Small Wars Journal

5 March SWJ Roundup

Wed, 03/05/2014 - 7:16am

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Ukraine

Putin Sends Mixed Signals on Crimea - VOA

Putin Defends Ukraine Stance, Cites Lawlessness - WP

Putin, Flashing Disdain, Defends Action in Crimea - NYT

Some Russian Claims on Ukraine Veer From Reality - WP

Crimea’s Pro-Russian Leader Says Region Is Secure - NYT

Ukraine Says Communications Hit, MPs Phones Blocked - VOA

Ukraine Soldiers Engage in Test of Wills with Russians - WP

Ukrainians Soldiers Caught in the Middle in Crimea - AP

Russia Says Cannot Order Crimean 'Self-Defense' Forces Back to Base - Reuters

No Bloodshed in a Standoff at an Airfield in Ukraine - NYT

Russians Seize Ukrainian Missile Defense Units in Crimea - Reuters

Cyberattacks Rise as Crisis Spills to Internet - NYT

Russian Professor Compares Russia's Actions to Nazi Annexation of Austria - VOA

Ukraine's Former PM Tymoshenko Frustrated by Russian Aggression - UPI

Congressional, European Allies Resist US Sanctions on Russia Over Ukraine - TWB

Punish Russia? Why Some Pentagon Officials Prefer Restraint. - CSM

Obama Dismisses Russian Rationale for Ukraine Actions - WP

Kerry Condemns Russian 'Aggression' in Ukraine - VOA

US Condemns Russian 'Aggression' - BBC

US Prepared to Place Unilateral Sanctions on Russia - WP

Kerry Takes Offer of $1 Billion in Aid to Ukraine - NYT

US-Russian War of Words Continues Over Ukraine - LAT

US DOD Puts Military-to-Military Activities With Russia on Hold - AFPS

Don't be Provoked, UK Tells Ukraine - BBC

NATO Issues Warning Over Ukraine Ahead of Talks With Russian Officials - S&S

Europe Divided Over Russia as NATO Meets on Ukraine - WP

NATO, Russia to Meet on Ukraine Crisis - VOA

US-Russia Talks Over Ukraine Crisis - BBC

Russia-Ukraine Standoff Prompts Energy Fears in Europe - VOA

In Europe, Will Russian Money Trump Cold War Fears? - WP

China Attempts to Strike Delicate Balance on Ukraine - VOA

American Intelligence Agencies Disagreed on Russia Threat in Ukraine - LAT

House Panel Examining Conflicting Intelligence Analyses on Ukraine - TWB

No Easy Way Out of Ukraine Crisis - NYT News Analysis

Russia’s Military Intervention in Ukraine - FPI Fact Sheet

A Rational Response to Ukraine’s Crisis - NYT Editorial

Mr. Putin’s Closed Mind - WP Editorial

Does Ukraine's Military Stand a Chance vs. Russia? - WIB Opinion

Ukraine, Not Ready for Divorce - NYT Opinion

Let’s Slow Roll Any Moves Toward Crimean War II - WOTR Opinion

American Weakness Didn't Encourage Putin to Invade - TA Opinion

This is Putin’s War - WP Opinion

The Dawn of Cold War II - LAT Opinion

Why Putin Doesn’t Respect Us - NYT Opinion

Kleptocracy at the Root of Ukraine's Problems - VOA Opinion

 

Afghanistan

The Last Casualties: As a Long War Ends, Risks Still Prove Real - WP

US Military Deaths in Afghanistan at 2,176 - S&S

An Effective Military and Good Government - NYT Opinion

The Afghans Are Already Dealing With the Taliban - NYT Opinion

Patience to Deal With Perceptions - NYT Opinion

Rely on Iran and Pakistan for Help - NYT Opinion

Afghan Stability Is in India’s Interest - NYT Opinion

To Stem the Violence, Rethink Global Drug Laws - NYT Opinion

 

