24 January SWJ Roundup

Small Wars Journal Daily Roundup

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USNI Daily - Real Clear World

BBC - CNN World - CSM World - LAT World - NYT World - WP World - VOA

WP National Security - WT National Securityq

American Forces Press Service - Abu Muqawama - Air Force Times

Armed Forces Journal - AOL Defense - Army Times - At War - CSM Backchannels

Battleland - Best Defense - Danger Room - Defense Tech - DoD Buzz - Early Warning

Foreign Affairs - Foreign Policy - David Ignatius

Infinity Journal - The Interpreter - Long War Journal - Marine Corps Gazette

Marine Corps Times - Military Review - National Defense - Navy Times - Parameters

Security Clearance - Stars & Stripes - Wings Over Iraq  - ZenPundit

CNA - CNAS - CSIS - ILW - ISW - Rand - TJF

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Afghanistan

ISAF Training Mission Bolsters Afghan Gains, Commander Says - AFPS

Prince Harry Back in UK After Afghan Deployment - AP

Syria

Turkey: Syrian Regime's Actions Equal War Crimes - AP

Russia Criticizes Syria Rebel ‘Obsession’ With Assad Exit - NYT

Russian Foreign Minister Denies Evacuation Underway in Syria - WP

Russia Denies Large Syria Evacuation Amid Fighting - AP

Syrian Jets Bomb Rebel-Held Areas Near Damascus - AP

UN Says Syrian Civil War Devastates Farming - Reuters

About 20,000 Syrian Refugees Flee to Jordan in a Week - Reuters

Middle East / North Africa

EU Says Iran Stalling on Nuclear Talks - VOA

EU Chides Iran Over Nuclear Talks Venue Proposals - AP

Expert: Iran Sanctions Near End of Effectiveness - AP

Israeli Election Results Have Regional Fallout - VOA

The Surprising Star of Israel’s Elections - WP

Israeli Lawmaker: Domestic Issues Must Be Priority - AP

Palestinians: Israeli Settlement Plans Cross 'Red Line' - VOA

Palestinians Threaten to Sue Israel Over Settlements - BBC

Bombing at a Funeral in Iraq Kills at Least 35 - NYT

Many Dead in Iraqi Mosque Bomb - BBC

Bahrain Princess on Torture Charge - BBC

Jordanians Vote in First Parliamentary Elections Since Protests - NYT

Jordanians Vote for New Parliament - WP

Tribal Lawmakers to Dominate Jordan's Parliament - Reuters

Muslim Brotherhood Boycotts Jordan Elections - VOA

Jordan Votes, But Main Islamist Party Boycotts Poll - Reuters

Yemen: US Drone Strike Kills 7 Suspected Militants - AP

US Drone Kills Six Suspected Al Qaeda Members in Yemen - Reuters

Qatar Poet Appeal Becomes Test for Web Crackdowns - AP

2 More Japanese Confirmed Dead in Algeria Crisis - AP

Morocco Plan to Change Rape Law - BBC

What Just Happened in Israel's Election? - TOI opinion

Israel: Obama Has to Learn to Live with Bibi - FP opinion

Israel: Don't Expect an Obama-Netanyahu Blowup - CNN opinion

Time for Obama's Nixon Moment on Iran - FP opinion

Al-Qaeda Finds Home in 'Arc of Instability' - USAT opinion

Libya US Consulate Attack

Clinton Grilled on Security Lapses in Benghazi Attack - VOA

Clinton Defends Her Actions Before and After Libya Attack - NYT

Clinton Delivers Forceful Defense on Libya Consulate Attack - WP

Defiant Clinton Takes on Lawmakers on Libya Attack - AP

Clinton Forcefully Defends Handling of Benghazi Attack - Reuters

Clinton: Benghazi Attack Part of Broader Challenge in North Africa - VOA

Some Algeria Attackers Are Placed at Benghazi - NYT

Libya Consulate Attack: Clinton Storms the Hill - WP opinion

On Benghazi, Blame the Bureaucracy - LAT opinion

Plenty of 'Difference' in Benghazi Scandal - Commentary opinion

NATO

Obama to Nominate General Allen to Head NATO - VOA

Obama Proceeds With Allen Nomination as NATO Commander - Reuters

US Department of Defense

Officials: Panetta, Dempsey to Remove Ban on Women in Combat - S&S

Pentagon to Lift Ban on Combat Duty for Women - VOA

Pentagon Set to Lift Combat Ban for Women - NYT

Military to Lift Ban on Women in Combat Roles - WP

US to End Ban on Women in Combat - BBC

Navy Can't Scrap Ships, But Can't Fix Them Either - VP

