Small Wars Journal

24 April SWJ Roundup (Updated)

Thu, 04/24/2014 - 12:15am

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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

War is Boring - Warscapes - WhyDev - Wings Over Iraq - 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

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 / Russia / Related Issues

As Ukraine Deal Frays, Halting Start to Military’s Push - NYT

Ukraine Says it Cleared pro-Russia Gunmen From Eastern Town - LAT

Moscow Issues Warning Over Ukraine’s Military Moves - WP

Russia in New Ukraine Attack Threat - BBC

Ukraine Formally Calls Off Easter Truce - VOA

Russia's Shadowy Military Presence Threatens East Ukraine - VOA

Putin Strategy With Ukrainian Separatists Differs From Crimea - VOA

Amid Russia Warning, Ukraine Is in a Security Bind - AP

US Paratroops Arrive in Poland Amid Tensions with Russia - S&S

Amid Ukraine Crisis, US Begins Military Drills in Poland - VOA

USS Taylor Returns to the Black Sea - S&S

Eastern Europe Frets About NATO’s Ability to Curb Russia - NYT

The Battle of the Mr. Cools - UPI Opinion

 

Afghanistan

3 Americans Killed in Attack on Kabul Hospital - WP

3 American Doctors Killed by Afghan Police Officer - NYT

Afghan Hospital Guard Kills 3 American Doctors - AP

US Medics Killed in Kabul Attack - BBC

Afghanistan Delays Election Results - VOA

Afghan Election Commission Delays Vote Results - AP

Dostum, Former Warlord Once America’s Man in Afghanistan, May Be Back - WP

The Warlords of Afghanistan - WP

Afghan Interpreters: Heroes Left to Die - WOTR

 

Terrorism / Counterterrorism

US Aided Anti-Terror Raids in Yemen - USAT

Yemen Examines DNA of Slain al-Qaida Militants - AP

Former UK PM Blair Warns West Over Radical Islam - BBC

Ex-British Prime Minister Calls Radicalized Islam a Growing Threat - AP

 

US Department of Defense

DoD Details Planned Cuts If Budget Caps Remain - DN

Actually, the Army Will ‘Involuntarily Separate’ Officers - DO

Spy Plane Outlasts Cold War, But Not Defense Cuts - AP

Air Force Chief Explains Why He’s Retiring the A-10s - DO

F-35 Strike Fighter is Focus of Demonstration - DP

Lockheed Says Costly for Pentagon if it Cancels MH-60 Helicopters - Reuters

DOD Announces Military Equipment Moves with Australia, Egypt - AFPS

Navy’s Top Enlisted Chief Sees Room for Improving Morale - S&S

MOH Recipient Offers Advice to Troops about PTSD - S&S

Hearing to Determine Fate of Sergeant Accused of Killing 2 Deaf Iraqi Boys - PT-R

Case of Soldier Accused in Murder of Iraqi Teens Raises Questions - AP

Navy Reassigns Ex-Commander of Blue Angels - WP

Ex-Blue Angels CO Ousted Amid Lewd Conduct Allegations - LAT

Soldier Convicted in WikiLeaks (Manning) Case Gets New Name - AP

Europe's Role in American Defense Strategy - WOTR Opinion

 

United States

‘Net Neutrality’ Turnaround as FCC Plans for a Fast Lane - NYT

Justice Department Outlines Criteria for Clemency - WP

Justice Dept. Expands Eligibility for Clemency - NYT

Interfaith Panel Denounces a 9/11 Museum Exhibit’s Portrayal of Islam - NYT

Judge Dismisses Case Against Blackwater Defendant - AP

Why Obama Reassures Allies - CSM Editorial

The US Intelligence Chief’s Gag Order Does Not Stir Trust - WP Editorial

The Problem with the New Isolationism - Time Opinion

America: Choose Your Enemies Wisely - TNI Opinion

Hope as a Moral Hazard - WOTR Opinion

 

United Kingdom

Jets Scrambled Over Russian Planes - BBC

Scotland Independence: Yes Vote 'Boon' for Northern England - BBC

Claim: Gerry Adams 'Gave IRA Bomb Order' - BBC

 

Australia

Australia to Bolster Air Force With More Lockheed Jets - NYT

 

Africa

Fighting Rages in South Sudan, Days After Massacre - WP

UN Says It Sheltered Thousands From South Sudan Killings - AP

Ebola Death Toll Rises in West Africa - VOA

New Research Finds Gap in Diarrhea Care of African Children - VOA

Study in CAR Links Mental Health and Malnutrition - VOA

Kenya: Deadly Car Bomb Strikes Nairobi - BBC

Kenya: Car Bomb Outside Nairobi Police Station Kills 4 - AP

Car Bomb Kills Four in Kenyan Capital - Reuters

Ex-Muslim Rebels Seize Central African Republic Town - AP

Russia, China Block Central African Republic Blacklist at UN - Reuters

Islamic Militants Detained in Central Nigeria - AP

South African President Zuma Unscathed by Scandals - VOA

Former Senegalese Leader Set to Return Home Wednesday - VOA

How US Military Assistance Failed in Mali - BFB Opinion

US Special Operations Forces Screwed Up in Mali - WIB Opinion

 

