Small Wars Journal

27 April SWJ Roundup

Sun, 04/27/2014 - 6:11am

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Ukraine / Russia / Related Issues

Detention of Monitors Raises Stakes in Ukraine - WP

Militants Resist Calls to Free European Military Observers Held in E, Ukraine - NYT

Obama Urges United Riposte to Russia for 'Destabilizing' Ukraine - Reuters

New Sanctions Revive Search for a Secret Putin Fortune - NYT

US, Allies to Add Further Sanctions Against Russia Over Ukraine - TWB

Dempsey: Russia Capable of Invading Eastern Ukraine - AP

Kerry Urges Russia to Help Observers - BBC

Ukraine's PM Accuses Russian Military of Airspace Violations - VOA

Pentagon Officials Wait to Hear From Russian Counterparts - AFPS         

Pentagon: Hagel's Russian Counterpart Won't Return His Calls - Fox

Ukraine Crisis: Moscow 'to Help Free European Observers' - BBC

Former Ukraine PM Calls for NATO Membership - AP

For Russia, Negatives Outweigh Positives - NYT News Analysis

Demonstrating Resolve, the Roundabout Way - S&S Opinion

 

Afghanistan

Ally of US Emerges as Front-Runner in Afghan Vote - NYT

Afghan Presidential Election to Go to Run-Off - VOA

Afghan Election Set for Abdullah-Ghani Run-Off - BBC

US Urges Pakistan, Afghanistan to Cooperate on Border Issues - VOA

Afghan Panel Claims to Find Secret Prisons - NYT

Simulated Attacks at Afghan Camp Prepare Paratroopers for the Worst - FO

Valuable Lessons Learned from 2012 Tragedy in Afghanistan - FO

Five UK Personnel Die in Afghanistan Helicopter Crash - BBC

Helicopter Crash Kills 5 NATO Troops in Afghanistan - VOA

Five ISAF Members Killed in Chopper Crash in Afghanistan - S&S

 

Terrorism / Counterterrorism

Al-Qaida Chief Urges Westerner Kidnappings for Prisoner Exchanges - Reuters

 

US Department of Defense

West Point Works to Boost Female Cadet Numbers - AP

Dog Who Served in Iraq, Afghanistan Honored at Ohio Air Base - DDN

 

United States

Lawmakers Pushing to Add Israel to Visa-Waiver Program - WP

 

United Kingdom

Clash Over Costs of Scotland’s Independence - BBC

 

Africa

Kenyan President Says he Will Not Allow Genocide in South Sudan - Reuters

Zimbabwe's Opposition MDC Suspends Leader Tsvangirai - BBC

 

Americas / Caribbean

Scores of Venezuelans March Against Government - AP

Hagel, Guatemalan Leaders Visit Troop Humanitarian Projects - AFPS

Ex-Colonel Who Admitted Torture Killed in Brazil - AP

 

Asia / Pacific

On a Trip That Avoids Beijing, Obama Keeps His Eye on China - NYT

In Obama’s Asia Strategy, Questions About Democracy - AP

In Asia, Obama Carefully Calibrates China Message - AP

Obama Makes Landmark Visit to Malaysia - VOA

Obama in Landmark Malaysia Visit - BBC

Obama Arrives in Malaysia; 3rd Stop on Asia Tour - AP

Obama Defends Malaysia Rights Stance - BBC

Obama Seeks to Reassure Philippines, America’s Longest Ally in Asia - McClatchy

US, Philippines Reach Deal on Troops - AP

Philippines to Fly Higher with New Fighter Jets in 2015, Aquino Says - MT

China: Tiananmen Museum Opens in Hong Kong - BBC

North Korea Says Army Must Develop to Be Able to Beat U. - Reuters

South Korean Premier Offers to Resign Over Ferry Disaster - NYT

South Korea PM Tenders Resignation Over Ferry Response - WP

South Korean PM Resigns Over Deadly Ferry Accident - BBC

Trial Opens for 23 Cambodian Labor Activists - VOA

 

Europe

Turkey Expands Secret Service Powers - BBC

Vatican to Declare Two Popes Saints - BBC

 

Middle East / North Africa

Palestinians Signal Willingness to Continue Talks - WP

Abbas 'Still Seeks' Israel Peace Talks - BBC

Abbas Says He Still Seeks Peace Talks Extension - Reuters

Iraqi Elections Coming Amid Surge of Violence - VOA

Iraq Bombings Kill 15 - VOA

Mideast Conflicts Meet in Tiny Patch of Lebanon - AP

Air Raid Kills at Least 6 in Northwestern Syria - AP

Saudi Arabia Reports Five More Mers Deaths - BBC

Egypt Court Jails Morsi Supporters - BBC

 

South Asia

India: Five Killed in Fierce Gun Battle in Kashmir - AP

Attack on Journalist Starts Battle in Pakistani Press - NYT

 

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