US Navy Ship Aground on Philippine Reef 'Taking in Water' - BBC

Navy: Random Alcohol Tests for Sailors in US - AP

Report: New Veterans Showing Gulf War Illness Symptoms - USAT

USAF Leaders Testify on Culture That Led to Sexual Assaults - NYT

Little Has Changed Since Tailhook, Based on Lackland Testimony - S&S

Air Force Officials Aim to Eliminate Sexual Assault - AFPS

Obama Dumps a Smart, Independently Minded General - WS opinion

United States

Kerry’s Committee Announces Hearing on Kerry’s Nomination - WP

House Approves Temporary Extension of US Debt Limit - VOA

Gun-Control Proposals Could Split President Obama, Sen. Reid - WP

General Dynamics Blames $2 Billion Loss on Defense Cuts - WP

Report: US Unions Continue Steady Decline - VOA

United Kingdom

Cameron Promises a Referendum on European Membership - NYT

Cameron Promises Vote on EU Membership - WP

Transcript of David Cameron's Speech on EU Membership - RCW

Cameron Trying to Ride Two Horses at Once - BBC opinion

Cameron Succumbs to Euro-Phobia - DS opinion

Africa

Clinton: US Cannot Allow Northern Mali to Be Terrorism Base - Reuters

US, Africa Say Mali Action Counters Growing Islamist Threat - Reuters

African Force for Mali Could Double in Size - VOA

With France, Mali's Military Commander Confident of Victory - LAT

US Airlift of French Troops to Mali Expected to Last Weeks - AP

UK Special Forces Active in Mali - Guardian

Witness Describes Killings by Malian Army - AP

Mali's Army Accused of Abuses - BBC

Army Seals Off Mali Town After Reports of Ethnic Reprisals - Reuters

Malian Army Ill-Equipped to Fight Islamists - AP

CAR Rebels Break Terms of Cease-Fire - VOA

'Beheadings' in Nigerian City - BBC

UK Sergeant Stranded in Kenya-UK Row Over Death - BBC

Kenya Orders Somali Refugees to Go Home - VOA

Somali Al Shabaab Rebels Threaten to Kill Kenyan Hostages - Reuters

Ghana Opposition Legislators to Boycott Vetting Mahama Nominees  - VOA

A British Crusade in Africa Is Lunacy - DM opinion

Americas

Eleven Held Over Mexico Violence - BBC

Venezuelans in Democracy Rallies - BBC

Asia / Pacific

North Korea Hints at Nuclear Test Following UN Resolution - VOA

N. Korea Threatens Nuke Test, Rocket Launches in Wake of Sanctions - WP

North Korea 'Plans Nuclear Test' - BBC

North Korea to Target US With Nuclear, Rocket Tests - Reuters

China Urges Calm and Restraint on North Korea Nuclear Test Plan - Reuters

Former Chinese Leader Steps Back, Fueling Speculation - NYT

Family’s Visit Confirms Chinese Dissident Alive - NYT

China Likely to Ignore Philippines' Challenge in South China Sea - VOA

Japan Turns Taiwan Activists Back from Disputed Islands - BBC

Japan Faces Nuclear Shutdown for Second Time Since Fukushima - Reuters

Thailand Court Issues 10-Year Prison Term to Editor - VOA

Thailand Court Gives 10-Year Sentence for Insult to King - NYT

Europe

Spain: Catalan Lawmakers Pass Resolution on Sovereignty - VOA

Spain: Catalonia Declares Itself a Sovereign Entity - AP

Prosecutors Call for Investigation on Greek Deficit - NYT

Turkey-PKK Peace Talks Hit New Snag - VOA

Russian Tycoon Likens Trial to Political Witch-Hunt - VOA

Russia: Jailed Pussy Riot Member Complains of 'Death Threats' - VOA

Bosnia Delays First Post-War Census - VOA

Slovenian Government on Verge of Collapse - VOA

Can the EU Become the World’s Policeman? - WP opinion

US Starts a New Cold War with Russia - MT opinion

South Asia

Report on Brutal Rape Condemns India’s Treatment of Women - NYT

Panel Slams Police in India Rape Case, Rejects Death Penalty - VOA

Trial in India Gang Rape Case Begins in New Delhi - AP

Rape Trial Challenges a Jam in India’s Justice System - NYT

India First Women's Court Opens in West Bengal - BBC

Inquiry Ordered in Death of Prosecutor Who Investigated Pakistan Premier - NYT

700 Alleged Militants Held in Limbo in Pakistan - AP

Bangladesh War Criminal Sentenced to Death - VOA

Think Pakistanis Hate Drones? Nope - Atlantic opinion