Lima Charlie News

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

Record lows in ice recorded at both ends of the planet

March 27, 2017

Lima Charlie

Arctic and Antarctic sea ice peaked at record lows for a third year running. It’s the smallest since record keeping began in

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

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

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

June 25, 2018

Lima Charlie

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

This Week in Business Intelligence

March 18, 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 Brazil,

Islamic State pushed back. White Power on the rise. Sunrise in the morning. News at 11.

December 20, 2018

John Sjoholm

The far right picks up ISIS's slack. Report indicates positive trend as regards lethal terror attacks, but reality is more complex.

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

Should the U.S. Shift From Saudi Arabia to Iran?

November 28, 2016

John Sjoholm

A candid examination of the prospect of moving on from Saudi influence towards a partnership with Iran. Those who oppose a shift away

Nativation: The Native American Awakening

April 23, 2017

Liz Perez

As the observance of Earth Day wraps up this weekend, my troubling thoughts as a Native American are that it took place

India losing foothold in Seychelles amidst brewing conflict with China

March 30, 2018

Lima Charlie

Back in January, India and Seychelles signed an agreement to build and operate a joint military facility on an island named Assomption,

OpEd: Welcome to Syria, why don’t you stay for awhile?

April 9, 2017

John Sjoholm

On April 4th the Syrian government, from its seat in Damascus, seemingly ordered a gas attack on the rebel-held, but predominantly civilian,

ISIS takes back Palmyra, may have scored Russian missile system

December 16, 2016

John Sjoholm

ISIS may have obtained a high altitude Russian surface-to-air missile system after recapturing the ancient city of Palmyra, Syria. Palmyra, Syria – ISIS