Syria

Syrian Army Advances on Strategic Town Near Lebanon - VOA

Syrian Aircraft Fire at Pro-Rebel Lebanese Town - AP

Syrian Air Raids Hit Lebanese Border Region - Reuters

Israeli Army Fires on Militants on Syrian Border - AP

Syria Speeds Its Deliveries of Chemicals for Disposal - NYT

Syria Presents New Deadline for Chemical Weapons Handover - S&S

Syria 'to Ship Chemicals by April' - BBC

Syria Disarmament Chief: June Deadline Feasible - AP

Syria Submits Disarmament Plan to OPCW - UPI

 

Terrorism / Counterterrorism

CIA Employees Face New Inquiry Amid Clashes on Detention Program - NYT

Guantanamo Judge Pushes USS Cole Trial Date to Dec. 4 - MH

The Jihadist Pipeline - NYT Editorial

Adjusting the War on Terror to Fit the Times - NYT Opinion

A Longer Term Counterterrorism Strategy - NYT Opinion

 

US Department of Defense

Budget Day: Pay and Benefits Stall as Readiness Spending Climbs - S&S

Quadrennial Defense Review Charts Strategy Evolution - AFPS

Defense Budget Request Squares Priorities, Resources - AFPS

Official Discusses Sequestration Constraints, Hagel’s Priorities - AFPS

DOD Officials: Another Budget Sequester Would Increase Risk - AFPS

NSA Director Says Snowden Leaks Hamper Efforts Against Cyberattacks - NYT

Missile Defense Agency Director Discusses Threats, Capabilities - AFPS

Navy Increases Sea Pay for 1st Time in More Than a Decade - S&S

Judge Won’t Dismiss Sexual Assault Charges Against Army General - NYT

System Also on Trial at Brig. Gen. Jeff Sinclair's Court-martial - FO

Brig. Gen. Jeff Sinclair Case: Prosecutor Wanted Charges Dropped - AP

Air Force Academy Suspects 40 Cheated on Chemistry Assignment - AFT

Fighting the Shadows: Help ing Troops Find Peace of Mind Amid War - S&S

Nearby Blasts May Cause Lasting Damage Without Symptoms - USAT

The DOD Budget: Fewer Troops, More Power - WP Opinion

 

United States

Obama Unveils 2015 Budget; Republicans Dismissive - VOA

Obama Unveils US Budget Proposal - BBC

Obama Holds Steady on 2015 US Defense Spending, Foreign Aid - VOA

US Seeks Flexibility with Shrinking Foreign Aid Budget - VOA

VA Budget to Get $10.1 Billion Increase Under White House Plan - S&S

VA Officials Detail $164 Billion Budget Request - AFPS

FBI Scrambles to Fill New-Agent Classes at Quantico - WP

The Budget Comes Up Short - WP Editorial

 

United Kingdom

Scottish Independence: Could the Referendum Reboot Britain? - BBC

Yes, an Independent Scotland 'Will Benefit Whole UK' - BBC

Scottish Independence: Sturgeon Says Devolution Proposals 'Fall Short' - BBC

Immigration Impact Report Withheld - BBC

 

Canada

Pro-Independence Party Set to Call Quebec Election - AP

 

Africa

US Takes Training Role in Africa as Threats Grow and Budgets Shrink - NYT

'Islamist Militants' Torch Nigeria Village - BBC

Humanitarian Aid to CAR, South Sudan Woefully Underfunded - VOA

Food Distribution Increases in CAR  - VOA

Kenya: Ideological Battle Brewing in Mombasa Mosques - VOA

'Protection Squad' for UN in Somalia - BBC

 

Americas / Caribbean

Venezuela Protests on Eve of Chavez's Death Anniversary - BBC

Venezuela: On Death Anniversary, Chavez Revolution Challenged - AP

Venezuela Marks Anniversary of Chavez's Death With Pomp and Protests - Reuters

Venezuela's Chavez Everywhere a Year After Death - AP

UN Chief Urges Dialogue in Venezuela - BBC

Nicaragua's Ortega Reappears in Public After Absence - BBC

Chevron Wins Ecuador Legal Battle - BBC

Some Who Fled Cuba Are Returning to Help - NYT

Miami Congressman Adamantly Defends Isolating Cuba - NYT

 

