Small Wars Journal

26 April SWJ Roundup

Sat, 04/26/2014 - 1:58am

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Ukraine / Russia / Related Issues           

Russia's Ukraine Policy Part of Broader Shift - VOA

US Working With Allies to Make Next Russia Sanctions Painful - Reuters

G-7 Nations Agree to More Sanctions on Russia - AP

Businesses in Europe Seek to Limit Sanctions Against Russia - NYT

Pentagon Says Russia Violated Ukraine’s Airspace - WP

Russian Jets 'Entered Ukraine Airspace' - BBC

Russian Jets Fly into Ukrainian Airspace; Official Accuses West of Plot - AP

As Russia Escalates, Ukraine's Influence Waning - WP

Defying Moscow, Ukraine Threatens to Blockade Pro-Russian Militants - NYT

Ukraine Anti-Terror Units Gripped by Frustration - VOA

Official: Military Observers Detained in Ukraine - AP

US Condemns Abduction of OSCE Team in Ukraine - VOA

SecDef Hagel Waits to Hear From Russian Counterparts - AFPS

Ex-Soviet Officials Call on Russia to Pull Troops - AP

International Court Opens Ukraine Investigation - AP

USAF Team Checks Estonia Air Base for NATO Mission - S&S

The West Must Leave Russia Behind - WP Opinion

 

Afghanistan

Fort Bragg Soldiers Helping Final Transition of Base to Afghan Control - FO

Slain US Doctor's Colleague Recalls Kabul Attack - AP

Floods Kill Nearly 100 in Afghanistan - VOA

Deadly Floods Swamp Afghan Villages - BBC

 

Terrorism / Counterterrorism

Kuwait is a Top Funder for Syrian Rebels and Terrorists - WP

Phone Company Bid to Keep Data From NSA Is Rejected - NYT

Surveillance Court Rejected Verizon Challenge to Program - WP

Parole Board Clears Another Yemeni 'Forever Prisoner' to Leave Guantanamo - MH

 

On War

In the Long Run, Wars Make Us Safer and Richer - WP Opinion

 

US Department of Defense

Hagel Urges Trilateral Work for Threat Assessment, Cybersecurity - AFPS

SpaceX Suing Air Force to Compete for Launches - S&S

DOD Releases Suicide Event Report, Changes Reporting Methods - AFPS

Active-Duty Suicides Dropped Last Year, But Reserves' Went Up - AP

Military Suicide Rate Higher Than Believed - USAT

Accused Navy Pilot Resigns as President of Tailhook Group - WP

Ex-Fort Sam Houston Contracting Officer, Husband Sentenced to Prison - SAE-N

Civilians Losing LQA Vent Anger as Cutoff Nears - S&S

User's Guide to the FY15 Defense Budget - CAP R&A

Leaning in Within the Military - WP Opinion

 

United States

US Says It Built Digital Programs Abroad With an Eye to Politics - NYT

Immigration Resurfaces in Tough Talk by Speaker - NYT

Congress to Investigate Phoenix VA System - S&S

 

Canada

Canada Orders Military Sex Misconduct Review - BBC

 

Africa

South Sudan Frees Political Detainees - VOA

South Sudan Releases Four Accused of Plotting Coup - NYT

South Sudan Frees 'Coup Plot' Leaders - BBC

Central African Republic: French Troops Take Part in Clash - AP

Nigeria Vows to Find 190 Abducted Schoolgirls - BBC

Senegal: Ex-President Returns After 2 Years Abroad - AP

 

Americas / Caribbean

Colombia Seeks to Reverse Mayor's Reinstatement - AP

Guatemala: Hagel Eyes Value, Danger of Military Goodwill - AP

Official: El Salvador Gangs Buying Automatic Rifles - AP

US Military Staff 'to Leave Ecuador' - BBC

Ecuador Orders US Military Group to Leave - AP

Venezuela Holds 16 in Latest Offensive on Price Gougers - Reuters

Bolivia Dismisses Protesting Troops - BBC

Brazil Military Torturer Found Dead - BBC

 

Asia / Pacific

Obama Offers Support to South Korea at a Moment of Trauma and Tension - NYT

Obama Highlights Deep US Military Ties in Asia - AP

Obama Reminds North Korea of US 'Military Might' - Reuters

Obama Warns North Korea on Nuclear Test - VOA

Obama Warns North Korea Against Nuclear Threats - AP

Obama in Seoul Pledge on North Korea - BBC

North Korea Detains American Tourist - AP

Chinese Vice President Warns Hong Kong Over Protests - NYT

Senior Official in China's Qinghai Faces Corruption Probe - Reuters

In Philippines, Obama Visit Stirs Critics of Plan to Boost US Troops - VOA

Bombing at Southern Thai Beach Kills 3 Policemen - AP

Burma’s Kachin Conflict Escalates, Drawing Concern from UN - Burma

Detained American Provides Glimpse Into Chinese Forced Labor Practices - VOA

China Naval Modernization & Implications for the US Navy - CRS R&A

Be Afraid: China Can't Control North Korea - TNI Opinion

Malaysia’s Moment - WP Opinion

 

Europe

Anger as Portugal Marks Anniversary - BBC

Turkish Leader Signs Bill Expanding Spy Agency’s Power - NYT

Battle Over Internet Intensifies in Turkey - VOA

 

Middle East / North Africa

Collapse of Peace Talks Gives Israel Easy Exit, Leaves It in Precarious Spot - NYT

Obama Makes Appeal for Extension of Mideast Peace Talks - VOA

US 'to Continue Mid-East Peace Push' - BBC

Militant Rally in Iraq Ends With Bombings - NYT

Explosions at Iraq Election Rally in Baghdad 'Kill 31' - BBC

Attack on Shiite Campaign Rally Kills 31 in Iraq - AP

Iraq: Maliki Attacks Saudi 'Interference' - BBC

Kuwait is a Top Funder for Syrian Rebels and Terrorists - WP

Syrian Airstrikes Kill Dozens at Aleppo Market - VOA

Deadly Air Strike on Syria Market - BBC

Western Intelligence Suggests Syria Can Still Produce Chemical Arms - Reuters

Saudi Arabia Says MERS Virus Cases Top 300, 5 More Die - Reuters

Arrests Belie Egyptian Vows of Religious Tolerance - NYT

War and Extremism are Returning to Iraq - WP Opinion

 

South Asia

India Election: Poll Officials, Police Die in Maoist Attack - BBC

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