Small Wars Journal

20 March SWJ Roundup

Thu, 03/20/2014 - 1:09am

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Ukraine

Ukraine to Pull All Its Military From Crimea, Conceding Loss - NYT

Ukraine Makes Plans for Troops to Leave Crimea - WP

Ukraine 'Planning Crimea Withdrawal' - BBC

Pro-Russian Forces Seize Ukraine Navy HQ - VOA

Ukraine Forces Attacked by Pro-Russia Gunmen; Navy Facilities Seized - LAT

Russian Troops Take Over Another Ukrainian Naval Base in Crimea - Reuters

Ukraine Orders Troops to Leave Crimea, Russia Offers Better Pay - McClatchy

Cyber Peace Reigns Despite Russia, Ukraine Tensions - VOA

Russia’s Moves in Ukraine Seen as ‘Wake-Up Call’ for NATO - WP

US, NATO Warn Russia Faces 'High Costs' Over Crimea - VOA

NATO Secretary General: Russia Must Suffer Consequences - AFPS

US, European Allies to Step Up Sanctions on Russia - LAT

US Ponders Next Moves in Crimea Crisis - WP

Obama: No US ‘Military Excursion’ in Ukraine - WP

US Defense Chief Praises Ukraine's Restraint in Crimea Crisis - Reuters

UN Chief Heads to Moscow, Kyiv - VOA

In Crimea, a Swell of Patriotism, But What is to Follow? - WP

For Moscow, Crimea May Prove an Expensive Prize - CSM

Ukraine Minister Says West Sure to Provide More Support - Reuters

Opinions on Ukraine from American and Foreign Media - VOA Roundup

A New Russian Order - WP Editorial

Russia and the Group of 8 - NYT Editorial

Saving Ukraine from Another Russian Heist - CSM Editorial

Crimea Shows US Can’t Step Back and Let Others Lead - CSM Opinion

A Fear of Russia - WP Opinion

A Way Forward for Ukraine - NYT Opinion

Crimea’s Silver Lining - WP Opinion

NATO's Strategic Ace: Vladimir Putin - UPI Opinion

Putin’s Warped Reality - WP Opinion

How to Punish Putin - NYT Opinion

Making Putin Pay - WP Opinion

Why Sanctions Don't Really Work - LAT Opinion

 

Russia / NATO

Russia’s Moves in Ukraine Seen as ‘Wake-Up Call’ for NATO - WP

Biden: US Will Respond to Aggression Against NATO Allies - VOA

Biden Signals Plans for More US Military Drills in the Baltics - USAT

Another Set of Wary Allies Seeks U.S. Reassurance - NYT

In Eastern Europe, Biden Finds Uncertain Allies - WP

European Leaders Seek Ways to Curb Dependence on Russian Gas - Reuters

NATO's Strategic Ace: Vladimir Putin - UPI Opinion

 

Afghanistan

Watchdog: US May be Paying Salaries of ‘Ghost’ Afghan Policemen - S&S

Women Vital for Democratic Success in Afghanistan, UN Says - UPI

Razia Jan Fights to Educate Girls in Rural Afghanistan - CSM

 

Syria

Israeli Airstrikes in Golan Heights Kill Syrian Soldier - VOA

Israeli Strikes on Syrian Army Sites Raise Concern About Entanglement - NYT

Israeli Airstrikes Target Syrian Military Positions - WP

Israel Attacks Syrian Army Sites - BBC

Israeli Airstrikes Escalate Tensions With Syria - AP

Gains Reported in Removing Syrian Chemical Supplies - NYT

UN Stymied in Efforts to Take Aid to Syrians - NYT

Syria Questions Fairness of UN Inquiry - UPI

Russia, Syria Decry US Closure of Syrian Embassy - Reuters

 

Iran

As Iranian New Year Looms, Economy Continues to Struggle - WP

Iran, Six powers Lock Horns Over Nuclear Reactor - Reuters

Ashton: Iran Nuclear Talks to Resume April 7 - VOA

Iran 'Sees Signs of Nuclear Deal' - BBC

Iran Wants to See Draft Nuclear Agreement Develop - UPI

Russia: Iran Nuke Talks May Suffer Over Ukraine - AP

 

Terrorism / Counterterrorism

What Pakistan Knew About Bin Laden - NYT

Bin Laden Son-in-Law Tells of Cave Meeting on 9/11 - NYT

Bin Laden Spokesman Speaks at Trial - BBC

Ex-al-Qaida Spokesman Recalls 9/11 With Bin Laden - AP

Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Attempting to Join Al Qaeda Group - Reuters

Kenya, Uganda on Alert for Possible Terror Attacks - AP

 

