Small Wars Journal Daily Roundup
Defense, Foreign Affairs, Politics, Economics, & More
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Ground Force Dialogue - David Ignatius - Defense Tech
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Afghanistan
Access Given to Afghan Contractor Suspected of Helping Insurgents - S&S
UN Report: Afghan Opium Survey Reports Record Growth in 2013 - S&S
Afghan Opium Harvest at Record High - BBC
After Record Opium Year, Afghans Plant New Crop - AP
Senator Says US Ending Buys of Russian Helicopters - AP
Iran
Iran and Western Powers Clash Over Why Nuclear Talks Failed - NYT
UN Agency Sees No Big Change in Iran's Nuclear Work - VOA
White House Works to Delay Iran Sanctions - WP
Kerry and Biden Ask for Room to Reach a Nuclear Deal With Iran - NYT
Kerry Urges Congress to Not Increase Iran Sanctions - S&S
Kerry Calls on Lawmakers to Hold Off on New Iran Sanctions - VOA
Kerry Opposes New Sanctions on Iran - BBC
Iran Sees No Political Motive for Recent Slayings - UPI
Iran Develops Sea Rescue Drone - BBC
Requirements for an Enduring Solution to the Iranian Nuclear Challenge - CNAS Brief
This Iran Deal Won't Seal Itself - FP Opinion
Syria
Assad's Forces Capture South Damascus Suburb - VOA
Syrian Forces Recapture Damascus Suburb From Rebels - NYT
Syria Rebels in Aleppo Call to Arms - BBC
Terrorism / Counterterrorism
Al-Qaida Seen Shifting Tactics to Smaller Attacks - ND
The Failed War on the 'War on Terror' - Commentary Opinion
US Department of Defense
Joint Chiefs Say Reducing Personnel Costs is Key - WP
Air Force Must Modernize Despite Budget Woes, Welsh Says - AFPS
Welsh: Air Force Will Resist ‘Requirements Drift’ in New Bomber - AFPS
Air Force Chief: Drone Combat Missions May be Trimmed - WP
Air Force to Scrutinize Nuclear Leader Candidates - AP
Littoral Combat Ship Sidelined Again by Maintenance Issue - S&S
4 Marines Killed in Camp Pendleton Accident - S&S
Air Force Academy Cadets Become UAV Instructors - AFT
Army Chief of Staff Warns of Cost of Military Sexual Assault Plan - AP
Officer: Conviction Tough in Naval Academy Sex Assault Case - AP
DOD Inspector General Hotline Reports Spike in Complaints - AFPS
Suspect in Navy Bribery Scandal Won Contracts Despite Criminal Past - S&S
Air Force Officer Acquitted of Groping Virginia Woman - S&S
Cold War Sub to be Displayed at Museum; Military Missions Remain Secret - FOX
Ending Nuclear Overkill - NYT Opinion
US Military Must Do More with Less Money - Brookings Opinion
US Intelligence Community
After 30 Years of Silence, Original NSA Whistleblower Looks Back - Gawker
United States
Johnson Pledges to Improve DHS Management, Morale - WP
Questions About ‘60 Minutes’ Benghazi Story - McClatchy
Calls for Capitol Police Navy Yard Congressional Inquiry - BBC
Veterans’ Malpractice Claims on the Rise - AJ-C
First World Trade Center Tower Opens 12 Years After 9/11 - VOA
Two Secret Service Agents Cut from Obama Detail After Misconduct - WP
Why Can't We Admit We're Scared of Islamism? - TS Opinion
Is Anyone Home at Either End of Pennsylvania Avenue? - UPI Opinion
A Need For Compromise on Immigration - WP Opinion
United Kingdom
UK Pursuing Criminal Investigation into NSA Leaks - AP
Iraq Inquiry: 'No US Veto' Over Blair-Bush Notes - BBC
United Nations
Activists Criticize Vietnam's Election to UN Rights Council - VOA
Activists Call for UN International Ban on 'Killer Robots' - VOA
Africa
US Names 2 Nigerian-Based Groups Terrorist Organizations - VOA
US Lists Two Nigerian Islamist Groups as Terrorists - WP
2 Islamist Groups in Nigeria Designated Terror Organizations by US - S&S
US Names Nigeria’s Boko Haram as 'Terrorists' - BBC
US Designates Nigeria’s Boko Haram as a Terrorist Entity - UPI
Congo Ready to Sign Document Formalizing Rebel Defeat - VOA
UN: Nigeria Offensive Drives 40,000 Refugees into Niger - VOA
Kenyan President to Return Disputed Media Bill to Parliament - VOA
Somalia Cyclone: 140 Confirmed Dead - BBC
Rwanda Charges Ex-Presidential Guard With Terrorism - BBC
Americas / Caribbean
Guerrillas Step Up Campaign in Paraguay - NYT
Brazil Upholds Corruption Jail Terms - BBC
Argentine Ex-Army Officer Escapes - BBC
Asia / Pacific
UN Aid Chief in Typhoon-Ravaged Philippines - VOA
US Relief for Typhoon Haiyan in Philippines Stepped Up - S&S
Philippines: Logistical Hurdles Paralyze Relief Effort - NYT
US Carrier to Boost Philippines Typhoon Effort - BBC
US Officials Cautiously Optimistic About Aid Progress in Philippines - AFPS
Hospital Ship Mercy to Provide Aid to Philippines - NBC
More Ospreys Deploy to Philippines for Typhoon Relief Mission - AFPS
Manila Flights Depart With Aid, Return With Survivors - VOA
Philippines: Post-Typhoon Looting Raises Security Fears - WP
Philippines’ President Faces Growing Anger - NYT
Air Force Leader Discusses Opening Communications With China - AFPS
China Panel Said to Oversee Domestic Security and Foreign Policy - NYT
Chinese Power Play: Xi Jinping Creates National Security Council - CSM
OIC Delegation Greeted by Protests in Burma - VOA
Burma Rebels Shun Peace Initiative - UPI
Is the US Navy "Out-Sticked" in the Asia-Pacific? - RCD Interview
China’s Plan Without Politics - WP Editorial
Pacific Power: The Politics of the US Military in SE Asia - TD Opinion
Europe
Ukraine Parliament Deadlock on Tymoshenko Clouds EU Signing - VOA
Polish President Apologizes for Russian Embassy Violence - VOA
Hagel Thanks Slovenian Defense Minister for Close Cooperation - AFPS
German Ex-President Goes on Trial - BBC
Middle East / North Africa
Palestinian Negotiating Team Resigns - VOA
A Year After War, Gaza Holds Its Fire - WP
Hamas Marks Anniversary of 2012 Israel Conflict - AP
Attacks Across Iraq Kill Dozens - NYT
Shia Pilgrims Killed in Iraq Attacks - BBC
Qatar Learns Tough Lessons in Year of Defeats - WP
Egypt to Lift State of Emergency, Curfew - VOA
Egypt Lifting State of Emergency - BBC
Morsi Accuses Egypt’s Military Leaders of Treason - NYT
Morsi Warns of Egypt Instability - BBC
Top Russian Officials in Egypt Talks - BBC
The Path to Sustainable Political Parties in the Arab World - CEIP Opinion
In Egypt, a Spring of Discontent - WP Opinion
South Asia
Sri Lanka Warns UK Over 'War Crimes' - BBC
Sri Lanka’s Climate of Fear - NYT Editorial