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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

Gerrymandering may guarantee re-election of Malaysia ruling party

April 3, 2018

Lima Charlie

On Monday, the Malaysian Parliament passed a harsh law to crack down on fake news, implementing a 6 year jail term and

Turks and Kurds, an endless cycle

May 7, 2017

John Sjoholm

Syria’s Civil War has raged for six years, causing a vastly different regional political, ethnic, and security landscape to emerge. In recent

Iraqi Kurds face repercussions after vote for independence from Baghdad

September 28, 2017

Lima Charlie

Erbil, Iraq (LC) This Wednesday, electoral commission officials announced that an overwhelming majority of Iraqi Kurds voted “yes” to splitting from Iraq

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Lebanon cracks down on media over criticism of Saudi Arabia

February 4, 2018

Lima Charlie

Lebanon’s judiciary has begun cracking down on Lebanese media personalities for their critiques on Saudi Arabia; this comes in the wake of

A Kurdish ‘Game of Thrones’ unfolds in Iraq with a curious referendum

November 3, 2017

John Sjoholm

In a gamble to preserve his power and legacy in the region, and to wield personal influence on the international stage, Iraqi

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

Cobalt mining, China, and the fight for Congo’s minerals

February 4, 2018

Lima Charlie

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is attempting to increase revenue from the 270% surge in cobalt prices in the last

GOP’s ethical dilemma raises questions

January 5, 2017

J. David Thompson

The 115th Congress got off to a rocky start in its first days as Republican Members of Congress backed away from a

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

July 8, 2018

Lima Charlie

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

Ambitions Never Laid to Rest: ISIS Remains Relevant After Christmas Market Massacre

December 12, 2018

John Sjoholm

A man opened fire into crowds at the Christmas Market, Strasbourg, a reminder that as it suffers defeat, the Islamic State is

Ethiopian government charges another opposition leader with terrorism

March 2, 2017

J. David Thompson

After more than two months in detention, an Oromo opposition leader has been charged with terrorism by the Ethiopian government. Dr. Merera Gudina, Chairman of the Oromo