Americas / Caribbean

Hagel Begins First Trip to Latin America as US Defense Chief - Reuters

Hagel Seeking to Deepen US-Mexico Ties - AP

Mexico Steps Back From Telecom, Internet Limits - AP

Brazil: Deadly Protests Follow Man’s Killing in Rio de Janeiro - WP

Brazil: Dancer's Death Sparks Rio Clashes - BBC

Violence Erupts in Rio Slum near Olympic Venues - AP

Colombia ICRC Says Peace May Solve Mystery of Disappeared - Reuters

Colombia: Bogota Mayor Petro Reinstalled - BBC

Chile Aims to End Dictatorship-Era Election Rules - AP

Bolivia Approves Downing of Drug-Smuggling Planes - AP

Bolivia Threatens to Fire Protesting Soldiers - AP

Lawyer: US Man Held in Cuba Seeks to Go Home Soon - AP

Gabriel García Márquez Was a Gifted Writer But No Hero - WP Opinion

 

Asia / Pacific

Obama Arrives in Japan - VOA

Obama Arrives in Asia as Disasters Complicate Mission - NYT

Obama Arrives for Summit, to Assure Security Ties are Solid - JT

Obama Offering Japan Security, Economic Assurances - Time

Obama to Use Japan Visit to Reassure Asian Allies - Reuters

Obama Discusses Pacific 'Pivot,' Okinawa Presence - YS Q&A

Obama Pledges Japan Islands Support - BBC

China Rejects Obama’s Stance on Japan Island Dispute - VOA

Pacific Naval Leaders Agree to Adopt Sea Guidelines - AFPS

Agreement Signed on Guidelines for Unplanned Maritime Encounters - S&S

Pacific Deal Could Reduce Chance of Unintended Conflict in Contested Seas - NYT

'Little Evidence' of N. Korea Nuclear Test During Obama Visit - VOA

Ferry Disaster, North Korea Nukes Overshadow Obama Visit - S&S

S. Korea Asks China to Persuade North to Avoid Nuclear Test - Bloomberg

Thailand's Political Power Struggle Continues - VOA

In Southern Thailand, Human Trafficking On The Rise - VOA Video

Malaysia Approves International Investigation into MH370 - VOA

Resuscitating Japan-China Ties - JT Editorial

Accountability in North Korea - NYT Editorial

Overseas, Obama Projects a Whole Lot of Nothing - WP Opinion

Negotiating Asia’s Troubled Waters - NYT Opinion

Time to Double Down on the Asia Rebalance - CNN Opinion

America Should Step Back from the East China Sea Dispute - NYT Opinion

No End in Sight to Thailand's Political Unrest - JT Opinion

 

Europe

Russian Social Media CEO Quits, Flees Country - AP

Turkey: Erdogan Offers Unexpected Condolences for Armenian Killings - VOA

Turkey: Armenia Killings 'Inhumane' - BBC

 

Middle East / North Africa

Study: Mideast Military Expenditures Increasing - VOA

Abbas's PLO Announce Reconciliation Agreement - VOA

A New Coalition for Palestinian Rivals - NYT

Fatah, Hamas Announce Accord - WP

Hamas and Fatah Declare End to Rift - BBC

US Says 'Disappointed' by Palestinian Unity Deal - Reuters

Scepticism Over Hamas and Fatah Reconciliation Deal - BBC

As Peace Deadline Nears, Abbas Says He Has Options - AP

Diplomatic Efforts on Syria Have Failed, UN Chiefs Say - NYT

UN Chief Demands Security Council Action on Syria - Reuters

UN: 3.5 Million Syrians Desperately Need Aid - AP

UN Seeks Probe of Alleged Chlorine Gas in Syria - AP

China Says Probing Reports Chinese Chlorine Used in Syria Attack - VOA

3 Charged in Plot to Ship Chemical Lab Equipment From US to Syria - Reuters

Syrian Lawmaker First to Announce Presidential Bid - AP

Lebanese MPs Fail to Elect President - BBC

Car Bomb Kills 6 People in Iraq - AP

Iranian Prison Chief Is Removed After Reports of Attack on Inmates - NYT

Iran Replaces Prison Service Chief - BBC

Iran Putting Final Touches on New Energy Contracts - UPI

Hagel Notifies Egypt of Upcoming US Certification - AFPS

Two Policemen, Militant Killed in Egypt - Reuters

Tunisia Divided Over Jews' Use of Israel Passports - AP

US W. Sahara Draft Urges Respecting Human Rights, No UN Monitors - Reuters

Iraq’s 2014 National Elections - ISW Opinion

Maliki's Plan to Manipulate Iraq's Election - UPI Opinion

Stopping Russia Starts in Syria - PS Opinion

 

South Asia

Kashmiris Wary as Modi Challenges for Power in India - Reuters

Pakistan TV Station in Shooting Row - BBC

 

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