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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

Fierce battle rages over a key Syrian town

March 24, 2017

John Sjoholm

Syria – The battle for Hama, a city in west-central Syria, and its surrounding areas, is in full swing. The al Qaeda-affiliated

Russia remains a resourceful ally to North Korea

October 5, 2017

Lima Charlie

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

President Trump remembers the sacrifices of armed forces on POW/MIA Recognition Day

September 15, 2017

Lima Charlie

Today marks the 38th POW/MIA Recognition Day, which is observed annually on the third Friday of September. Beginning in 1979, President Jimmy

Lima Charlie’s MENA Weekly Update – 13th June ‪‎

June 13, 2016

John Sjoholm

13th of June – ‪‎#MENA Weekly News Update from Lima Charlie News: #OmarMateen, 29, the active shooter in the Orlando, Florida tragedy

The Mayhem Inside: Part II: Orlando

June 15, 2016

Lima Charlie

This article is Part II in a series following “The Mayhem Inside,” about the shootings in Houston, Texas, May 2016. In the

Review: Star Wars Rogue One, captures the true dark side of insurgency

January 11, 2017

John Sjoholm

Lima Charlie MENA Chief John Sjoholm reviews Star Wars, Rogue One, and reminds us that those drawn into battle against insurgencies, can

This Week in Business Intelligence

March 31, 2018

Lima Charlie

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

Film: Lima Charlie talks ‘Justice League’ and the DC vs. Marvel Universe

March 30, 2017

Lima Charlie

Lima Charlie’s Entertainment team tackles the latest trailer for the ‘Justice League‘ movie being released this fall and try to unpack what’s

Remembering Becket – A mother’s search for answers

March 25, 2019

James LaPorta

The following article originally appeared in Newsweek on February 27, 2019, and is being republished by Lima Charlie World with permission. The

The few, the unelected, the shadowy coup against Lt. Gen. Mike Flynn

February 18, 2017

John Sjoholm

OPINION. Lt. Gen. Flynn was removed by the few, the unelected. Who will be the next lamb to the slaughter? And at

Syria: Russian Air Force pounds Deraa

February 18, 2017

MENA Bureau

Russian air strikes on Syrian opposition positions in Deraa are into a fourth day. Syrian opposition groups are preventing Syrian government affiliated troops