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A Veterans Day call to a nation divided

Published on November 11, 2018 Just over two months after the funeral of John McCain, in what was likely the greatest moment of bipartisanship in… Keep Reading
Denmark murder plot – Something is rotten in the foreign policy of Iran

Published on November 2, 2018 A man with ties to Iranian intelligence was arrested in an alleged plot to assassinate exiled Iranians in Denmark. Now… Keep Reading
China’s diplomacy efficiently flatters small states

Published on November 1, 2018 In comparing and contrasting U.S. and Chinese diplomacy, China is able to catch more flies with honey. China’s investment first,… Keep Reading
Military Industrial Simple

Published on October 26, 2018 A two decade taxpayer-subsidised merger & acquisition spree has turned the Military Industrial Complex into something that would be totally… Keep Reading
War in Yemen: Arms industry outsourcing amid increasing media scrutiny

Published on October 25, 2018 Saudi Arabia is in the hot seat after the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi finally bringing the war in Yemen… Keep Reading
The Right Response to the Death of Jamal Khashoggi

Published on October 20, 2018 Opinion | Jamal Khashoggi’s murder is not an isolated incident but part of a pattern of reckless and destructive behavior… Keep Reading
Little choice for Russia and China but to link up

Published on October 17, 2018 For years, China and Russia have been making a show of seeking closer ties, but it has been more style… Keep Reading
Welcome to Jordan! A Return of Hope and Dignity

Published on October 15, 2018 Trapped in a game of geostrategic chess, Jordan stands as a buffer in a region with little stability. Part 3… Keep Reading
Lebanon, an arms trading hub for Iran, and everyone else

Published on September 25, 2018 Lebanon distinguishes itself in the Middle East – a state too weak to stop arms trafficking, but not so weak… Keep Reading
Zimbabwe’s Election – Is there a path ahead?

Published on September 11, 2018 OPINION: Since its inception Zimbabwe has been a divided country. Yet after the recent elections there may be hope, provided… Keep Reading
Welcome to Jordan! A Den of Spies and Fajitas for Dinner

Published on September 7, 2018 Trapped in a game of geostrategic chess, Jordan stands as a buffer in a region with little stability. Part 2… Keep Reading
Where have you gone Joe DiMaggio? America’s heartfelt farewell to John McCain

Published on August 31, 2018 As America bids farewell to the Senator from Arizona, the nation turns its lonely eyes to who? For Roman politicians,… Keep Reading

November 11, 2018

A Veterans Day call to a nation divided

Just over two months after the funeral of John McCain, in what was likely the greatest moment of bipartisanship in years, post … Keep Reading

November 2, 2018

Denmark murder plot – Something is rotten in the foreign policy of Iran

A man with ties to Iranian intelligence was arrested in an alleged plot to assassinate exiled Iranians in Denmark. Now Denmark is … Keep Reading

November 1, 2018

China’s diplomacy efficiently flatters small states

In comparing and contrasting U.S. and Chinese diplomacy, China is able to catch more flies with honey. China’s investment first, ask questions … Keep Reading

October 26, 2018

Military Industrial Simple

A two decade taxpayer-subsidised merger & acquisition spree has turned the Military Industrial Complex into something that would be totally unrecognizable to … Keep Reading

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October 26, 2018

China and U.S. Freedom of Navigation Operations collide in the South China Sea

The confrontation between U.S. and Chinese warships in the South China Sea brings Freedom of Navigation operations back to the forefront of … Keep Reading

September 2, 2018

Critics of India’s ruling government rounded up in raids

Civil society groups in India are outraged, accusing the government of arresting activists to punish and ward off political dissent. Indian police … Keep Reading

August 23, 2018

International students face narrowing opportunities to remain in the US after graduation

International students in the US contribute greatly to the net revenue of universities nationwide, but it’s becoming more difficult for them to … Keep Reading

July 26, 2018

Pakistan’s military and its largest political party face off

Pakistan’s military has always been willing to intervene in politics, and a political party is challenging its authority. A months long campaign … Keep Reading

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August 11, 2018

U.S. ‘Space Force’ looking more and more like space reality

The Space Force awakens as the Pentagon moves concept towards reality. DoD announces the bold creation of a Space Development Agency, Space … Keep Reading

April 27, 2018

Sanctions and the Rise of Putin’s Russia (starring oligarchs, siloviki, Rossiyskaya mafiya and Oleg Deripaska)

‘Sanctions and the Rise of Putin’s Russia’ contains an all star cast that includes oligarchs, siloviki, Chekists, and Rossiyskaya mafiya. Special guest … Keep Reading

March 27, 2018

At L.A. VA, Toxic Culture and Mismanagement Puts Veterans On The Street, Doctors Say

Between the mansions of Beverly Hills and the beaches of Santa Monica, a 400-acre plot of land belonging to the Department of … Keep Reading

April 16, 2017

The Shifting Sands of the Dictator

John Sjoholm examines the West’s historic support of dictatorships in the Middle East, and asks whether the region is ready for true … Keep Reading

Podcasts

Image Podcast: Combating PTSD, depression, suicide - Yoga and Meditation - Ep.03 [Lima Charlie News]

August 2, 2018

Podcast: Combating PTSD, depression, suicide – Part 2: Yoga and Meditation – Ep.04

Join Lima Charlie for the fourth in a series of podcasts addressing PTSD, depression and suicide, and the many unorthodox treatments available … Keep Reading

July 8, 2018

Podcast: Combating PTSD, depression, suicide – Yoga and Meditation – Ep.03

Join Lima Charlie for the third in a series of podcasts addressing PTSD, depression and suicide, and the many unorthodox treatments available … Keep Reading

