Small Wars Journal

14 July SWJ Roundup

Mon, 07/14/2014 - 6:17am

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USNI Daily - Real Clear Defense - Real Clear World - The Daily Humanitarian

BBC - CNN World - CSM World - LAT World - NYT World - WP World

Security Clearance - Stars & Stripes - War on the Rocks - War Council

War is Boring - Warscapes - WhyDev - Wings Over Iraq - VOA

WP National Security - WT National Security - American Forces Press Service

AidSpeak - Air Force Times - Armed Forces Journal

AOL Defense - Army Times - At War - Barefoot Strategist - CSM Backchannels

DEFCON Hill - Best Defense - Danger Room - Defense News

Defense One - Defense Tech - DoD Buzz - The Diplomat - Clausewitz Homepage

Early Warning - Eurasia Review - Foreign Affairs - Foreign Policy - Fortuna’s Corner

Ground Force Dialogue - David Ignatius - Defense in Depth - Defense Tech

Early Warning Blog - Feral Jundi - Infinity Journal

Informal Institute for National Security Thinkers and Practitioners

Information Dissemination - The Interpreter - Kings of War - Londonstani

Long War Journal - Marine Corps Gazette - Marine Corps Times

Maritime Executive - The Military Leader - Military Review

MountainRunner - National Defense - Navy Times - Next Navy - Parameters - RUSI

ZenPundit - CNA - CNAS - CSIS - ILW - ISW - Rand - TJF - USIP

 

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Iraq

US Sees Risks in Assisting a Compromised Iraqi Force - NYT

Iraq Government Talks Delayed Again as Fighting Rages - VOA

Deadlock Blocks Iraqi Leadership Vote as ISIS Makes Gains Toward Baghdad - NYT

Iraq Situation Report - ISW Daily Update

Control of the Terrain in Iraq - ISW Daily Update

Get Ready for Kurdish Independence - NYT Opinion

 

Afghanistan

Afghans to Empower Prime Minister in New Government - NYT

18th Airborne Corps: Canadian Army General Takes Afghan Post - FO

Radio Show Lets Afghans Search for Missing Relatives - WP

 

Israel / Palestinians

Thousands Flee Gaza Homes Under Israel Threat - VOA

Gaza Shelters Fill as Israel Vows to Press the Fight - WP

Palestinians Flee Northern Gaza as a Cease-Fire Appears Elusive - NYT

Thousands Flee Northern Gaza - BBC

Thousands of Palestinians Flee Northern Gaza - AP

Israeli Strike Kills 18, Stirs Debate Over Targets - AP

Rockets Fired at Israel From Lebanon, Drawing Israeli Fire - Reuters

Rail Line for Arabs and Jews Is Among the Fractures - NYT

Mideast Crisis a Strategic Stalemate - AP News Analysis

 

Ukraine

Ukrainian Forces Close In on Rebel-Held Luhansk - NYT

Russian Intervention Feared Imminent in Ukraine - WP

Fighting Flares Near Ukrainian City - BBC

Russia Warns Ukraine After Man Killed Across Border - VOA

Russia Warns Ukraine of ‘Irreversible Consequences’ - WP

 

US Department of Defense

UHAC: Marines' Amphibious Craft Propels, Paddles in Prototype Trial - S&S

Navy Cruiser Cut Plan Raises Carrier Questions - DP

Mock Disaster Aims to Determine When Military Should Respond - S&S

Bergdahl Is Set to Resume Life on Active Duty - NYT

 

United States

After Lapses, CDC Admits Lax Culture at Labs - NYT

The Cyber Threat - WP Editorial

Needed: A New White House Team - WP Opinion

Spies Like Us - NYT Opinion

 

United Kingdom

UK Court to Hear Surveillance Case - BBC

 

World

Helping Girls Worldwide Requires a United Stand - WP Opinion

 

Africa

Boko Haram Leader Claims Blast in Nigeria's Lagos - Reuters

Nigeria Police Uncover Plans to Bomb Abuja Transportation Sector - VOA

Clashes in Northern Mali Kill at Least 30 - Reuters

France to Shift Mali Troops to Battle Regional Terrorism - NYT

France Wrapping Up Military Operation in Mali - AP

Kenya: ‘Islamist Funder’ Killed in Mombasa - BBC

 

Americas / Caribbean

US Congress to Focus on US Border Crisis - VOA

Violence Mars Argentina's World Cup Celebration - AP

 

Asia / Pacific

Japan PM Abe Wants to Hold Summit With China at APEC - Reuters

China Province Offers up to $80,000 for Tips on Terrorists - Reuters

Two Koreas to Hold Talks on Asian Games - AP

North Korea Launches Missiles in Latest Test-fire - AP

Philippine Leader's Approval Down on Doubt Over Corruption Effort - Reuters

Thai Junta's Pledge to Send Back Burma Refugees Sparks Concern - Reuters

Vietnam’s Overdue Alliance With America - NYT Opinion

 

Europe

In Germany, World Cup Victory Brings Patriotic Wave - WP

Germans See World Cup Win as a Symbol of Global Might - NYT

US, Germany Vow Cooperation Despite Espionage Spat - AP

Amid New Spy Scandal, Kerry Calls US, Germany 'Great Friends' - Reuters

Turkey PM in New Constitution Move - BBC

 

Middle East / North Africa

Holder Voices ‘Extreme Concern’ About Terrorist Bomb Makers - NYT

No Breakthrough in Key Iran Nuclear Talks - VOA

No Iran Breakthrough with Kerry in Vienna - AP

Kerry, Top Iranian Diplomat to Hold In-Depth Talks - AP

Kerry to Press for 'Critical Choices' in Second Meeting With Iran's Zarif - Reuters

Americans and Iranians See Constraints at Home in Nuclear Negotiations - NYT

Ministers Press Iran on Nuclear Program - VOA

Iranian Court Sentences Facebook Activists to Jail - AP

Bid to Deliver Aid to Syria May Set Stage for a UN Clash - NYT

Syrian Opposition Seeks US Support for Battle Plans - McClatchy

Police: Syrian Rebel's Death Was Revenge Killing - VOA

U.S. Concerned Foreign Fighters in Syria Are Working With Yemenis - Reuters

Yemeni Leader Demands Shi'ite Group Give Up Captured City - Reuters

Shi'ite Group Hands Back Army Camp to Yemeni Government - Reuters

Yemen Tribesmen Attack Oil Pipeline - BBC

Eight Killed in Blasts in Egypt's Sinai Region - VOA

Militants Fire on Military Post in Egypt, Killing Soldier, Nearby Civilians - NYT

8 Killed in Mortar Attack in Egypt's Sinai - AP

7 Algeria Troops Killed in Roadside Bomb Blast - VOA

Roadside Bomb Kills Seven Members of Algeria's Security Forces - Reuters

Libya: Death Toll Climbs in Tripoli Airport Clash - VOA

Rival Factions in Libyan Capital Battle for Control of Main Airport - NYT

Rival Rebels Clash at Libya Airport - BBC

Libya Denounces Deadly Clashes Near Airport - VOA

 

South Asia

Suspected Militant-Linked Charities Help Pakistanis Displaced by Fighting - Reuters

Poor Sanitation in India May Afflict Well-Fed Children With Malnutrition - NYT

 

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