Small Wars Journal

10 July SWJ Roundup

Sun, 07/10/2011 - 7:34am
Afghanistan

Panetta Assures Karzai of Continued Commitment - AFPS

Petraeus: Afghan Insurgent Attacks Dip for First Time - Reuters

Porous and Violent, Afghan-Tajik Border a Worry for the US - NYT

British Soldiers Told Not to Shoot Taliban Bomb Layers - DT

Afghan Bodyguard Kills Two From NATO Coalition - NYT

Afghan Agent Kills NATO Soldier and Civilian in Panjshir - Reuters

Afghan Guard Shoots Dead NATO Soldier, Civilian - AP

3 NATO Service Members, Afghan Official Killed - AP

Bodies of Kidnapped Afghans Found - BBC

Pakistan

US Defers Millions in Pakistani Military Aid - NYT

93 Killed in Violence Across Karachi - VOA

Pakistani Troops Patrol Karachi - BBC

Iraq

Iraq Fails to Reach Consensus on US Troops - WP

Iraq Blocs to Take Two More Weeks on US Troop Issue - Reuters

Syria

Report Says Syrian Security Forces Ordered to Shoot Protesters - VOA

Syria Opens 'National Dialogue' with Opposition - BBC

Syrian Opposition Shuns Government Talks on Reform - AP

Libya

NATO Warplanes Strike Near Besieged Libyan City - VOA

NATO Hits Gov't Missile Launchers, Boats - AP

Rebels Continue to Push West from Misrata - BBC

Rebels Face Heavy Attack as Gaddafi Strikes Back - Reuters

Kadafi Again Threatens Europe with Suicide Bombers - LAT

Doctors Return From West to Help Libyan Rebels at Front - Reuters

Israel / Palestinians

Israel to Deport 124 Pro-Palestinian Activists - VOA

Israel Hopes to Expel Activists Within 72 Hours - AP

Israel FM Says Turkey 'Shut Door' on Rapprochement - Reuters

For Israel, a Balkan Bloom Despite Palestine Chill - Reuters

Virtual Bridge Allows Strangers to Seem Less Strange - NYT

Firebomb Hurled at Palestinian News Agency in Gaza - AP

Iran

Top Al-Qaida Ranks Keep Footholds in Iran - AP

Iranian Commander: US Carriers Target if Attacked - AP

Egypt

Egypt Says No Gulf Pressure to Halt Mubarak Trial - Reuters

Egyptian Protesters Camp in City Centers - AP

Egypt Suspends Police Accused of Protester Deaths - BBC

Egypt to Investigate Police Over Torture Death - Reuters

Al Qaeda

Panetta Believes US Close to Defeating al-Qaida - AFPS

New US Defense Chief Optimistic About Defeating al-Qaida - VOA

US Nearing 'Strategic Defeat' of al-Qaida, Panetta Says - S&S

Panetta Says Defeat of Al Qaeda Is 'Within Reach' - NYT

Panetta: US 'Within Reach' of Defeating al-Qaeda - WP

Panetta Says US is 'Within Reach' of Defeating Al Qaeda - LAT

Panetta: Al-Qaeda's Defeat 'Within Reach' - BBC

US Defence Chief Says Al Qaeda's Defeat 'Within Reach' - Reuters

Al-Qaida Can Be Dismantled, Petraeus Says - AFPS

Top Al-Qaida Ranks Keep Footholds in Iran - AP

US Department of Defense

Panetta Discusses First Week as Defense Secretary - AFPS

Major Hasan: Fort Hood Suspect's Defense Has Few Options -AP

Unemployed? Don't Count on the Military to Hire You - CNN

Africa

East Africa's Drought Brings Triangle of Hunger And Questions - VOA

After Years of Struggle, South Sudan Becomes a New Nation - NYT

South Sudanese Savor Independence - WP

S. Sudan: Newest Nation, is Instantly One of the Most Troubled - LAT

South Sudan: World Leaders Welcome New Nation - BBC

US Recognizes New Nation of South Sudan - AP

South Sudan Celebrates Independence - VOA

Eyeing Oil, China's Hu Promises Strong Ties With S. Sudan - Reuters

Israel Recognizes South Sudan, Offers Economic Aid - Reuters

Independence Day for South Sudan - WP opinion

UN Refugee Chief Calls for Drought Aid Inside Somalia - BBC

Rights Groups Urge Senegal Not to Send Habre to Chad - Reuters

Americas

Drug War in Mexico Raises Human Rights Concerns - VOA

At Least 40 Killed in Mexico in 24 Hours - VOA

More Than 20 Shot Dead in Monterrey, Mexico - NYT

At Least 40 Killed in Mexico in 24-Hour Period - AP

Rebel Attacks on Colombian Towns Kill 3, Injure Scores - BBC

Colombia: Attacks in 3 Towns Kill 3, Wound 20 - AP

Colombia Rebels Vehicle Bombs Kill 3, Wound 77 - Reuters

Hugo Chavez Reasserts Power in Veneuzela - WP

Hugo Chavez: China Granting Venezuela $4B Loan - AP

Honduras: Zelaya Meets With Lobo, Other Leaders About Reform - AP

Haiti President Confident Second PM Passes - AP

Cholera Surges in Haiti's Central Plateau - AP

Asia Pacific

CJCS Mullen Begins Tour of China - NYT

Admiral Mullen Visits Beijing to Improve Ties - AP

Military Chief Visits China, Says to Maintain Asia Presence - Reuters

Senior Chinese Official Visits N. Korea - AP

China's Rapid Growth Doesn't Ensure Stock Gains - NYT

China's Struggle With Inflation Continues as Price Index Rises - NYT

Japan Faces Dilemma over Nuclear Reactors - WP

Strong Earthquake Rattles Tsunami-Weary Japan - AP

S. Korea to Dismiss Officers Over Marine Shooting - AP

Thousands Protest in Malaysia's Capital - VOA

Thousands of Malaysians Rally for Changes to Elections - NYT

Malaysia Fires Tear Gas at Protest, Arrests 1,667 - AP

Vietnam Detains Journalists, Anti-China Protesters - AP

Europe

Scandals Redefine Rules for the Press in Europe - NYT

UK Paper Bows Out After 168 Years - BBC

N. Ireland: Six Police Officers Hurt in Ballyclare Riot - BBC

Aide to Georgia Leader Is Accused of Spying - NYT

Choices for Greece, All of Them Daunting - NYT

Turkey Urges Cyprus Peace Deal by Early 2012 - AP

Italy Premier Loses Appeal on a Fine - NYT

South Asia

Police, Islamists Clash in Bangladesh, Dozens Hurt - Reuters

Bangladesh: Police Clash With Strike Supporters - AP