Small Wars Journal

22 May SWJ Roundup

Wed, 05/22/2013 - 5:11am

Small Wars Journal Daily Roundup

Defense, Foreign Affairs, Politics, Economics, & More

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SWJ Daily Roundup Tip Jar

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Afghanistan

Political Tensions Impact Special Ops Negatively in Afghan District - S&S

Coalition Plays Down Afghan Reports of Major Battle in Helmand - NYT

Karzai to Discuss Enhancing Defense Ties with India - VOA

India Offers More Aid for Rebuilding Afghanistan - AP

Group Taking Politics and Military Strategy to Same Extremes - NYT

Afghan Women 'Jailed Over Morals' - BBC

Group: More Afghan Women Jailed for 'Moral Crimes' - AP

Afghan Students Protest Women's Rights Decree - AP

Afghan Women's Rights in Peril, Group Says - LAT

Torture Victim’s Body Found Near US Base, Afghans Say - NYT

Afghan Interpreters to Get UK Visas - BBC

ISAF Operations Summary - AFPS

 

Syria

Syria Opposition Signals Tough Line on Peace Talks - AP

Iran, Hezbollah Support for Syria Complicates Peace-Talk Strategy - NYT

Iranian Soldiers Fighting for Assad in Syria - WP

Syrian Forces and Hezbollah Fighters Press Assault on Key City - NYT

Syria, Israel Exchange Fire Across Cease-Fire Line - LAT

Syria and Israel in Exchange of Fire - BBC                                                     

Israel Warns Syria to Halt Attacks After Exchange - WP

Kerry in Oman to Discuss Syria Peace Conference - VOA

Kerry Mideast Talks on Syria to Include Russian Call for Involving Iran - VOA

Past Differences Hamper US-Russian Efforts to Help Syria - VOA

Spain Backs Sending Defensive Arms to Syria Rebels - AP

Syria Reaches Crucial Test - WP opinion

 

Middle East / North Africa

Wave of Violence Continues in Iraq - VOA

Fresh Bombings in Iraq 'Kill 23' - BBC

Attacks in Iraq Kill Over 40, Sectarian Tensions High - Reuters

Diplomats: Iran Acts to Expand Sensitive Nuclear Capacity - VOA

Saudi Arabia Detains 10 More in Iran Spying Case - VOA

Saudi Arabia Arrests 10 Spy Suspects - BBC

Diplomats: Iran Acts to Expand Sensitive Nuclear Capacity - VOA

Iran Bars Candidacies of Rafsanjani, Ahmadinejad Aide - VOA

A Founder of Iranian Revolution Barred From Office - NYT

Iran Disqualifies Rafsanjani From Race - WP

Iran Disqualifies 2 High-Profile Presidential Candidates - LAT

Key Pair Barred from Iran Election - BBC

Iran's Ahmadinejad Says Will Challenge Ally's Ban From Election - Reuters

Iran: Riot Police Return to Tehran's Streets - WP

Iranians Face New Internet Curbs Before Election - VOA

Saudi Arabia Executes 5 Yemenis, Displays Bodies - AP

Sinai Security Hostages 'Freed' - BBC

Militants Release Seven Egyptians Kidnapped in Sinai - Reuters

Tell Me How This Ends - NYT opinion

 

US Department of Defense

Fort Hood Suspect Paid $278,000 Since 2009 Shooting - S&S

Two Defense Contractors Sentenced in Navy Bribery Scheme - LAT

Troops to See 1.8 Percent Pay Raise if Proposed Budget Bill Passes - S&S

Marine Corps Commandant, Legal Staff Targeted in IG Complaint - MCT

Parts of Bradley Manning Trial to be Closed to Public - WP

Fort Jackson Commander Suspended, Faces Adultery Charges - AP

Army General Suspended After Fight with Mistress - WP

 

United States

Debate Aside, Drone Strikes Drop Sharply - NYT

Petraeus Had Key Role in Benghazi Talking Points - WP

White House Says Reporters Should Not be Prosecuted - WP

Rescuers Dig for Survivors After Deadly US Tornado - VOA

National Guard Deployed to Help with Oklahoma City Tornado Rescue - S&S

House Passes Bill on Lying About Military Medals - AP

Bin Laden Burial Pictures Will Stay Secret - WP

Immigration Overhaul Wins Panel’s Backing in the Senate - NYT

Obama, the Media and National Security - NYT opinion

 

Africa

Obama To Visit Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania - VOA

Clashes Continue in Eastern DRC Ahead of UN Chief Visit - VOA

Nigeria Seeks Help from Niger in Battle with Militants - VOA

Nigeria to Free 'Terror' Women - BBC

Group to Take Nigeria Government to International Court - VOA

Emergency Response Grows in Chad - VOA

 

Americas

Mexico: With Soldiers’ Return to Michoacan, Drug War Circles Back - WP

FARC Rebel in Colombia Explains Why He Wanted Out - LAT

Guatemala: Montt's Genocide Conviction Annulled - BBC

Genocide Trial of Guatemalan Ex-Dictator May Have to Restart - NYT

Guatemala Full of Questions After Genocide Conviction Annulled - LAT

Protesters Hurl Firebombs as Chile Leader Speaks - AP

Bolivia Law Backs Morales Third Term - BBC

 

Asia / Pacific                                                       

Chinese Hackers Who Breached Google Gained Access to Sensitive Data - WP

US Urged to Allow Counterattacks on Chinese Hackers - NYT

Chinese Premier Looks to Boost Economic, Political Ties - VOA

North Korea Leader Sends Envoy to China - BBC

North Korean Leader Sends Envoy to China - NYT      

North Korea Sends Top Kim Jong-Un Aide to Beijing - Reuters

State Media Shows North Korea Has New Military Chief - AP

Defectors Accuse North of Stirring Unrest During 1980 S. Korea Uprising - VOA

A Living Memory of Bonds Between Burma, US - S&S

Burma President Ends US Trip With Trade Deal - VOA

Burmese President to Meet with US Lawmakers - VOA

Seven Muslims Convicted of Killing Buddhist Monk in Burma - VOA

Muslims Linked to Riots Given Prison Terms in Burma - NYT

UN Urges Action to End Child Soldiers in Burma - AP

Hundreds Seek Compensation in Japan Nuclear Crisis - AP

In Burma, a Glimmer of Hope - WP editorial              

China’s Brutal One-Child Policy - NYT opinion

                                               

Central Asia

Kyrgyzstan Bent on Evicting US Air Base in 2014 - AP

 

Europe

Russia Says Senior Islamist Insurgent Killed - VOA

Russian Billionaire Lebedev Pleads Not Guilty in Court - VOA

Aide Charged With Abuse of Power in Georgia - NYT

Turkey Seeks to Benefit From Islamic Banking Sector - VOA

 

South Asia

Chinese Prime Minister Promotes India Trade Ties - NYT

With Wary Eye on the US, China Courts India - Reuters