July 1, 2018

Podcast: PTSD, depression, suicide, and the many unorthodox treatments available to those that suffer – Ep.02

Join Lima Charlie for the second in a series of podcasts addressing PTSD, depression and suicide, and the many unorthodox treatments available … Keep Reading

Image Operation: Connect – a unique group helps veterans overcome the trials and tribulations of transitioning back to civilian life [Lima Charlie News]

June 25, 2018

Podcast: PTSD, depression, suicide, and the many unorthodox treatments available to those that suffer

Join Lima Charlie for the first in a series of podcasts addressing PTSD, depression and suicide, and the many unorthodox treatments available … Keep Reading

August 14, 2018

Unite the Right 2 – Heavy on the left, not so much right

The Unite the Right 2 rally brought a great deal of vocal counter protestors to Washington D.C., while its organizers were short on manpower and short on message. Jason Kessler was an hour late to… Keep Reading

August 11, 2018

U.S. ‘Space Force’ looking more and more like space reality

The Space Force awakens as the Pentagon moves concept towards reality. DoD announces the bold creation of a Space Development Agency, Space Operations Force and U.S. Space Command. Will Air Force push back? President Donald… Keep Reading

August 7, 2018

When your allies prefer to buy Russian arms – America’s growing headache

Russia continues to export arms, including its S-400 missile system, to long standing U.S. and NATO allies causing legal and political headaches. In the past two years Qatar, Iraq, Egypt and even the Kingdom of… Keep Reading

August 6, 2018

Beijing to the rescue – China considers military intervention in Syria

China is talking about injecting itself militarily to help the Bashar al-Assad regime in Syria. In 2013, with the Syrian Civil War having raged for two years costing an estimated 200,000 lives, Syria’s Deputy Prime… Keep Reading

August 6, 2018

#GailForce: Blinking Red – Cyber War and Malign Influence Operations Today

Opinion: Capt. Gail Harris reports on cyber warfare and Russia’s malign influence operations. Where are we and where do we still need to go? One of my favorite quotes is one the Reverend Martin Luther… Keep Reading

August 4, 2018

Intelligence Community mobilizes for Cyber War with Russia

A phalanx of U.S. intelligence leaders confirmed this week ongoing Russian cyber and malign operations, attacks against U.S. midterm elections, and plans to counter the threat. FBI Director Christopher A. Wray, National Security Adviser John… Keep Reading

[Silver lining for China in Zimbabwe’s violent elections][Lima Charlie News]

August 3, 2018

Zimbabwe’s violent elections present a silver lining for China

With Zimbabwe’s army mobilized to enforce a state of emergency amid an election dominated by false news and intimidation, it’s clear the troubled African country hasn’t broken a cycle of flawed elections. Yet, as the dust… Keep Reading

August 2, 2018

Podcast: Combating PTSD, depression, suicide – Part 2: Yoga and Meditation – Ep.04

Join Lima Charlie for the fourth in a series of podcasts addressing PTSD, depression and suicide, and the many unorthodox treatments available to those that suffer. This week: Part 2 of yoga and meditation. This… Keep Reading

July 28, 2018

Mali’s election – West Africa hangs in the balance over a peace that never was

Amid debate over the U.S., French, and UN troop presence in West Africa, the stability of an entire region is at stake as Mali’s citizens head to the voting booths to decide on a new… Keep Reading

July 26, 2018

Pakistan’s military and its largest political party face off

Pakistan’s military has always been willing to intervene in politics, and a political party is challenging its authority. A months long campaign to undermine the Pakistan Muslim League appears to have paid off. Pakistan’s voters… Keep Reading

July 24, 2018

A Russian proposal to the refugees of Syria

Russia is not resting on its laurels. With Syria’s central government readying to dismantle the last remainders of opposition in Daraa, Russia is seeking to re-legitimise the al Assad regime. To accomplish this, Russia and… Keep Reading

July 23, 2018

Workers Unite! Soviet Influence, Eastern Europe and Reflections on the Prague Spring

On the 50th anniversary of the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia after the failed Prague Spring, Dr. Gary K. Busch reflects on the Cold War and old East-West rivalries fought not on the battlefield, but in… Keep Reading

July 22, 2018

Texas Oil Boom Causes Headaches

In spite of increasing oil production, U.S. oil businesses are struggling due to lack of infrastructure and uncertain international conditions. 2018 was the year US domestic oil production was supposed to hit its true stride.… Keep Reading

July 22, 2018

Blindspot on a Bureaucracy: Who’s supposed to ‘pay’ what to NATO?

Since 1949 NATO has been the cornerstone of Europe’s security. Amid tensions with Russia at a new high, NATO members have committed to spending more on defense, for which President Trump’s strong rhetoric deserves credit.… Keep Reading

July 20, 2018

The Night Turkey’s Democracy Died on a Bridge of Martyrs

Two years ago Turkey’s President survived the attempted coup d’etat enabling what is now a country ruled by one man. The demise of Turkey’s democracy would come on a bridge of martyrs. Everyone in Turkey has something… Keep Reading

July 20, 2018

Iraq oil production threatened by growing unrest

Rising unemployment, lack of essential services and security concerns have caused civil unrest in Iraq’s southern areas. A growing number of protestors, amid a violent government response is now threatening local stability and oil production.… Keep Reading

Image #GailForce: U.S. Intelligence community confirms ongoing Russian 'malign influence' operations at Aspen Security Forum [Lima Charlie News]

July 19, 2018

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