Small Wars Journal

24 September SWJ Roundup

Fri, 09/24/2010 - 3:50am
Afghanistan

Gates Defends Policy and the Debate That Shaped It - New York Times

National Security Team Unified on Afghan War Strategy - Stars and Stripes

Obama Well-served by Afghan Debate, Gates Says - AFPS

Senators Seek Removal of Inspector General for Reconstruction - Washington Post

Afghan, Coalition Forces Pursue Taliban Commanders - AFPS

Afghan Women Earn Army Commissions - AFPS

Afghan President Calls for Release of Journalists - Associated Press

Snickers and Skepticism Greet Film Shot in Afghanistan - New York Times

Pakistan

Pakistani Receives 86-Year Sentence for Firing at U.S. Troops - VOA

Biden: U.S., U.K. Commit to Continued Aid for Pakistan - AFPS

Iraq

Fallujah Raid Highlights Iraq's Security Concerns - Associated Press

Iran

Ahmadinejad's U.N. Speech Triggers U.S. Walkout - Voice of America

U.S. Storms Out of Iran Leader's U.N. Speech - Wall Street Journal

Ahmadinejad Suggests U.S. 'Orchestrated' 9/11 Attacks - Washington Times

U.S. Walks Out as Iran Leader Speaks - New York Times

U.S. Walks Out on Ahmadinejad U.N. Speech - Los Angeles Times

Protests at Ahmadinejad U.N. Speech - BBC News

New Iran Sanctions Tighten Controls on Consumer Goods - Voice of America

Stuxnet Worm 'Targeted High-value Iranian Assets' - BBC News

United Nations

Highlights: World Leaders Address U.N. General Assembly - Reuters

Obama Focuses on Human Rights at U.N. - Washington Post

Aid Groups Cheer Obama Development Plan - Associated Press

U.N. Session Urges US, Others to Back Nuke Test Pact - Associated Press

U.S. Department of Defense

General Discusses Changes to Initial Army Training - AFPS

Cybercom Chief Details Cyberspace Defense - AFPS

Gaps in Authority Hamper Military Against Cyber-attacks - Washington Times

Cyber Command Chief Proposes Secure Network - Washington Post

Cyberwar Chief Calls for Secure Computer Network - New York Times

Army of Tech-savvy Warriors Fighting its Battles in Cyberspace - Washington Post

Navy Seeks Advances in Biomedical Research - AFPS

United States

White House Reviews Nation's Cybersecurity - Washington Post

Obama: U.S. Takes 'Targeted Approach' on Extremism - AFPS

United Kingdom

British Cuts to Military Concern U.S. Officials - New York Times

Brothers Compete to Lead Labour Party in Britain - New York Times

Africa

African Al-Qaida Group Targeting Foreign Companies to Build Support - VOA

France Calls on Al-Qaida-linked Group to Make Hostage Release Demand - VOA

Somali Forces Fight Islamists in the Capital - New York Times

Africans Seek Funds to Increase Somali Force - Associated Press

Summit Plea for Somalia Funding - BBC News

African Union: Sudan Leader Case Undermines Peace - Reuters

Delegates at U.N. Pressed on Vote in Sudan - Washington Times

Nigerian Ruling Party Suspends Primaries - Voice of America

Americas and Caribbean

Longtime Colombian Rebel Commander is Killed - Los Angeles Times

Colombian Rebel Leader Reportedly Killed in Military Strike - Washington Post

Rebels' Second in Command Has Been Killed, Colombia Says - New York Times

Colombia Kills Top FARC Rebel Commander In Raid - Reuters

Colombia Rebels Briefly Assault Cerrejon Mine - Reuters

Colombia: A New Beginning? - Washington Post opinion

Not Much Chance for Opposition in Venezuela - Washington Times

Chavez, Opponents Rally Before Venezuela Vote - Associated Press

7 Killed in Shootout in Mexican Resort City - Associated Press

Gunmen Kill Mexican Mayor Near Monterrey - Reuters

Mexico Journalists Debate Cartels, Self-Censorship - Associated Press

Rousseff's Lead Unchanged In Brazil Election Poll - Reuters

Asia Pacific

Chinese Premier: U.S.-China Common Interests Outweigh Differences -VOA

China's Foreign-policy Power Struggle - Washington Post

With Warning, Obama Presses China on Currency - New York Times

Repatriation Policy Links China to Rights Violations - Washington Times

Chinese Attitudes on Generosity Are Tested - New York Times

U.S. 'Watching' Rising China-Japan Tensions - Washington Times

Japan Releases China Boat Captain - BBC News

China Arrests Four Japanese Amid Tensions - New York Times

China Says 4 Japanese Filmed Military Targets - Associated Press

Japan Frets About Economic Fallout From China Row - Reuters

Obama: U.S.-Japan Alliance a Security 'Cornerstone' - Associated Press

North Korea: Promotions Point to Shift in Nuclear Dealings - Washington Post

Exiled Cambodian Leader Sentenced to 10 Years in Jail - Voice of America

Europe

In Europe, a Mood of Austerity and Anxiety - New York Times

Moscow Mayor Pokes Kremlin. (Cue Hornets.) - New York Times

Middle East

Obama Urges Global Support for Mideast Peace Efforts - Voice of America

Obama Calls on Arab Nations to Support Peace Talks - Los Angeles Times

Obama Challenges the World: Time for Mideast Peace - Associated Press

Officials: Palestinians Will Consider Compromise - Associated Press

Settlement Freeze Has Barely Slowed Construction - Associated Press

A Test of Israel's Character - New York Times opinion

South Asia

India Tries to Salvage Commonwealth Games - Voice of America

India: Problems with Commonwealth Games Mount - Washington Post

India Rushes to Finish Work to Host Commonwealth Games - New York Times

Australia Olympic Chief Says India Not Fit For Games - Reuters

Sri Lankan Government Urged to Say Sorry for War Years - BBC News