26 July SWJ Roundup
Small Wars Journal Daily Roundup
US Naval Institute Daily – USNI
Real Clear World – RCP
Afghanistan
ISAF Rocket Pronouncement at Odds with Afghan Government – S&S
ISAF Operations Summary – AFPS
Syria
Fighting Rages in Syria, Turkey Closes Key Crossings – VOA
Syrian Activists: Battles Continue in Aleppo, Hama – VOA
Aleppo Braces for Battle as Syrian Army Closes In – NYT
Syrian Rivals Reinforce Aleppo – BBC
Syria Bolsters Troops in Battle for Aleppo – AJ
Defected Assad Confidant Seeks Syrian Unity – AP
Syrian Opposition Chiefs Seek Unity in Qatar Talks – AP
Turkey Becomes Hub for Syrian Revolt – WP
Breakaway Alawite State May be Assad's Last Resort – AP
Arabs to Seek UN General Assembly Action on Syria – AP
Iran Offers Syria "Experience and Capabilities" – AP
Jordan Worries Turmoil Will Follow as Syria’s Refugees Flood In – NYT
Israelis Fear Breach of Syria's Chemical Arsenal – AP
Syria’s ‘Day After’ – WP opinion
Iraq
Al-Qaida Affiliate Claims Iraq Attacks – VOA
DOD: Iraqis Capable of Responding to Insurgent Attacks – AFPS
12 Killed as Iraqi Forces Clash With Militants – AP
Middle East
UN Envoy Warns Time for Mideast Peace Waning – VOA
US Senators Examine Iranian Involvement with Terrorism – VOA
Iran Nuclear Plants Hit by Virus Playing AC/DC, Website Says – Bloomberg
Iran-Led Shipping Firm Nears Collapse Due to Sanctions – Reuters
Dubai Police Chief Warns of Muslim Brotherhood, Iran Threat – Reuters
Palestinians Warned About Economy – BBC
Gaza Christians Sense Pressure to Convert to Islam – Reuters
Yemen on Track for WTO Entry After Ukraine Deal – Reuters
Israel’s Settlers Are Here to Stay – NYT opinion
US Department of Defense
GOP Senators Launch Tour Warning of Defense Cuts – AP
Former Top Brass, Veterans Defend DOD Green Energy Initiatives – S&S
Integrated Intelligence Framework Takes Shape – AFPS
United States
Senate Committee Approves Provision to Plug Intelligence Leaks – WP
Panetta, Shinseki Told it's Time for Collaboration to Yield Results – S&S
Clinton Encourages Diaspora Communities to Assist Back Home – VOA
Skype Chats, Data More Accessible to the Police – WP
DOJ Trains Lawyers on Cyber Espionage – WP
Stockpiling Arms Against Cyberattacks – WP editorial
United Kingdom
UK PM Says Security Is Top Priority at Olympics – Reuters
Africa
Thousands of Congolese Civilians Flee from Renewed Fighting – VOA
UN Gunships Deployed in DR Congo – BBC
Somali Assembly Convenes to Form Government – VOA
UN: Somalia Transition at 'Decisive Phase' – VOA
Wave of Violent Repression Plagues Capital of Mali – NYT
HRW: Mali Ex-junta Abducted, Tortured Dozens – VOA
Suspected Members of Nigeria's Boko Haram Kill Two Indians – Reuters
Mombasa Secessionist Group Unbanned by Kenyan Court – BBC
Liberian Diaspora Debates Reconstruction, Dual Citizenship – VOA
Taylor Liberian Allies’ Sanctions Lifted – BBC
Ghanians Question How President's Death Will Impact Elections – VOA
Ghana's Leader Promises Stability – BBC
Americas
Venezuela Deports 'Colombian Drug Lord' Rastrojo – BBC
Police Free Held Cuban Activists – BBC
Cuba Marks 59th Anniversary of Revolution – AP
Asia Pacific / Central
Australia Urged to Defuse South China Sea Tensions – VOA
US Concerned about Chinese Troops Plans on Disputed Island – VOA
China Threatens 'Severe Punishment' for Government Critics on Web – VOA
In Meetings, US Presses Beijing on Rights – NYT
Positive Signs for US-China Military Ties, Commander Says – AP
China Denies Using Stolen US Copter Technology – AP
US Commander in Japan: Alliance Strong, With Room to Grow – AFPS
Japan Suffers a Record First-Half Trade Deficit – WP
Report: North Korea Finalizes Power Transition – VOA
Mystery Woman in N. Korea? Turns Out She’s the First Lady – NYT
N. Korean Leader’s Marriage Revealed – WP
N. Korea Sends Leaflets to South – BBC
Carter Visits South Korea, Last Stop on Asia-Pacific Tour – AFPS
S. Korean Economic Growth Falls to Near 3-Year Low – AP
Indonesia Faces Its Murky Past – VOA
Tajik Forces Demand Rebels Surrender Former Warlord – Reuters
Challenging China – WP opinion
Europe
In Russia, Not-so-Covert Surveillance – WP
EU Calls for Criminal Penalties on Interest-Rate Rigging – VOA
Next Premier of Serbia Is From Party of Milosevic – NYT
Turkish Army's Economic Might Under Growing Scrutiny – VOA
Europe Must Face Facts – WP opinion
South Asia
More Troops Sent to India's Strife-Torn Northeast – AP
Refugees Flee Ethnic Violence in India's Troubled Assam – Reuters
Carter Takes Part in India Defense Industry Talks – AFPS
Pakistan: Stalled Military Operation Means Refugees Can’t Go Home – WP
Food Aid to Pakistan Hurt by Funding Shortfall – VOA
