20 October SWJ Roundup
Small Wars Journal Daily Roundup
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IS / ISIS / ISIL
Kerry Urges Asia to Boost Anti-Islamic State Push – AP
Kerry in Indonesia Seeks Asian Support Against Islamic State – Reuters
Pentagon Readying for Long War Against Jihadists in Iraq, Syria – AP
Ex-Iraqi Pilots Reportedly Training Islamic State Fighters on MiG Jets – AP
There’s Only One Way to Beat ISIS: Work with Assad and Iran – DB Opinion
Out of Terror, Stories of Hope – WP Opinion
How to Cover the Islamic State – WP Opinion
Syria
US Drops Supplies to Help Kurdish Fighters in Syria – VOA
US Drops Weapons, Aid to Kurds Fighting Islamic State in Syria – WP
US Airdrops Weapons and Supplies to Kurds Fighting in Kobani -NYT
After Arms Drop, US Coalition Strikes IS Group – AP
Kurds Say New Weapons Not Enough to Beat Islamic State in Kobani – Reuters
Turkey to Help Kurdish 'Peshmerga' Fighters Reach Besieged Syrian Town – Reuters
Kerry: 'Irresponsible' Not to Aid Kurds Against IS – AP
Kerry: US Told Turkey Arms Drop to Syrian Kurds 'Momentary' Response – Reuters
Shelling Resumes Around Kobani – VOA
Kurds Say US-led Airstrikes Halting Islamic State Advance on Kobani – LAT
Kobani Fighting Sends 400,000 Refugees to Turkey – VOA
Turkey Would Oppose US Arms Transfers to Kurds – AP
Germany Arrests 2 Over IS, Syria Rebel Links – AP
Iraq
Arab League Reaffirms Support for Iraq in Fight Against IS Militants – VOA
Iraq's PM to Visit Iran, Seeking Help in Fight Against IS – VOA
Iraq Names Key Minister Linked to Iranian-backed Group – WP
19 Dead in Baghdad Shi'ite Mosque Attack – VOA
Australia to Deploy 200 Special Forces in Iraq – AP
UN: Iraq Has Executed 60 People this Year – AP
Iraq Situation Report – ISW Update
Afghanistan
New Afghan Leaders Face Culture Clash as They Form Cabinet – WP
In Afghanistan’s Unfinished War, Civilians Pay the Price – S&S
Attacks on Afghan Checkpoints Kill 4 Troops – AP
US Department of Defense
Top General: US Needs to Rethink How Much it Cuts the Army – WP
Training for Electronic Warfare? Navy Plan Not Flying in Washington State – S&S
JPAC Leadership Changes Criticized – HSA
Buffalo Soldier Deserves Arlington Burial, Supporter Says – ST
Dunford Takes Over for Amos as Commandant of the US Marine Corps – S&S Images
Terrorism
The Reign of ‘Terror’ – NYT Opinion
United States
VA Explores Alternative Therapies – WP
World
5 Places Where World War Three Could Break Out – TNI Opinion
Ebola
Oxfam: Ebola Could Be 'Disaster of Our Generation' – VOA
WHO: Nigeria's Ebola Outbreak Is Officially Over – AP
Pentagon Makes Plans for US Ebola Response -WP
US Health Official Comments on Evolving Ebola Procedures – VOA
US Ebola Fears Spread Faster Than Virus – VOA
Hagel Orders Expeditionary Ebola Support Team – DMA
Transcom Widens Logistics Pipeline in Ebola Fight – DMA
Obama Switches Gears, Confronting Ebola Head On – AP
New Military Medical Team to Help With Ebola in US – S&S
Ebola Response Includes Emergency Airlifts – VOA
Air Travel from West Africa: Should There Be a Ban or Not? – LAT
Cruise Ship Docks With Ebola-Watched Health Worker – AP
Cruise Ship with Monitored Health Worker Returns – AP
Coast Guard Picks Up Blood Sample from Cruise Ship – AP
Spain Gives US Go-ahead to Use Bases Against Ebola – AP
Cuba’s Impressive Role on Ebola – NYT Editorial
Long-term Cure for Ebola: An Investment in Health Systems – WP Opinion
Africa
Attacks Follow Nigeria Cease-fire Deal with Boko Haram – WP
Nigeria, Boko Haram to Discuss Girls' Release – VOA
DR Congo Violence Kills 21, Mostly Women, Children – VOA
Mozambique Opposition Party to Challenge Election Credibility – VOA
Mozambique Vote Counting Stops Amid Fraud Worries – AP
Americas / Caribbean
Mexico Finds Many Corpses, But Not Lost 43 – NYT
Federal Police Take Control of 13 Towns in Mexico – AP
Snack Madness on Mexico's Streets – WP
Scandal Over Brazilian Oil Company Adds Turmoil to the Presidential Race – NYT
Asia / Pacific
Gunfire Exchanged Across Korean Boundary – NYT
South Korea: 2 Koreas Exchange Gunfire Along Border – AP
US, China Vow to Manage Rifts Ahead of Obama Visit – AP
At Least 22 People Reported Killed in Attack at Market in Western China – NYT
Rights Group Urges China to Address Human Rights Abuses – VOA
Few Rights for Suspects in China’s War on Corruption – NYT
Hong Kong Leader Sees 'Foreign' Hand – VOA
Hong Kong Leader: 'External Forces' Involved in Protests – AP
Hong Kong Clashes Erupt Despite Imminent Talks – VOA
China Political Meeting Seeks to Improve Rule of Law – VOA
Joko Widodo Sworn In as Indonesian President – NYT
Anti-US Sentiment Could Threaten US-Philippine Security Agreement Plans – S&S
Marine Suspect in Philippine Killing Tests US Ties – AP
Aquino Rejects Call to Annul US-Philippines Forces Agreement Over Murder Case – Reuters
Philippine Militants Free 2 Kidnapped Germans – AP
Philippines: How Aquino Lost His Way – FP Opinion
China Versus America – NYT Opinion
What China Means by ‘Rule of Law’ – NYT Opinion
Europe
EU's Barroso to Britain: Don't Alienate Your Friends in Europe – Reuters
Ukraine Troops Struggle with Nation's Longtime Neglect of Military – LAT
Eastern Ukraine Fighting Kills 4 Civilians – VOA
Sweden in 3rd Day of Suspected Submarine Search – AP
Sweden Looking for Source of 'Foreign Underwater Activity' – VOA
Sweden Hunts for Source of Underwater Signals – NYT
Expelled Nazis Paid Millions in Social Security – AP
The Italian Military to the Rescue! – NYT Opinion
Middle East / North Africa
At Birthplace of the Arab Spring, Discontent Opens a Door to the Past – NYT
Obama Sees an Iran Deal That Could Avoid Congress – NYT
Iran Vows to Aid Lebanese Military – AP
Yemen's Shiite Rebels Take Town South of Sanaa – AP
Don’t Make a Bad Deal With Iran – NYT Opinion
South Asia
Bhutto’s Son Tries to Revive the Pakistan Peoples Party’s Fortunes – NYT
7 Killed in Southwest Pakistan – VOA
Indian Leader’s Party Gains Seats in Key State Votes – NYT
40 Presumed Dead After Nepal Blizzard – VOA
Nepal Ends Rescue Efforts on Popular Trekking Route – AP
