Small Wars Journal

15 July SWJ Roundup

Tue, 07/15/2014 - 10:41am

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USNI Daily - Real Clear Defense - Real Clear World - The Daily Humanitarian

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 - Barefoot Strategist - 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 Jundi - Infinity Journal

Informal Institute for National Security Thinkers and Practitioners

Information Dissemination - The Interpreter - Kings of War - Londonstani

Long War Journal - Marine Corps Gazette - Marine Corps Times

Maritime Executive - The Military Leader - Military Review

MountainRunner - National Defense - Navy Times - Next Navy - Parameters - RUSI

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

 

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Iraq

Iraqi Parliament Elects Speaker in Effort to Form New Government - NYT

In Northern Iraq, Minorities Embrace Kurdish Control - WP

Iraqi Army Remains on Defensive as Extent of June Debacle Becomes Clearer - McClatchy

Iraq Assessment Team Reports Arrive in Pentagon - AFPS

Report: Assessment Shows Risk to Potential US Advisers in Iraq - S&S

Heavy Fighting Rages Over Town North of Baghdad - AP

 

Afghanistan

Following Runoff, Tense Moments in Afghanistan - NYT

US: Afghan Election Loser Will Play Role in Government - VOA

US, NATO Step Up to Overcome Afghan Electoral Dispute - S&S

In the Taliban’s Birthplace, a Fragile Victory Over Insurgents - WP

'Many Dead' in Afghan Market Blast - BBC

In Taliban Heartland, a Fragile Victory - WP

Marine Captain Refused to Leave Afghan Interpreter Behind - SJMN

Back From the Brink in Afghanistan - NYT Editorial

 

Israel / Palestinians

Israel Resumes Attack After Militants Spurn Cease-Fire Plan - NYT

IDF Resumes Strikes in Gaza After Hamas Rejects Ceasefire  - JP

Cease-Fire Ends as Israel Reacts to Attacks in Gaza - WP

Questions Remain About Hamas Drone - VOA

The Missiles Keeping Israel Safe May Do More Long-Term Harm - WP Opinion

Israel’s Bloody Status Quo - NYT Opinion

 

Ukraine

Ukraine Says Russia May Have Shot Down Military Plane - WP

As Ukrainian Forces Advance, Putin Plays Double Game - Reuters

Ukraine Says Russian Army Officers Fighting with Rebels - VOA

Ukraine: Military Plane Shot Down by Rocket  - AP

 

US Department of Defense

Joe Dunford to Inherit Marine Corps in Flux - Politico

DoD Official Discusses F-35 at Farnborough Air Show - AFPS

DOD Hopeful F-35 Will Make it to World’s Most Important Air Show - S&S

Air Force's James Aimed 'Deep' at Nuke Corps Ills - AP

DARPA’s New Experimental Sniper Bullet Can Turn in Mid-flight - WP

Air Force Changes Headquarters Manning, Organization - AFPS

Bergdahl Returns to Regular Duty - AFPS

American POW Bergdahl Returned to Active Duty - VOA

Bergdahl to Return to Active Duty - BBC

Marine Corps Transfers Whistleblower - WP

Navy Expands Command Ball Cap Policy - S&S

Raising an Army: Ten Rules - WOTR Opinion

Toward a New US Defense Model - NYT Debate

 

United States

Obama, GOP Get Poor Marks for Handling of Migrant Crisis - WP

Civil Liberties Board Reviews NSA Data Mining - WP

Report Cites VA Struggles With Benefits Paid to Veterans - USAT

A Foreign-Policy Strikeout - WP Opinion

 

United Kingdom

Hague Quits as UK Foreign Secretary - BBC

British Foreign Secretary Quits for Lower Position in the Cabinet - NYT

 

Africa

In Cameroon, Boko Haram Fighters' Bodies Quickly Disappear - VOA

Nigerian President Promises Malala to Rescue Kidnapped Girls - VOA

 

Americas / Caribbean

Violence Erupts in Buenos Aires After Germany's World Cup Win - Reuters

Sale of Paper in Venezuela Raises Fears on Freedom - NYT

Pope: Child Migrants to US Need Help - BBC

Cuban Police 'Hold Women Protesters' - BBC

 

Asia / Pacific

North Korea Conducts Artillery Drills, Raising Tensions - WP

North Korea Testing Weapons Much More Than In Past - AP

US Military Wraps Up Aid Mission in Philippines - S&S

Philippine President Defends Economic Stimulus Program - VOA

Indonesia’s Democracy Test - NYT Opinion

 

Europe

France Sets Up Anti-Islamist Force - BBC

 

Middle East / North Africa

Iran Nuclear Talks Remain Deadlocked - VOA

Iran Outlines Nuclear Deal; Accepts Limit - NYT

Iran Nuclear Negotiators Under Pressure After Leader's Speech - VOA

Kerry Says Big Gaps Remain on Iran Nuclear Deal - WP

UN Security Council Authorizes Aid Across Syria’s Borders - VOA

Rocket Attack on Libya Airport - BBC

 

South Asia

India's Supreme Court Stays Execution of Gang Rape Convicts - VOA

 

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