Small Wars Journal Daily Roundup
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War is Boring - Warscapes - WhyDev - Wings Over Iraq - VOA
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Ground Force Dialogue - David Ignatius - Defense in Depth - Defense Tech
Early Warning Blog - Feral Jundi - Infinity Journal
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Long War Journal - Marine Corps Gazette - Marine Corps Times
Maritime Executive - The Military Leader - Military Review
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Iraq
Pentagon: Iraq Ops Cost $7.5 Million Daily - VOA
Pentagon Has Spent More Than $500 Million on Iraq - WP
Kurds 'Recapture Oilfields From IS' - BBC
US Warplanes Bomb Targets in Northern Iraq - AP
Iraqi Town Holds Out Against Militant Juggernaut - AP
Syria
Obama Signals No Immediate Airstrikes in Syria - VOA
Obama Again Tips the Scales Toward Caution on Syria - NYT
Pentagon Prepares Options for President on ISIL - AFPS
At Heart of Syria Fears, Extremists Returning Home - AP
UN: Peacekeepers Taken in Syria Are Safe; Refugee Count Tops 3 Million - VOA
UN Forces Are Caught in New Standoff - NYT
Syria Update - ISW
Foreign Fighters
Australian Jihadist Has Long History of Mental Illness - WP
Ukraine / Russia
Putin Hails Ukraine Separatists; Kiev Mulls Joining NATO - WP
Ukraine 'Slipping Out of Control' - BBC
Ukraine Rebels Advance on Key Port, in Hint at Putin’s Strategy - NYT
Russian-backed Rebels Aim to Push West Along Ukraine Coast - AP
Ukraine: Russian Forces Tightening Grip on East - VOA
Pentagon: Russia Intensifies Efforts Inside Ukraine - AFPS
Ukraine Leader Says ‘Huge Loads of Arms’ Pour in From Russia - NYT
NATO to Russia: Stop 'Illegal' Military Operations in Ukraine - VOA
NATO Rejects Russia’s ‘Hollow Denials’ of Ukraine Intervention - S&S
Obama Rules Out Military Action Over Russian Moves - TWB
Death Toll in Ukraine Conflict Exceeds 2,200, UN Says - NYT
Afghanistan
Delays, Fights Marred Afghanistan’s Election Recount - LAT
US Department of Defense
Retiring SOCOM Chief: ‘We Are in the Golden Age of Special Operations’ - WP
'Walking Dead' Marine Battalion to be Deactivated - AP
United States
Online AQ Magazine Promotes Jihadism, Lists Air Force Academy as Target - CSG
Some US Lawmakers Seek Vote on Military Action Against Islamic State - VOA
Obama Sets No Timeline for Action on Immigration - AP
Obama’s Can’t-do Attitude - WP Editorial
Stop Dithering, Confront ISIS - NYT Opinion
United Kingdom
UK's Terror Threat Level Raised - BBC
Britain Raises Terror Threat Level - VOA
Britain Raises Terrorism Threat Level to ‘Severe’ - NYT
UK Promises Tough Action to Fight Militants as Threat Level Rises - AP
Scotland Stands to Win Even if Secession Vote Fails - LAT
World
To Defeat Terror, We Need the World’s Help - NYT Opinion
Why Aren’t Muslims Marching Against the Islamic State? - WP Opinion
Africa
Cameroon Military Takes Back Land Seized by Boko Haram - VOA
Mali’s Rebel Groups Agree to End Hostilities - VOA
Rwanda Murder Plotters Found Guilty - BBC
Senegal Confirms First Ebola Case - VOA
Americas / Caribbean
Colombian Accused in 5,000-Plus Killings Arrested - AP
Colombia Arrests Suspected Drug Trafficker for Major Mexico Cartel - Reuters
Mexico Authorities Stage Midnight Migrant Raid - AP
Mexican Drug Lord Chapo Guzman is in Prison. Might Live by Own Rules - WP
Peru Drug Bust Seizes Record 6.5 Tons of Cocaine - Reuters
Brazil's Economy Enters Recession - BBC
Silva Widens Lead Ahead of Brazil Presidential Election - Reuters
Asia / Pacific
Japan Wants Higher Defense Budget With Emphasis on Sea, Air - S&S
Biggest Japan Defense Budget Sought - BBC
Anti-Terror Drills Highlight China’s Push Into Central Asia - VOA
North Korean Leader's Money Manager Defects in Russia - Reuters
Political Mischief in the Philippines - NYT Editorial
Europe
Seven NATO Allies to Create New Rapid Reaction Force - Reuters
Analysts: France, Germany at Forefront of EU Foreign Diplomacy - VOA
Erdogan’s First Step: Secure More Power in New Role in Turkey - VOA
New Cabinet in Turkey Mirrors That of Last Premier - NYT
New Turkish Cabinet Unlikely to Make Major Policy Shift - Reuters
Middle East / North Africa
Islamic State's Popular Appeal Presents Challenge for Jordan - Reuters
US Delivers Military Aid to Lebanese Army - AP
Iran's FM Hopes for Nuclear Accord by Deadline - Reuters
US Imposes Sanctions on Iranian Groups - NYT
US Steps Up Sanctions Over Iran - BBC
Iran Confirms US Coast Guard Fired at Fishing Boat - AP
Did Iran Just Mock the US Coast Guard? - WP
Palestinian Leader Says Hamas Caused Prolonged War - AP
Libya PM Resigns Amid Power Struggle - BBC
South Asia
US: Too Soon to Evaluate Pakistan Offensive - AP
Pakistan Army Fails to Break Political Deadlock - VOA
Pakistan Army to Mediate in Protest - BBC
US: Too Soon to Evaluate Pakistan Offensive - AP
India’s Modi to Visit Japan to Cement Defense, Economic Ties - VOA