Small Wars Journal

17 February SWJ Roundup

Thu, 02/17/2011 - 7:42am
Middle East / North Africa

Unrest Spreads, Some Violently, in Middle East - New York Times

Sense of Populist Empowerment Grips Middle East - Washington Post

Freed by Egypt's Revolt, Workers Press Demands - New York Times

U.S. Intelligence Taxed by Middle East Unrest - Los Angeles Times

Egypt Starts Process of Overhauling Constitution - Washington Post

Rural Egyptians Welcome Change, Economic Worries Linger - Voice of America

Egypt Opposition Feels Strains from Within - Los Angeles Times

365 Killed in Egyptian Uprising, Govt. Says - Washington Post

After Mubarak Ouster, What's Next for Egypt? - Washington Times

Gates: Egypt a Case for Diplomats, Not U.S. Forces - Associated Press

Anti-Government Protests Break Out in Libya - Voice of America

Call for 'Day of Anger' in Libya - BBC News

At Least One Dead, 14 Wounded in Libyan Unrest - New York Times

Algerian Founding Father Urges Reform - BBC News

Yemeni Govt. Loyalists Continue Attacks on Opposition - Voice of America

Yemen: Protester Killed in Aden on Day Six of Unrest - BBC News

Anti-Government Protests Continue in Bahrain - Voice of America

In Bahrain, Authorities Move Against Protesters - Washington Post

Bahrain Police Use Force to Crack Down on Protests - New York Times

Bahrain Launches Surprise Attack on Protesters - Los Angeles Times

Bahrain Protests: Police Break Up Pearl Square Crowd - BBC News

Riot Police Attack Bahrain Protest Camp; 2 Dead - Associated Press

U.S. Military HQ in Mideast Watching Gulf Unrest - Associated Press

The Balance Shifts in Lebanese Politics - New York Times

Hezbollah Leader Warns of Border Conflict - Associated Press

Palestinian Elections Proceed Without Hamas - Associated Press

Palestinians Seek Global Recognition Through S. America - Washington Post

U.S. Agrees to Rebuke Israel in Security Council - Foreign Policy

Next in Egypt - Washington Post opinion

Tunisia. Egypt. Bahrain? - New York Times opinion

Afghanistan

Pentagon Douses Rumor of Petraeus Exit, for Now - Stars and Stripes

Afghans Displaced by War Find Refuge, and Little Else - Stars and Stripes

IMF Wants Troubled Kabul Bank Sold Off - Washington Post

Pakistan

Pakistan: Courts Will Decide Diplomatic Status of Detained American - VOA

Pakistan Delays Ruling on Jailed American - New York Times

Pakistan Court Delays Raymond Davis Decision Till March - BBC News

Davis Case: Stakes Rise, Aid Cuts Mulled - Washington Post

Justice to Probe Case of Pakistan Shooting - Washington Times

Iraq

Iraq: Violence During Anti-government Protests - Washington Post

Police Fire on Protesters in Iraq - New York Times

Iraqi Protesters Set Fire to Government Offices - Associated Press

Pentagon Red Tape Delayed Iraq's Life-Saving Lasers - Danger Room

Iran

U.S. Spies: Iran Split on Nuclear Program - Wall Street Journal

Student Funeral Prompts New Tehran Clashes - Voice of America

Iran: Skirmishes at Funeral of Protester - Washington Post

Students in Iran Clash at Funeral - New York Times

Iranian Govt. Calls for Friday Rally to Show 'Hatred' for Opposition - VOA

Ayatollah: U.S. Trying to 'Derail' Egyptian Revolution - Washington Times

Iranian Warships Bound for Syria Set to Transit Suez - New York Times

Iran Warships to Transit Suez for Syria - Reuters

Israel Official Says Iran Ship Is 'Provocation' - Wall Street Journal

Israel Anger at Iran Suez Canal Warship Move - BBC News

Marching for Freedom - Washington Post opinion

U.S. Department of Defense

Pentagon Chiefs: Don't Cut Defense Too Deeply - Associated Press

Gates Tells Congress Funding Cuts Would Cause Crisis - AFPS

Gates Finds Few Lawmakers Backing New Budget Plans - Stars and Stripes

Gates, Mullen Support Force Reduction Plans - AFPS

Programs Will Suffer Without Adequate Funding, Mullen Says - AFPS

Acquisition Chief Urges Congress to Pass 2011 Appropriation - AFPS

Pentagon Comptroller Explains Budget Issues - AFPS

Budget Hawks Lose as House Rejects Cuts to DoD Spending - The Hill

Obama, GOP Freshmen Win in Jet Engine Budget Fight - Associated Press

Panel Chosen for Sentencing Portion of Detainee Trial - AFPS

New Strategy Shows Importance of Space Domain, Lynn Says - AFPS

Investigative Spotlight Turns on Army Captain - Washington Post

Staying in Touch With Home, for Better or Worse - New York Times

United States

Report Ordered by Obama Identified Potential Uprisings - New York Times

Shy Intellectual Created Playbook Used in Revolution - New York Times

U.S. Administration Calls on Congress to Continue Foreign Military Aid - VOA

Panetta Outlines Plan for bin Laden's Detention - Washington Post

CIA: If Caught, bin Laden Would be Sent to Gitmo - Associated Press

Big Bust Targets Armenian Gang - Wall Street Journal

Africa

West Africa Stock Exchange Suspends Ivory Coast Trading - Voice of America

U.S. Judge Denies Immunity to Former Somali Leader - Associated Press

Somali Pirate Sentenced to 33 Years in U.S. Prison - BBC News

Norwegian Shipper: Kill Pirates 'On The Spot' - Associated Press

Americas

Mexico: Cartel Gunmen Shot U.S. Agents - Washington Post

Mexicans Knew They Shot U.S. Agents - New York Times

U.S.-Mexico Force Probes Ambush of 2 ICE Agents - Washington Times

Agent's Death May Mean Increased Security for U.S. - Los Angeles Times

Clashes Erupt as Mexican President Visits City - Associated Press

Possible Mexican Military Incursion On U.S. Soil - KRGV News

Colombia's Farc Rebels Release Two Hostages - BBC News

Asia Pacific

New North Korean Space Launch Site Appears Completed - Voice of America

Technology Piercing N. Korea's News Veil - Washington Times

Son of N. Korean Leader Said to Be Given No. 2 Post - New York Times

Europe

Crackdown in Belarus - Washington Post editorial

South Asia

Singh Says India Not a 'Scam-driven Country' - Washington Post

Indian Premier Vows to Fight Corruption - New York Times

India Attempts Damage Control in Wake of Corruption - Los Angeles Times

India Maoist Rebels 'Kidnap' Senior Official - BBC News