Small Wars Journal

1 May SWJ Roundup

Thu, 05/01/2014 - 12:09am

Small Wars Journal Daily Roundup

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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

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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

Ukraine Admits It's Losing Control in East - VOA

Kiev Concedes That Pro-Russia Militants Won the East - NYT

Ukraine Seeks to Halt Spread of Unrest From Eastern Region - WP

Kiev 'Helpless' in East Ukraine - BBC

In Ukrainian City, Little Surprise at Separatists’ Gains - WP

Poll Finds Ukrainians Doubt Effectiveness of Interim Government - VOA

Analyst: Ukrainian Separatists Aim to Swap Hostages - VOA

Russia Shows Modern Military in Ukraine Crisis - VOA

NATO Takes Prudent Steps to Reassure Allies, Show Resolve - AFPS

NATO Boosts Presence in Eastern Europe as Turmoil Continues in Ukraine - VOA

Merkel Rules Out Military Intervention Over Dispute in Ukraine - Reuters

Hagel Steps Up Consultations With Eastern European Allies - AFPS

IMF Approves $17bn Ukraine Bailout - BBC

Geopolitical Drift - UPI Opinion

“The Russian Threat is a Reality” - WP Opinion

 

Afghanistan

US General: Corruption is Top Threat in Afghanistan - AP

High-Profile Attacks in Afghanistan Skyrocket - S&S

SIGAR Releases April 2014 Quarterly Report to Congress - SIGAR

SIGAR Report Points to Afghan Progress, Challenges - AFPS

Forces Removing Equipment From Afghanistan Keep Eye on Russian Route - VOA

 

Iraq

Iraqis Vote Amidst Violence - VOA

With Security Tight, Iraqis Cast Votes in Unaccustomed Peace - NYT

Iraqis Go to Polls Amid Conflict, Threats, Floods - WP

Iraqi Vote Held in Security Lockdown - BBC

Iraqis Vote in an Election Without Foreign Troops - AP

Iraqis Vote as Violence Grips a Divided Country - Reuters

Maliki ‘Certain’ of Win as Iraqis Vote Despite Attacks - AFP

Thousands of Iraqis Displaced by Violence - VOA

 

Syria

CIA's Resolve to Track Weapons Complicates Push to Arm Syria Rebels - FP

Syrian Air Strike Hits School, Killing 18, Many of Them Children - VOA

Aleppo Schoolchildren Killed in Airstrike - WP

Children 'Killed in Aleppo Strike' - BBC

Syria ‘Stalling’ on Chemical Weapons Disposal - WP

Stronger Action Required on Syria, Aid Chief Warns - NYT

Humanitarian Aid Situation in Syria is Dire, UN Warns - WP

Jordan Opens a Massive Refugee Camp for Syrians - AP

'Return to Homs' Puts Human Face on Syria Conflict - VOA

 

Terrorism / Counterterrorism

Qaeda Affiliates Gain Regional Influence as Central Leadership Fades - NYT

US: Al-Qaida Affiliates Surge, Terrorism Spikes - AP

London Cleric Wanted Jihadists to Train in Oregon, US Jury Told - Reuters

Email Suggests White House Strategy on Benghazi - NYT

Crucial Benghazi Email Finally Revealed - DB

Emails on Benghazi Show Aides’ Effort to Make Obama Look ‘Statesmanlike’ - WT

 

