Small Wars Journal

9 June SWJ Roundup

Sat, 06/09/2012 - 3:25am

Small Wars Journal Daily Roundup

US Naval Institute Daily - USNI

Real Clear World - RCP

 

Afghanistan

Gen. Allen Apologizes for Civilians Killed in Airstrike - WP

Commander Apologizes for Afghan Airstrike - NYT

Allen Visits Afghan Officials, Families of Dead - AFPS

US General Apologizes for Afghan Deaths in Airstrike - AP

NATO in Air Strike Deaths Apology - BBC

Lethal Legacy of the Afghanistan Conflict - CNN

Many Escape from Afghan Prison after Taliban Attack - BBC

POW's Disillusioned Emails to Family Suggest He Deserted - S&S

Military Remains Focused on Finding Missing Soldier - AFPS

China Signals Interest in Afghanistan - NYT

With New Pact, China Moves to Shore Up Afghan Ties - AP

ISAF Operations Summary - AFPS

Life and War in Afghanistan - WP photo coverage

 

Pakistan

CIA Gets Nod to Step Up Drone Strikes in Pakistan - LAT

Dempsey: ‘Extraordinarily Dissatisfied’ With Pakistani Action Against Haqqani - AFPS

Notions of Honor Color High-Stakes Haggling Over NATO Supply Routes - NYT

Pakistan Bus Bomb Kills 19 - VOA

Fatal Bomb Attack on Pakistan Bus - BBC

Deadly Bombing Strikes Police Bus in Pakistan - NYT

Bus Bombed in Northwest Pakistan - WP

 

Syria

Annan, Clinton Meet on Syria as Violence Escalates - VOA

UN Monitors Find ‘Appalling Scene’ at Syrian Massacre Site - NYT

UN Monitors Find Evidence of Massacre in Syria - WP

Massacre Traces in Syrian Village - BBC

Burned Homes, Graves at Massacre Site - CNN

UN Team Sees Massacre Site in Syrian Village - AP

Smell of Death Lingers at Syrian Massacre Village - Reuters

Syrian Forces Resume Shelling Homs - WP

Intense Shelling of Southern Syrian City Kills 15 - AP

Clashes Erupt in Syrian Capital's Streets - Reuters

Wounded Syria Nears Threshold of Civil War - Reuters

US Presses Russia to Support Syria Transition - Reuters

UK Journalist: Syria Rebels Led Me Into Death Trap - AP

Assad, the Butcher - NYT editorial

Justifying Syrian Intervention - WP opinion

 

Iran

UN Watchdog, Iran Fail to Make Progress on Nuclear Issue - VOA

UN Watchdog: 'No Progress' at Iran Nuclear Talks - BBC

Talks with Iran on Nuclear Access Stalled, UN Watchdog Says - WP

‘No Progress’ in Iran Nuclear Talks, UN Inspectors Report - NYT

6 Powers, Iran, Remain Split on Nuclear Issues - AP

China Leader Urges Iran to be 'Flexible' - BBC

 

Middle East / North Africa

Russia Takes Substantial Risks in Middle East - NYT

Palestinian President Abbas 'Would Accept' UN Upgrade - BBC

Abbas Offers Israel Dialogue for Amnesty, Arms - Reuters

Palestinians Mull Non-Member State Status at UN - AP

Israel to Decide on Settlement University - AP

Factbox: Players on Iraq's Political Stage - Reuters

4 Killed in Iraq Shootings, Bombing - AP

Critics Say Politics Tainting Trial of Iraqi VP - AP

Senior Saddam Aide Executed in Iraq - Reuters

Bahrain Police Battle Biggest Protests in Weeks - AP

Lebanon: Man Killed by Sniper Fire in Tripoli - Reuters

Protesters Gather in Egypt Amid Escalating Tensions - NYT

Egypt Candidate Shafik Says Is Pro-Youth, Internet - Reuters

Egyptians Protest Against Ex-Premier Before Election - Reuters

Mob Attacks Women at Egypt Anti-Sex Assault Rally - AP

Tunisia Tells Imams to Stop Pushing Syria Jihad - AP

 