Asia / Pacific

US Defense Official Questions Asia 'Pivot', Backtracks - AP

US: Japan, South Korea Should 'Quickly' Improve Ties - VOA

Japan Concerned About Lack of Clarity in China's Defense Policy - Reuters

China to Boost Defense Spending by 12.2% - VOA

China to Increase Its Military Budget by 12.2% - NYT

China's Xi Ramps Up Military Spending in Face of Worried Region - Reuters

China Sets Growth, Defense Targets - BBC

China Vows Tough Reforms, Stronger Defense - AP

China Says Military Will Respond to Provocations - AP

China Arrests 3 More in Station Attack, Claims International Terror Link - McClatchy

China Says Station Attackers Wanted to Carry Out Jihad Abroad - Reuters

Chinese Officials Seek to Shift Attention From Rampage - NYT

China Vows to Address Stifling Smog, Terror Threat - AP

US Calls China’s Kunming Station Attack 'Terrorism' - BBC

China's Top Legislative Body Aims to Push Reform - VOA

At Congress, China’s Leaders Face Decision-Time on Reforms - WP

China Set for Key Parliament Meeting - BBC

China Lawmakers Wary, Tight-lipped on Fate of Former Security Chief - VOA

North Korea Fires More Missiles Into Sea - VOA

North Korea Tests Rocket Launcher With Range Beyond Seoul, South Says - NYT

South Korea Says North Fired 7 Suspected Artillery Shells - AP

North Korea's Nuclear Future - VOA Q&A

Thailand Anti-Government Protesters on the Move, Farmers Still Unhappy - Reuters

Vietnam Sends Blogger to Prison for Critical Posts - WP

South Korea's Sexist Military - NYT Opinion

 

Europe

French-Made Warship Destined for Russia Sets Sail - AP

Russia Reports Missile Test-Fire - BBC

Frenchman Convicted for Running Al-Qaida Website - AP

Turkey's Erdogan Rallies Popular Support in Power Struggle - Reuters

 

Middle East / North Africa

Obama: Tough Choices Ahead for Mideast Peace - VOA

Obama: 'Tough Choices' for Israeli PM Netanyahu - BBC

Israel: Netanyahu Promotes Efforts Toward a Peace Deal - NYT

Israel PM Tells Obama: We’re Doing All We Can for Peace - McClatchy

Israel Tightens Grip on Heart of West Bank - AP

Israel: Netanyahu Urges Tougher Stance on Iran’s Nuclear Program - WP

Israel PM: Allowing Iran to Continue Enriching Uranium 'Grave Error' - VOA

Iran Stands Firm on Maintaining a Nuclear Program - AP

Iran Says Guard Has Multiple Warhead Missiles - AP

Iraq: Series of Car Bombs Hits Baghdad, Killing 17 - AP

Militants Storm Local Council HQ in Iraq, Kill 6 - AP

Hezbollah Says Resistance Part of Lebanon's Identity - UPI

Lebanon's Political System Sinks Nation Into Debt - AP

Saudis, UAE, Bahrain Withdraw Envoys From Qatar in Security Dispute - Reuters

Saudi, UAE, Bahrain Recall Their Envoys From Qatar - AP

Egypt's el-Sissi Gives Clearest Sign He Will Run for President - VOA

Sisi Hints at Egypt Presidential Bid - BBC

Cairo Court Bans Hamas Activities in Egypt - VOA

Egyptian Court Ruling Bans Hamas - BBC

Al-Jazeera Trial Resumes in Egypt - BBC

Power Struggle Disrupts Oil Port in Libya's Far East - Reuters

Intervention in Syria and the Myth of the “Exit Strategy” - WOTR Opinion

 

South Asia

Militant Attack Reveals Security Gaps in Pakistan - VOA

Bomb Blast Kills 6 Soldiers in Northwest Pakistan - AP

Roadside Bomb Kills Three Pakistani Soldiers as Violence Spirals - Reuters

Gunmen Kill 2 in Attack on NATO Trucks in Pakistan - AP

US Diplomat Visits India in Attempt to Repair Frayed Ties - VOA

India Sets Dates for Nationwide Elections - NYT

India to Vote in World's Biggest Election From April 7 - Reuters

India Sets General Election Dates - BBC

India Announces General Elections to Start April 7 - AP

India's Mammoth General Election - Reuters Factbox

 

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