US Department of Defense

Top 2 Officials at Defense Intelligence Agency Will Retire - WP

Defense Intelligence Agency Chief Flynn to Step Down - WSJ

Top 2 Pentagon Intelligence Officials Abruptly Quit - TWB

DIA Deputy is Stepping Down Too - NPR

Senate Confirms Bob Work As Deputy Secretary of Defense - USNI

House Lawmakers Balk at Slashing DOD Pay and Benefits - S&S

Lawmakers Debate Army’s Proposal to Rebalance Active Duty and Reserves - S&S

Budget Cuts Spur Wave of Mergers in Aerospace, Defense Industries - LAT

Push for Growler Jets Points to Military Growth Despite Spending Cap - WP

DARPA Sows Seeds of Technological Surprise, Director Says - AFPS

Kendall: Fixing Acquisition Requires Incremental Improvement - AFPS

Air Force Secretary Reports on Total Force Balance - AFPS

Navy Secretary Addresses Maritime Forces During All-hands Call - AFPS

Hagel Directs Review of Hairstyle Policy - AT

Hagel Orders Services to Review Grooming Standards - AFPS

Before Ink Dries, Soldiers Rush to Get Tattoos - NYT

82nd Airborne Division Brigade Commander Relieved - AT

DOD Under Fire for Sexual Assault Survey - Politico

Hagel's Defense Cuts: A Good Idea - TNI Opinion

Save the Carrier, Sink the LCS - RCD Opinion

When Black Hair Is Against the Rules - NYT Opinion

 

United States

US Lawmakers Mull International Broadcasting Changes - VOA

US Voters Await Hillary Clinton's Decision on White House Run - VOA

Americans Want to Pull Back From World Stage, Poll Finds - WSJ

CIA Keeps a Tight Grip on Its Own Secrets - AP

How to Tell If America Will Remain a Global Superpower - WPR Opinion

Why Nations Are Right To Ban USAID - DO Opinion

 

United Kingdom

Sinn Féin Leader Gerry Adams Held Over Jean McConville Murder - BBC

Sinn Fein Leader Arrested Over 1972 IRA Killing - AP

UK Military Drinking to Point of Oblivion - TT

 

Australia

Special Forces Facing Uncertain Future - AAP

What to Do with Australia's Special Ops - Strategist Opinion

 

Africa

Kerry Arrives in Africa - VOA

China Says Premier's Africa Visit About More Than Just Oil Deals - Reuters

AU Commission Hopeful on Resolving South Sudan’s Crisis - VOA

UN Criticizes South Sudan Leaders Over Famine Response - VOA

More than 9,000 Child Recruits in South Sudan War - BBC

Senegal Rebels Declare a Ceasefire - BBC

Nigerians Hold Second Day of Protests Over Mass Abductions - NYT

Nigeria March Over Schoolgirls' Abductions - BBC

Pattern of Press Freedom Abuses in Cameroon - VOA

 

Americas / Caribbean

Mexico Lawmakers OK Civilian Courts for Soldiers - AP

Mexico Border City Holds Festival Despite Deaths - AP

Venezuela Raises Minimum Wage by 30% - BBC

Cuba, EU Approve Road Map on Normalization Talks - AP

 

Asia / Pacific

China Questions Obama’s Asia Trip Agenda - VOA

US-Philippine Defense Deal Revolves Around China - S&S

China to Conduct Naval Drills With Russia in East China Sea - Reuters

Report: China Could Overtake US Economy This Year - VOA

Assailants Attack Train Station in Restive Western China - NYT

Xi Demands Action After China Terror Blast - BBC

More Activity Seen at North Korea Nuclear Test Site - AP

Philippine Military Clashes with Rebels Leave 15 Dead - BBC

Thailand to Hold General Election July 20 - VOA

Thailand to Hold Fresh Election - BBC

Brunei Introduces Tough Islamic Law - BBC

Aerial Search for Missing Malaysia Jet MH370 Ends - VOA

Ball in China’s Court: Obama’s Asia Trip - WOTR Opinion

Obama’s Pivot to Asia Will Lack Firepower - TH Opinion

The Chinese Military Is a Paper Dragon - WIB Opinion

 

Europe

US, Latvian Troops Focus on Training, Not Russia - S&S

Obama to Visit Poland in June on European Tour - VOA

IMF Cuts Russia's 2014 Growth Forecast - VOA

 

Middle East / North Africa

Six Powers Meet in Brussels to Fine-Tune Iran Talks Strategy - Reuters

US Lawmaker Vows to Block US Military Aid to Egypt - VOA

Leahy Blocks US Aid to Egypt in Protest - WP

Candidate for President in Egypt Tempers His Expectations - NYT

Meet Egypt’s Underdog Presidential Candidate - WP

Chaos in Egypt - WP Editorial

 

South Asia

India’s Latest Electoral Battle Features High Profile Candidates - VOA

An Uneasy Inheritance of India’s Political Dynasty - NYT

Modi Accused of India Poll Violation - BBC

Bomb 'Kills Five Pakistan Taliban' - BBC

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