US Department of Defense

Pentagon Withholds Report About Flawed $2.7B Intel Program - FP

Investigator Discusses Navy Yard Findings, Insider Threat - AFPS

2nd Man Pleads Guilty in Navy Bribery Scandal - S&S

Taking on Pentagon Brass, Calif. Lawmaker Doesn’t Mince Words - TWB

Army BG Sinclair Breaks Down, Asks Judge to Not Punish Family - LAT

Wife of BG Jeffrey Sinclair Says He lives With Guilt Over Affair - LAT

Woman in Naval Academy Sex Assault Case Testifies - AP

 

United States

Lawmakers Ask VA for Presumptive Conditions for Gulf War Vets  - USAT

White House to Launch Interactive Website on Climate Change - VOA

Crimea Shows US Can’t Step Back and Let Others Lead - CSM Opinion

 

Africa

International Community Running Out of Patience with South Sudan - VOA

Why South Sudan's War Flamed so Fast and Brightly - CSM

Displaced Civilians at Risk of Disease in South Sudan Camps - Reuters

Kenya, Uganda on Alert for Possible Terror Attacks - AP

Zimbabwe: Mugabe Caps 'Fat Cat' State Salaries - BBC

Jet Sale Puts Malawi's Government Under Scrutiny - VOA

HRW: Senegal Must Crack Down on Quranic Schools' Forced Begging - VOA

Nigeria: Africa’s Giant Is Stumbling - WIB Opinion

 

Americas / Caribbean

Mayor of Venezuelan City Arrested Amid Protests - AP

Colombia: Bogota Mayor Loses Fight to Stay in Office - AP

Colombian President Confirms Ouster of Bogota Mayor - Reuters

Mexican Authorities Bungled Case of Slain Journalist, Group Says - LAT

Guatemala ex-Leader Accepted Bribes - BBC

Guatemalan President Says Diplomatic Bribes Thing of the Past - Reuters

French FM to Visit Cuba in Sign of Warming EU Ties - Reuters

 

Asia / Pacific

US Troops Return to The Philippines, On China’s Doorstep - WIB

China: Two Dead in Xinjiang Violence - BBC

China: Hong Kong Journalists Attacked - BBC

Chinese Media Upbeat About US First Lady's Visit - VOA

Opponents of China Trade Deal Occupy Taiwan’s Legislature - NYT

Protesters Occupy Taiwan Parliament - BBC

Japan, North Korea Agree to Resume Government Talks - Reuters

Former Vietnamese Official Jailed for Critical Blog Posts - VOA

Vietnam Jails Prominent Blogger - BBC

Obama: Search for Malaysian Plane 'Top Priority' for US - VOA

Assessing the Flight MH370 Theories - WP

Why Was Thailand Slow to Release Data on Flight MH370? - WP

Malaysia Asks FBI For Help in Plane Case - NYT

FBI 'Aids Search for Missing Malaysian Plane' - BBC

Malaysia’s Deep Political Rifts Exposed Amid Mystery of Missing Flight - NYT

In Cambodia, Immigrant's Death Sparks Reform Debate - VOA

Sharing Power With China - NYT Opinion

Malaysia’s Crisis of Confidence - NYT Opinion

 

Europe

More Than 2,000 Migrants Rescued Off Italian Coast - NYT

Turkish President Contradicts Erdogan, Dismissing Foreign Plot - Reuters

McCarthyism Comes to Turkey - NYT Opinion

 

Middle East / North Africa

Kerry Protested About Israel Minister's Criticism - AFP

Jailed Palestinian Militant Key to Mideast Talks - AP

Iraq Violence Kills 30 Nationwide - AAN

Lebanese Forces Show Resolve, UN Mission Says - UPI

Relief Stockpile in United Arab Emirates More Active Than Ever - VOA

Libya Asks UN, World for Help After Wave of Bombings, Violence - Reuters

US Army Team Heads to Libya to Begin Training Prep - AP

UN Authorizes Nations to Board Rebel Libyan Oil Tankers - Reuters

US Personnel Remain Aboard as Seized Tanker Returns to Libya - AFPS

Two Egyptian Army Officers Killed in Shootout with Militants - VOA

Two Army Officers Killed by Militants, Egypt Says - NYT

Egyptian Officers Killed in Gunfight - BBC

Egypt Forces Raid Militant Bomb Factory Near Cairo - AP

Morocco: Spain Beefs Up Melilla Security After Migrants Storm Border - Reuters

 

South Asia

Media Group Presses Pakistan to Protect Journalists - VOA

Pakistan Vows to Improve Journalists’ Freedom and Safety - NYT

What Pakistan Knew About Bin Laden - NYT

Former PM Faces Bangladesh Corruption Trial - BBC

Former Prime Minister Indicted During Raucous Hearing in Bangladesh - NYT

Sri Lanka Frees Rights Activists - BBC

 

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