the

Murder, genocide, politics and the almost surrender of Radovan Karadžić

April 19, 2019

Amidst a bloody genocidal war that erupted after the breakup of Yugoslavia, in 1992, author William Stuebner was sent into the fray

Imagine a Global Space Community … The Space Foundation Can

April 5, 2019

Lima Charlie World is attending the Space Foundation’s Space Symposium in Colorado to discover how the world’s space agencies, military communities and

Is Russia Failing in Ukraine? A Diminishing Threat

March 23, 2019

As the conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues, with the threat of a potentially greater conflict emerging, critical factors have emerged that

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

March 22, 2019

18 years later, the U.S. is engaged in negotiations with the Taliban over the future of Afghanistan. But what exactly is “the

Brothers in Arms, Donald Trump, cigars and a fine steak dinner: The Library in Amman

January 3, 2017

Reflections on a peaceful meal with brothers in arms at a Middle Eastern oasis. A review of the Library Lounge & Cigar

Swords to Plowshares: Urban Farming for the New Warrior

August 19, 2016

A U.S. Army combat veteran reports on the therapeutic nature of returning to the land, and a business built on urban farming.

‘Tickling Giants’ – Bassem Youssef, Sara Taksler charm & inspire

August 17, 2016

I remember landing in Cairo during the 2011 Egyptian Revolution, and taking a taxi to the Windsor Hotel. It is located within

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Cyberwar concerns rise after US-UK accuse Russia of large scale cyber attack

April 21, 2018

John Sjoholm

UK and US intelligence agencies accuse Russia of having carried out a series of cyber attacks against Western cyber infrastructure. The Kremlin

Aluminium price surge after US-Russia sanctions threatens worldwide production and availability

April 21, 2018

John Sjoholm

U.S. sanctions against the Russian aluminium industry are causing commodities markets to surge, but they may also damage worldwide production capabilities and

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Iran joins Russia in banning messaging app Telegram

April 20, 2018

Lima Charlie

Iran’s highest leader announced that the government will institute a nationwide ban against Telegram, the popular encrypted messaging app, following in the

Pakistan Supreme Court appears to be running the country

April 20, 2018

Lima Charlie

After a spat with the ruling Islamist party, the Pakistani military has empowered the Judiciary to take over more of the day

The French in Syria – a long and tortured history

April 19, 2018

Dr. Gary K. Busch

France has taken the position that it is a humanitarian force, eager to bomb Syria for using chemical weapons and to promote

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Macron ignores domestic pressure, attempts to take the lead of Western diplomacy in Syria

April 19, 2018

Lima Charlie

Following Saturday’s attack on Syria, French President Emmanuel Macron moved to position himself as the head of Western diplomatic efforts to end the

Fight for influence in East Africa turns ugly as foreign powers demand more of a return on investment

April 16, 2018

Lima Charlie

In economically destitute Somalia, a little money goes a long way. Since the country collapsed, local politicians have leaned on foreign support.

3,600 US troops arrive in Jordan for joint exercise ‘Eager Lion’ – MENA Brief

April 16, 2018

MENA Bureau

MENA News Brief: Regional Low Intensity Conflicts, April 9th to April 15th – Current as of April 16, 2018. This week’s report covers Jordan,

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This Week in U.S. Politics

April 16, 2018

Lima Charlie

Lima Charlie’s Weekly Review: U.S. Politics Edition – Highlights of the week in U.S. domestic, geo, cyber, politics. This week: Syrian missile

This Week in Business Intelligence

April 15, 2018

Anthony A. LoPresti

Highlights of the week in finance, investment, emerging-markets, risk, and crypto markets from Lima Charlie Business Intel. This week’s report covers Nigeria,

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NYPD in Afghanistan amid ongoing war against ISIS

April 13, 2018

Lima Charlie

KABUL, Afghanistan – Bringing more than 150 years of combined policing experience, this week a New York City Police Department (NYPD) delegation, led by police