Small Wars Journal

30 March SWJ Roundup

Sun, 03/30/2014 - 8:25am

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

Security Clearance - Stars & Stripes - War on the Rocks - War Council

Warscapes - WhyDev - Wings Over IraqVOA

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AidSpeak - Air Force Times - Armed Forces Journal

AOL Defense - Army Times - At War - CSM Backchannels

DEFCON Hill - Best Defense - Danger Room - Defense News

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

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

Ground Force Dialogue - David Ignatius - Defense in Depth -Defense Tech

Early Warning Blog - Feral JundiInfinity 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 - Next Navy - Parameters - RUSI

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

 

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Ukraine

US Moves Closer to Detente With Russia on Ukraine - WP

Russia Completes Military Takeover of Crimea - VOA

Ukraine’s Hopes Riding on a Chocolatier - NYT

Donetsk Looks in Fear at Nearby Russian Troops - WP

Putin Calls Obama to Discuss Ukraine Crisis - VOA

Obama Calls on Russia to Pull Troops From Ukraine Border - WP

Diplomatic Push for Ukraine Solution - BBC

As Diplomacy Steps Up, Ukraine Candidates Narrow - NYT

Kerry, Lavrov to Meet for Ukraine Crisis Talks - VOA

Kerry in Paris to Meet with Russia on Ukraine - AP

Putin and Crimea: 1945, Not 1938 - UPI Opinion

Putin’s Reckless Gamble - NYT Opinion

 

Russia & US / NATO / Europe

German Execs Criticize West for Allowing Russia Tension to Rise - VOA

Europe's Military Apathy - NR Opinion

Inspired by Russia - WP Opinion

A Quiz: Do You Speak Dictator? - NYT Opinion

 

Afghanistan

Credibility of Afghan Vote in Doubt as Observers Flee Violence - NYT

Taliban Attacks Afghan Election HQ - VOA

Another Election HQ Attacked in Kabul Ahead of Afghan Vote - S&S

Taliban Attack Afghan Election HQ - BBC

Afghan Candidates Pledge Peace, Prosperity Amid Violence - VOA

Power Transfer in Afghanistan - WP Opinion

 

Syria

Assad Preparing to Run for President Despite War - AP

Report: 2 Spanish Journalists Freed in Syria - AP

Spanish Journalists Freed in Syria - BBC

Car Bomb Targets Lebanon Army Near Syria Border - AP

Syrian Border Area: Soldiers Killed by Lebanon Car Bomb - BBC

 

NATO

Former Norwegian Prime Minister Designated to Lead NATO - AFPS

NATO Names Stoltenberg Next Chief - BBC

 

NSA

Report: NSA Kept Over 300 Merkel Reports - VOA

NSA Targeted 122 Foreign Leaders - TI

 

US Department of Defense

Defense Chief: US Cyberwarfare Force to Grow Significantly - WP

Wanted: Cyberwarriors, No Experience or Knowledge Necessary - S&S

Military Pay and Pension Reform Panel Hears Concerns in San Diego - S&S

Fiscal Uncertainty ‘Troubling’ to Maritime Service Chiefs - AFPS

Naval Forces More Critical Than Ever, Navy Secretary Says - AFPS

DARPA’s Role to ‘Change What’s Possible,’ Director Says - AFPS

Navy’s Helicopter Drone Tests at Expansive California Base - VCS

Hagel Thanks Alexander, Cyber Community for Defense Effort - AFPS

Fire-Stricken Submarine USS Miami is Decommissioned - TD

DOD: All Services Again Meet Recruiting and Retention Numbers - AFPS

Navy Base Shooter Got Security Credential This Year - VP

The Marine Corps, Double Standards & Women - WP Opinion

 

United States

Obama Heads Back to Washington - VOA

Obama Offers Europe, Mideast Allies Assurances - AP

France Bestows Legion of Honor on 14 US Vets for WWII Efforts - S&S

New Vietnam Veterans Monument Dedicated in Texas - AP

 

United Kingdom

Scottish Independence: Minister Says 'Yes' Vote Possible - BBC

Police Seek Outsiders for Top ranks - BBC

 

Africa

AU Drive Against al-Shabab Faces Somalia’s Rainy Season - VOA

Few Safe Places for Central African Republic’s Muslims - AP

CAR: 20 Killed in Attack on Funeral in Bangui - VOA

CAR: Grenade Attack Kills 11 in Bangui - BBC

'One Million' Flee South Sudan Conflict - BBC

Zimbabwe’s Mugabe Threatens EU Summit Boycott - BBC

251 DRC Refugees Killed in Boat Accident - VOA

In Rwanda, Reform Progressing on Many Fronts - VOA

Guinea: Ebola Outbreak Spreads to Conakry - VOA

Guinea Confirms Ebola in Capital - BBC

 

Americas / Caribbean

Venezuelan Politician Denied Bail - BBC

Cuba Cuts Foreign Investment Taxes - VOA

Cuba Backs Foreign Investment Move - BBC

 

Asia / Pacific

Hagel to Host ASEAN Ministerial in Hawaii - AFPS

Hagel Prepares for Week Focused on Asia - VOA

Japan and North Korea Hold 1st Senior Talks in 16 Months - AP

China Repeats Rejection of Dalai Lama’s 'Middle Way' for Tibet - VOA

China: Debris Matches Colors of Missing Malaysian Jet - VOA

Philippine Supply Ship Evades Chinese Blockade - AP

China-Philippines Sea Spat Captured on Camera - BBC

New Objects Seen, But Still No Evidence of Malaysian Jet - AP

Thailand: Anti-Government Protesters Rally in Bangkok - VOA

Burmese Rohingya Face Census Snub - BBC

Hagel: The Asia Pivot Is Still On - LAT Opinion

 

Europe

Local Elections Could Decide Turkish Premier’s Future - WP

Turkey Begins Espionage Investigation After Syria Leak - VOA

Turkey PM Faces Local Election Test - BBC

Loyalty to Embattled Erdogan Lies Deep in Turkey's Pious Heartlands - VOA

Turkey's Local Elections: An Important Test For Erdogan - CSIS Opinion

Slovak Tycoon Kiska Wins Presidency - BBC

 

Middle East / North Africa

Palestinians Vow Walkout on Peace Talks Over Prisoners - WP

Remaking a Life, After Years in an Israeli Prison - NYT

Obama Meets King Abdullah in Saudi Arabia to Offer Reassurances - VOA

Dempsey to Discuss Range of Issues During Israel Visit - AFPS

Suicide Bomber Attacks Lebanese Checkpoint - VOA

Amid Egypt’s Sweeping Crackdown, North Sinai Residents in Crossfire - NYT

Egyptian Police, Demonstrators Clash - VOA

Egyptian Court Sentences 2 Morsi Supporters to Death - VOA

Egypt: Two to Die for Alexandria Roof Death - BBC

Egypt Detainees Allege Torture - BBC

New Egyptian Military Chief Sworn In - BBC

Gaddafi's Son in Libya 'Apology' - BBC

Algeria Election Promises More Political Stagnation - VOA

 

South Asia

Pakistani Journalist Attacked, Driver Killed - VOA

Attack on Pakistani Journalist Kills His Driver - NYT

 

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