US Department of Defense

GAO: Full Costs of Europe Force Restructure Not Known - S&S

Accused Fort Hood Shooter's Beard Causes Delay in Court Proceedings - S&S

Judge Upholds Charges Against Alleged Document Leaker PFC Manning - AFPS

Gitmo Defense Lawyers Seek World Broadcast of USS Cole Trial - S&S

Commando Competition Promotes Special Ops Skills, Collaboration - AFPS

US Military Suicides Rising, Even as Combat Eases - AP

Panetta Calls for Leadership on Suicide Prevention - AFPS

Pentagon Crackdown on Free Guns Riles Some Police - AP

Former USS Iowa Sailors Salute Ship as it Makes its Final Port Call - S&S

 

United States

Obama Addresses European Debt, Leaked Intel - VOA

Holder Directs US Attorneys to Track Down Paths of Leaks - NYT

Holder Names Pair of US Attorneys to Lead Leak Probe - WP

Obama Says He's Offended by Charges of Purposeful Leaking - Reuters

For Election Favor, Obama Looks to Merkel, Again - Reuters

Congress: As Recess Nears, Little Hope for Breaking Partisan Impasse - NYT

 

United Kingdom

Top Officials Offer Glimpse of a Restructured British Army - DN

UK Military to Rely More on Reservists - AP

Top British Politicians to Appear at Hacking Inquiry - NYT

British PM to Appear Before Probe Panel on Phone Hacking - WP

 

United Nations

Serb Minister Elected Next General Assembly Head - AP

 

World

Cities Mobilize Against Urban Corruption - VOA

 

Africa

Malawi Cancels AU Summit Over Bashir Controversy - VOA

Malawi Axes AU Summit in Bashir Row - BBC

African Leaders Want UN Support for Mali Military Intervention - VOA

Mali Rebel Groups 'Clash in Kidal' - BBC

Sudan, South Sudan to Resume Talks Later This Month - Reuters

Somali Militia Says Forces Move Closer to al-Shabab Stronghold - VOA

Ivory Coast Ambush: Seven UN Peacekeepers Killed - BBC

UN Says 7 Peacekeepers Killed in Ivory Coast - AP

UN Says Seven Peacekeepers Killed in Ivory Coast - Reuters

Bomb Hits Nigeria City Police HQ - BBC

Red Cross: 8 Killed in North Nigeria Blast - AP

Suicide Bombing of Nigeria Police Station Kills 4 - Reuters

UK in Piracy Deal with Mauritius - BBC

BBC to Launch Africa TV Program - BBC

 

Americas

Mexico to Launch Protected Witness Program - AP

Mexican Ex-Governor Denies Drug Tie Allegations - AP

Venezuela Court Decisions Shake Up 2 Small Parties - AP

Falklands: Argentina Invites British Diplomat to Buenos Aires - AP

Falklands: UK MP Declines Argentine Talks Offer - BC

Brazil Grants Asylum to Bolivian Senator - AP

Chile Rally Against Pinochet Military Rule Film - BBC

Jamaica Drug Kingpin 'Dudus' Coke Jailed for 23 Years - BBC

 

Asia Pacific / Central

Philippines: Obama, Aquino to Discuss Regional Security - VOA

Obama Expresses Support for Philippines in China Rift - NYT

Philippine President Seeks Military Aid - WP

Philippine Activists Protest Aquino's US Visit - VOA

Fear Lingers in Blind Chinese Activist's Hometown - AP

China Plans Manned Space Launch This Month, Reports Say - AP

Four Killed as Rohingya Muslims Riot in Burma - Reuters

Burma Police 'Fire on' Protesters - BBC

Japan’s Premier Seeks Support for Using Nuclear Power - NYT

Japan PM Urges Reactor Restart - BBC

UN Envoys Ask Malaysia to Protect Activists - NYT

 

Europe

Obama: Europe Faces Hard Choices - BBC

European Officials: Spain Nearing Bailout Request - VOA

Spain Aid Talks 'Not Ruled Out' - BBC

Spain: Bank Bailout Decision Could Come Soon - AP

Europe Races to Make Big Fixes in Euro - WP

Russia: Putin Signs Law With Harsh Fines for Protesters - NYT

Russia: Putin's Hard Line Against Protests to Be Tested - AP

Russia's Putin Signs Anti-Protest Law Before Rally - Reuters

Ukraine’s Faults Show Up in Spotlight of Euro 2012 Soccer Tournament - WP

Turkey Continues Pursuit of EU Membership - VOA

Serbia's New President Seeks EU Answers on Kosovo - Reuters

Greeks March Against Far-right Party Golden Dawn - BBC

Greek TV Attack Deals Blow to Rightist Party Image - Reuters

 

South Asia

The US-India Relationship - WP opinion