1 December SWJ Roundup

Afghanistan

Clinton Seeks More European Help in Afghanistan – Associated Press

Chilling ‘Night Letters’ from Taliban Intimidate Afghans – Stars and Stripes

Taliban Kidnap Demining Team in East Afghanistan – Associated Press

Coalition Ramps Up Air War Over Afghanistan – Associated Press

Officials Confirm Death of Taliban Leader – American Forces Press Service

Afghan Killer Was Trusted Policeman – New York Times

More Prison Space Being Built to Accommodate Insurgents – Stars and Stripes

Afghan Prison Guards ‘Fully Trained,’ Commander Says – AFPS

Pakistan

Pakistan Seeks Life Imprisonment for 5 Americans – Associated Press

Korean Peninsula

U.S.: China ‘Obligated’ to Press North Korea to End ‘Belligerence’ – VOA

China Urges Dialogue to Resolve Korea Tensions – Voice of America

China Pushes for Talks on N. Korea Tensions – Associated Press

U.S. and South Korea Balk at Talks With North – New York Times

U.S. and South Korea Conclude Military Exercises – New York Times

South Korea and U.S. ‘Plan More Drills’ – BBC News

South Korea Plans New Drills as China Avoids Blaming North – Reuters

Threat Level Low, No Plans to Evacuate Families in S. Korea – Stars and Stripes

North Korea Claims Major Advance in Nuclear Program – Voice of America

Iraq

Anxiety Along Iraq’s Border with Iran – Washington Post

Iraq: Moments of Release – New York Times

Iran

Experts Cast Doubt on Iran Missile Cache – Washington Post

E.U.: Iran Agrees to Talks on Nuclear Program – Voice of America

Date Set for Nuclear Talks With Iran – New York Times

U.S. Announces New Sanctions Against Iran – Los Angeles Times

U.S. Hits Iran with New Sanctions – Associated Press

Iran’s Military Looks to the Sky as New Priority –

Tensions High on Anniversary of Iran-U.A.E. Islands Row – VOA

WikiLeaks

WikiLeaks, Round Three – Small Wars Journal (post-release)

SWJ Wikileaks Roundup – Small Wars Journal (pre-release)

U.S. Department of Defense

Review of the Issues Associated with a Repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” – DOD

DOD Releases ‘Don’t Ask’ Repeal Implementation Plan – AFPS

DOD DADT Report: Little Risk to Allowing Gays to Serve Openly – Washington Post

Pentagon Sees Little Impact if Ban on Gays Is Repealed – New York Times

Gates, Mullen Endorse Working Group’s Report – American Forces Press Service

Leaders Can Pave Way for Openly Gay Troops, General Says – AFPS

DADT Study Reveals Pockets of Significant Opposition – Stars and Stripes

Front-line Fighters Wary of Repealing ‘Don’t Ask’ – Washington Times

Why ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Isn’t Over Yet – Newsweek

‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Report Authors Speak Out – Washington Post

DADT: The Pentagon, Pursuing Justice – New York Times editorial

Pentagon Report Should Quell Fear – Washington Post editorial

What Gays and Straights Both Seek to Affirm – Washington Post opinion

United States

2 Republicans Hint at Hope for Russia Pact – New York Times

GOP Senators Signal Progress on Nuclear Treaty – Associated Press

Terror Cases Strain Ties With Some Who Can Help – New York Times

U.S. Takes Over Airline Passenger Checks – New York Times

Africa

Delay in Ballot Printing for Sudan January Referendum – Voice of America

Ivory Coast Tension over Run-off Result Delay – BBC News

Opposition Cries Foul at Ivory Coast Poll Result Delay – Reuters

Ugandan Leader Raps Up Campaign – Washington Times

Ethnic Group Targeted After Guinea Election – Associated Press

Americas and Caribbean

Mexico Arrests La Familia Drug Gang Figure – Los Angeles Times

Mexico Grabs Alleged Leader of La Familia Gang – Associated Press

Mexico Drug War: Texas Will Fight Back – Washington Times opinion

Brazil Troops to Stay in Rio Slum – Los Angeles Times

Post-Election Violence Reported in Haitian Town – Associated Press

Haiti After the Vote – New York Times editorial

Asia Pacific

China Bars U.S. From American Geologist’s Appeal – New York Times

China Arrests Hundreds Of Hackers, Says Situation “Grim” – Reuters

Indonesia’s Islamic Laws are ‘Abusive’, Report Says – BBC News

Central Asia

Clinton Presses Issue of Human Rights in Central Asia – Voice of America

In Central Asia, Clinton Defends Openness – New York Times

Europe

Russia: Medvedev Urges Cooperation on Missile Shield – New York Times

Medvedev Sees New Arms Race if Cooperation Fails – Washington Post

Russia: Medvedev Warns of New Arms Race – BBC News

Secret Talks with Russia Focused on Missile Defense – Washington Times

Russia’s Putin Warns West Over Missile Defense – Reuters

Middle East

PM Says Palestinians Ready for Statehood by August – Associated Press

U.S. Condemns Palestinian Report on Western Wall – Reuters

Egypt’s Ruling Party Wins Most Parliament Seats – Los Angeles Times

First Round of Voting Ousts Islamists From Egypt’s Parliament – New York Times

Egypt’s Islamists Say They Might Withdraw From Vote – Reuters

Egypt’s Ruling Party Wins Most Seats in 1st Round – Associated Press

Egypt’s Ruling Party Heads to Sweeping Vote Win – Reuters

U.S. Disappointed by Reports of Egypt Poll Irregularities – VOA

South Asia

Indian Prime Minister Singh’s Image Taking Hits – Washington Post

New Arrivals Strain India’s Cities to Breaking Point – New York Times

Sri Lankan War Zone Declared Wildlife Sanctuary – Associated Press