Small Wars Journal

24 February SWJ Roundup

Mon, 02/24/2014 - 4:51am

Small Wars Journal Daily Roundup

 

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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

AidSpeak - 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 - War Council

Warscapes - WhyDev - Wings Over Iraq

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

 

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Afghanistan

US Weighs Leaving Behind 3,000 Troops in Afghanistan - WP

Taliban Kills at Least 19 Afghan Soldiers - VOA

Taliban Raid Afghan Army Base, Killing Soldiers in Their Sleep - NYT

Taliban Militants Kill 19 Afghan Soldiers in Remote Province - WP

21 Afghan Troops Die in Taliban Attack - BBC

Attack on Afghan Army Checkpoint Kills 21 Soldiers - S&S

Afghan Taliban: Suspending Talks With US on Prisoner Exchange - VOA

 

Ukraine

Ukraine Interim President Vows Moves Toward European Integration - VOA

In Ukraine, Fast Transition Comes With Uncertainty - WP

In Ukraine, A Rush to Shift Power and Mend Rifts - NYT

Ukraine: Parliament Chief Takes Presidential Power - AP

Power Shift Inspires Joy in Kiev, Fury in East - NYT

US Pledges Help to Ukraine - VOA

US Warns Against Russian Intervention in Ukraine - VOA

Despite Setbacks, Russia is Unafraid to Use its Leverage - WP

Deeply Bound to Ukraine, Putin Watches and Waits for Next Move - NYT

Russia Will Withhold Loans to Ukraine for the Time Being - LAT

Russia Says Ukraine Opposition Has Flouted Deal and Seized Power - Reuters

Russia Recalls Ambassador in Ukraine for Consultations - Reuters

Russia Recalls Ambassador Over 'Deterioration' - BBC

Ukraine Charts Course to Europe, Wants Better Russia Ties - Reuters

US Treasury Secretary Urges Ukraine to Begin IMF Discussions - Reuters

As His Fortunes Fell in Ukraine, a President Clung to Illusions - NYT

Declaring Victory in Kiev - NYT Video

Ukraine: A House Still Divided - FP Opinion

What the West Must Do for Ukraine - NYT Opinion

Why Russia Won't Interfere - NYT Opinion

 

Syria

Top Military Body Against Assad in Chaos, Undermining Fight - NYT

Militant Linked to Al Qaeda Killed in Bombing, Activists Say - LAT

Jihadist Mediator Killed in Suicide Attack by Rival Extremists - NYT

Blast Hits Syrian Hospital - VOA

Jihadists Target Children for Indoctrination, Training - VOA

Al-Qaeda-Linked Rebel Killed - BBC

Syrian Rebels Say Senior Al-Qaeda Fighter Killed - AP

Kerry's Futile Syria Initiative - WP Editorial

 

Iran

Senior US Official Briefs Israel on Iran Nuclear Talks - VOA

The Collapse of Sanctions on Iran - WS Opinion

How Much Nuclear Power Does Iran Need? - AM Opinion

 

US Department of Defense

Pentagon Proposes Pre-World War II Level for Army - NYT

US Army Focuses on Boosting Tech - DN

Air Force Reluctantly Upgrades A-10s After Congress Complains - WIB

Boeing Union Approves Contract Lowering Cost of Military Jets - SLD

JPAC Recommends Dig at Koh Tang to Find Missing from Vietnam War - S&S

DOD: US Flags at Military Bases Must be 100 Percent American Made - USAT

 

United States

In Election Year, Congress Unlikely to Tackle Tough Issues - VOA

Susan Rice Goes on TV to Defend Her Statements on Benghazi Attack - TWB

America's Global Retreat - WSJ Opinion

 

Africa

Extremists Return to Torch Nigeria Village, 3 Dead - AP

Zimbabwe’s Mugabe Celebrates 90th Birthday - VOA

In Africa, Agony and Ivory - G&M Opinion

 

Americas / Caribbean

US and Mexican Authorities Detail Coordinated Effort to Capture Drug Lord - WP

Mexican Drug Lord Hid in Mountains, Homes, Sewers - LAT

Astonishment Greets Seizing, Without a Shot, of Mexico’s El Chapo - NYT

US to Seek Extradition of Mexican Drug Lord - VOA

Federal Prosecutors Seek Return of Mexican Drug Kingpin to US - NYT

Mexican Officials: Wiretaps, Aides Led to Drug Lord Arrest - AP

Seized Phone Key to Mexico Kingpin 'Shorty' Guzman's Capture - Reuters

Meeting Between Venezuela Gov’t, Opposition May Help Ease Protests - Reuters

Venezuela Is Divided Even on Its Death Toll - NYT

Ex-Venezuelan General in Armed Standoff at Home - AP

Shots Fired at Colombia Leftist Candidate's Convoy - AP

Venezuela on the Brink - MH Editorial

The Left's Awkward Silence on Venezuela - NR Editorial

Mexican Authorities Working for Justice - WP Opinion

 

Asia / Pacific

South Korea-US Military Drills Begin - BBC

US-South Korea War Games Loom Over Korean Reunions - AP

China, Eyeing Japan, Seeks WW2 Focus for Xi During Germany Visit - Reuters

China's Premier Unveils More Measures to Tackle Corruption - Reuters

Fatal Violence Strikes Antigovernment Rallies in Thailand - NYT

Thailand Crisis: 'No Army Intervention' - BBC

At Least Four Killed in Thailand Protests - VOA

Thai PM Leaves Bangkok as Bombs, Gunfire Punctuate Unrest - Reuters

Thailand: Bangkok Bombing Death Toll Rises - BBC

3 Dead in Attack on Bangkok Anti-gov't Protesters - AP

Thai Army Chief Urges Dialogue to End Crisis - Reuters

Analysts Fear Burma's Reforms Stalling - VOA

Why is China Suddenly Cozying Up to Taiwan? - Newsweek

AirSea Battle: Unnecessarily Provoking China? - CIMSEC Opinion

 

Europe

Spain: ETA Monitors 'Working for Peace' - BBC

Hard-Line Serb Wins Race for Kosovo Town - AP

Estonian Prime Minister to Resign After 9 Years - AP

UK: The Disunited Kingdom - NYT Opinion

 

Middle East / North Africa

Militants Launch Several Attacks in Iraq; 13 Dead - VOA

Iraq Officials Say Attacks Around Capital Kill 10 - AP

Egypt: Morsi 'Leaked Secrets to Iran' - BBC

Egypt Food Supply Shake-up Sees Official Referred to Prosecutors - VOA

Despite Stroke, Algerian Leader Says He’ll Run for Re-Election - NYT

Egypt's New Dictator Was Made in the USA - Politico Opinion

 

South Asia

18 Militants Dead After Pakistani Air Strikes - VOA

Pakistan Mustn't Surrender - NYT Opinion

 

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