Small Wars Journal Daily Roundup
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Ground Force Dialogue - David Ignatius - Defense Tech
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan, Taliban Talks Going Nowhere Despite Secret Meetings - AP
Aircraft Crash in Afghanistan Kills 2 Coalition Troops, Civilian - S&S
Afghan Boy Mistakenly Shot by US Marines, Official Says - DPA
Iraq
US Veterans Agonize Over al-Qaeda’s Resurgence in Iraq - WP
Iraqi Ambassador: Iraq is Turning to Russia for Aid - VOA
Iraq’s High-Stakes Struggle - CFR Interview
Our Stake in Iraq - WP Opinion
Syria
US Says Iran Won’t Attend Peace Talks on Syria - NYT
Activists: Nearly 500 Killed in Syrian Fighting - VOA
Syria Rebel Clashes 'Kill Hundreds' - BBC
'Friends of Syria' to Meet in Paris Sunday - VOA
UN Chief Appeals for Political Solution in Syria - VOA
ICRC Head Maurer Wants Greater Role in Syria - UPI
Terrorism / Counterterrorism
Al-Qaida Threat Prompts US Review - UPI
US Department of Defense
Report: In Testing Phase, Massive New Carrier Plagued by Problems - S&S
US Air Force Drug Probe Grows to 10 Officers - AP
US Expands Air Force Drug Inquiry - BBC
On Nuclear Tour, Hagel is Told of Another Misstep in Force - S&S
Soldier Who Died in Korean War POW Camp Finally Comes Home - FTU
DARPA’s ‘Bionic’ Upper Limb Enhances Life for Amputees - AFPS
Judge to Army: Re-examine Iraq Vet, Reconsider Involuntary Discharge - AP
Naval Academy: Charges Dropped in Sex Assault Case - BS
More Join Campaign to Free Navy SEAL Convicted of 1995 Murder - HT
US Intelligence Community
Obama to Announce NSA Decisions on Jan. 17 - AP
Dark Tales From Deep Within the CIA - WP Opinion
United Kingdom
Army Recruitment a 'Big Challenge' - BBC
Africa
Japan and China Row Over Africa - BBC
South Sudan Army Says Recaptured Bentiu - VOA
South Sudan Urged to Release Prisoners - BBC
Central African Republic's Interim President Resigns - VOA
Central African Republic President Stepping Down - WP
Central African Leader’s Exit Sets Off Rejoicing in the Streets - NYT
Foreigners to be Evacuated from CAR - BBC
Major Intervention Needed in CAR, Group Says - UPI
U.S. Advisers Sent to Help Somalia Fight the Shabab - NYT
US Deployed Military Advisers to Somalia - WP
Kenya Planes 'Kill Somali Militants' - BBC
Zimbabwe Imports Corn to Avert Food Shortage - VOA
Obama is Losing South Sudan - WP Opinion
Americas / Caribbean
Gunmen Kill Brazil Church's Pastor - BBC
World Bank Criticized for Honduran Loan - NYT
Colombian Mayor Calls for Protests - BBC
US 'Open' to New Relations with Cuba - BBC
Asia / Pacific
China Imposes New Access Rules Over Sea, Angering Neighbors, US - LAT
Philippines Denounces New Chinese Fishing Regulations - VOA
Chinese Journalists Chafe Under Ever-Tighter Controls - WP
UN Group Vows to Pressure North Korea on Abductees - VOA
Seven Injured in Thai Protest Shooting, Capital Beefs Up Security - NYT
Thailand: Gunmen Fire on Bangkok Protesters - BBC
Seven Injured in Thai Protest Shooting, Capital Beefs Up Security -NYT
Europe
Russia: Americans Traveling to Winter Games Cautioned - NYT
Ukraine ex-Minister Hurt in Clashes - BBC
Turkey's Embattled Government Seeks to Limit Judiciary's Powers - VOA
Google Maps Apologizes for Hitler Square Gaffe - VOA
Middle East / North Africa
Fierce Defender of a Strong Israel Dies - NYT
Israel's Former PM Ariel Sharon Dies - BBC
Israel and World Grapple With Sharon’s Mixed Legacy - NYT
Israel Publishes Plans for New Housing in Settlements - NYT
Gates Says Israel Gave in on Saudi Arms After F-35s Promised - Bloomberg
White House Suggests Iran Sanctions Bill Could Draw US Into War - TWB
Iran Nuclear Talks Conclude with 'Solutions' - VOA
'Very Good Progress' at Iran Talks - BBC
Ex-defense Contractor Stole F-35 Documents, Tried to Send to Iran - HC
Presidential Run Likely for Egypt’s Top General - NYT
Egypt Army Chief Eyes Presidency Bid - BBC
Libya: Benghazi Attackers Listed as Terrorist Entities by Washington - UPI
Presidential Run Likely for Egypt’s Top General -NYT
Muslim Brotherhood-led Alliance Urges Boycott of Egypt's Referendum - UPI
US Says Libyan Militant Groups Behind Benghazi Attack - VOA
Tunisia's New PM Takes Office After Islamists Resign - VOA
Sharon: The Ruthless Warrior Who Could Have Made Peace - NYT Opinion
‘Sharon, Get Lost,’ They Say. I Won’t. - NYT Opinion
Gains From the War in Lebanon- NYT Opinion
Egypt’s Brotherhood: Not a Terrorist Group, Yet - WP Opinion
South Asia
Taliban Commanders Reportedly Targeted in Pakistan - VOA
Taliban Killings in Pakistani City May Be Part of Pattern - VOA
Senior Pakistan Anti-Terrorist Chief Dies in Car Bomb Attack - UPI
Pakistani Prosecutor Warns of House Arrest Again for Musharraf - VOA
Pakistan PM Urges Award for Boy Who Halted Attack - NYT
Activist Malala Hails Pakistani Teen Hero - VOA
Pakistan 'Hero' Proposed for Award - BBC
India-US Row Escalates as Diplomat Heads Home - VOA
Indian Diplomat Leaves US Following Indictment - WP
As Indian Diplomat Exits After Arrest, a Culture Clash Lingers - NYT
'No Stand-off' With US Says India - BBC
Court Papers Show Abuse of Maid in US-India Row - Reuters
As Indian Diplomat Exits US, a Culture Clash Lingers - NYT
Matriarchs’ Duel for Power Threatens to Tilt Bangladesh Off Balance - NYT
Fury in Sri Lanka at U.S. Embassy Tweet on Killing of Tamils - NYT