Small Wars Journal

25 November SWJ Roundup

Mon, 11/25/2013 - 1:42am

Small Wars Journal Daily Roundup

Defense, Foreign Affairs, Politics, Economics, & More

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USNI Daily - Real Clear Defense - Real Clear World - The Daily Humanitarian

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

WP National Security - WT National Security - American Forces Press Service

Abu Muqawama - Air Force Times - Armed Forces Journal - AOL Defense - Army Times

At War - CSM Backchannels - Battleland - DEFCON Hill - Best Defense - Danger Room

Defense One - Defense Tech - DoD Buzz - The Diplomat - Clausewitz Homepage

Early Warning - Foreign Affairs - Foreign Policy - Fortuna’s Corner

Ground Force Dialogue - David Ignatius - Defense Tech

Early Warning Blog - Feral Jundi -  Infinity Journal

Informal Institute for National Security Thinkers and Practitioners

Information Dissemination - The Interpreter - Kings of War - Long War Journal

Marine Corps Gazette - Marine Corps Times - Maritime Executive - Military Review

MountainRunner - National Defense - Navy Times - Parameters - RUSI

Security Clearance - Stars & Stripes - War on the Rocks - Warscapes - Wings Over Iraq

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

 

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Iran

Iran, US Clash Over Key Element of Nuclear Deal - WP

Longer-Term Deal With Iran Faces Major Challenges - NYT

Obama Says Nuclear Deal Blocks Iran's Path to Bomb - AP

UK PM Hails Iran Deal as 'First Step' - BBC

Kerry Defends Deal as US, Iran Clash Over Key Parts - WP

Kerry Defends Geneva Pact From Critics on All Sides - NYT

Bipartisan Skepticism Greets Iranian Nuclear Agreement - TH

US Lawmakers Greet Nuclear Deal with Skepticism and Restraint - LAT

Deep Unease in Israel, Congress - WP

Kerry: Iran Deal Makes Mid-East Safer - BBC

Kerry on Iran: 'It's Not Based on Trust' - Politico

Iran Nuclear Deal Fuels Anger, Jitters in Mideast - AP

Iran Deal Leaves Arab Fears Intact - USAT

Israel’s Netanyahu Calls Iran Deal ‘Historic Mistake’ - WP

Israel Says Iran Nuclear Deal a Historic Mistake - Reuters

Israeli Leaders Denounce Geneva Accord - NYT

Iran Deal Leaves Israel Few Options - AP

Analysts: Israelis Unlikely to Strike - USAT

Why Israel Sees Iran Nuclear Deal as Dangerous Appeasement - CSM

Praise in Iran All the Way to the Top - NYT

Obama Phones Israeli PM to Discuss Iran Deal - AP

Iranians Hail 'Smiling' FM as Hero of Nuclear Deal - AFP

Iranians Cheer Nuclear Negotiators at Airport - AP

Iranians Scent Brighter Future After Nuclear Deal - Reuters

Iran Nuclear Deal Faces Tough Next Steps, Harsh Critics - LAT

After Iran Nuclear Deal, Tough Challenges Ahead - WP

Tough Road Lies Ahead After Landmark Iran Nuclear Deal - Reuters

US-Iran Thaw Began with Months of Secret Meetings - LAT

How the Iran Deal was Done - USAT

Anatomy of Iranian Nuclear Deal - AP

Deal, No Deal: Grueling Drama to Iran Nuclear Pact - WP

A Deal With Iran - WP Editorial

Getting to Yes With Iran - NYT Editorial

Kerry Deal Diplomatic Coup Even with Durability in Doubt - WP Opinion

US Allies Need Reassurance on Iran - NYT Opinion

What You Should Know About The Iran Nuclear Deal - NPR Opinion

Abject Surrender by the United States - WS Opinion

Let's Not Celebrate This Iran Deal...Yet - Politico Opinion

 

Afghanistan

Afghan Council Defies Karzai on US Security Deal - LAT

Elders Back Security Pact That Karzai Won’t Sign - NYT

Afghan Council Backs US Troop Pact; Defiant Karzai Refuses to Sign - WP

Afghan President Again Delays Signing US Deal - AP

Loyal Jirga: Karzai Has Blessing for US-Afghan Security Deal - S&S

Afghan Elders Urge US Pact Deal This Year - BBC

Pakistani Drone Protesters Search for NATO Supply Trucks - AP

 

Syria

Study: Over 11,000 Children Killed in Syria - Reuters

More Than 160 Killed as Syrian Rebels Try to Siege - AP

 

US Department of Defense

Military Alters Training to Deal With Budget Woes - AP

Army Is Looking for a Few Good Equipment Ideas - AT

The Untold Story of Military Sexual Assault - NYT Opinion

 

United States

Spoils of War: Police Getting Leftover Iraq Trucks - NT

 

United Kingdom

Scotland Names Independence Day for First Time: March 24, 2016 - Reuters

 

Australia

Australia's Governor-General Bryce in Republic Call - BBC

 

World

Drones Offer Journalists a Wider View - NYT

 

Africa

Mali Votes Again Amid High Security - BBC

Mali Holds Legislative Vote Amid Security Fears - AP

Mali Election Marred by Low Turnout and Voting Abuses - Reuters

Over a Dozen Feared Dead in Mali Clashes - AP

Congo Arrests Senior Opposition Member on ICC Warrant - Reuters

 

Americas / Caribbean

Honduras Presidential Polls Close - BBC

Vote Count Begins as Hondurans Choose President - AP

Honduras Vote: Competing Candidates Claim Victory - WP

Hondurans Vote After Tumultuous Race - NYT

 

Asia / Pacific

Japan Rejects China’s Claim to Air Rights Over Islands - NYT

Japan Says China's New Defense Zone Unenforceable - AP

China Defends 'Expanded Air Zone' - BBC

China Protests U.S., Japan Criticism of Airspace Move - Reuters

China Security Boss Urges Judicial Independence, Transparency - Reuters

Philippines: US Military Flights Carry Storm Evacuees to Manila - S&S

Thai Anti-Government Protesters Stage Major Rally - AP

Too Quiet on China - WP Editorial

China at a Crossroads - WP Opinion

 

Europe

EU Climate Chief Says UN Talks Hinge on 2015 Deal - AP

Thousands Protest Ukraine’s Rejection of Trade Pacts - NYT

Ukraine: Tens of Thousands Rally in Kiev for Closer EU Ties - AP

Mass Rallies in Ukraine Against Government U-Turn on EU - Reuters

Huge Ukraine Rally Over EU Ties - BBC

Merkel’s Quest for Consensus in Germany - NYT

Slovakia 'Neo-Nazi' Wins Election - BBC

A Receding Revolution - WP Opinion

 

Middle East / North Africa

Nuclear Accord With Iran Opens Diplomatic Doors in the Mideast - NYT

Iran Deal Could Complicate Other US Foreign Policy Efforts - WP

Attacks Kill 5 in Iraq, Including Journalist - AP

Egypt Says New Law Bans Protests in Places of Worship - Reuters

Egypt's President Issues Law Restricting Protests - AP

New Egypt Protest Law Condemned - BBC

 

South Asia

Pakistan, India Fear More Clashes at Border - WP

Pakistani Drone Protesters Search for NATO Supply Trucks - AP

Pakistan Talks to Free Polio Workers - BBC

Nepal's Oldest Party Leads 1st Election Results - AP