7 January SWJ Roundup
US Naval Institute Daily – USNI
Real Clear World – RCP
Afghanistan
Eight NATO Troops Killed in 24 Hours – WP
8 NATO Service Members Killed in Afghan Attacks – NYT
Explosions Kill 6 Afghan Children, 5 NATO Troops – AP
Lawmakers May Seek to Block Taliban Transfer – Reuters
ISAF Operations Roundup – AFPS
Pakistan
Pakistani Ex-Ambassador Fears for Life – WP
Pakistan's Former Envoy to U.S. Caught in Web of Scandal – Reuters
A Pakistani Spring? – NYT opinion
Iran
Iran's Posturing, Displays of Strength May Reflect Insecurities – S&S
Asian Nations Seek to Oil Purchases From Iran – NYT
Increasingly Isolated, Iranian Leader to Visit Allies in Latin America – NYT
West Readies Oil Stocks Release as Iran Plans War Games – Reuters
EU States Consider Delay on Any Iran Oil Ban – Reuters
US Rescues Iranians Held Hostage by Pirates – VOA
US Navy Rescues Iranian Hostages – BBC
After Warning to Leave Gulf, US Warship Rescues Iranian Hostages – WP
US Navy Rescues Iran Fishermen Held by Somalia Pirates – LAT
Navy Rescues Iranians Held by Pirates – Reuters
America’s Drone in Iran’s Neighborhood – WT opinion
Syria
Suicide Blast Rocks Syrian Capital – VOA
Deadly Explosion Strikes Syrian Capital – WP
Bombing in Capital Kills as Many as 26, Injures Dozens – LAT
Bombing in Syrian Capital of Damascus Kills 25 – AP
Syria Vows 'Iron Fist' after Bomb – BBC
Qatar Says Syria Protocol Not Being Implemented – Reuters
Iraq
Official: Shiite Militia Will Lay Down Arms, Join Political Process – AP
Blast Kills 2 Shiite Pilgrims South of Baghdad – AP
Iran Group Say U.S. Responsible for Members in Iraq – Reuters
Middle East / North Africa
Israel and US to Stage Major Defense Drill – AP
Envoy: Palestine Continues Pursuing UN Membership – AP
Palestinian Sesame Street Ails Without US Funds – AP
UN Warns Yemen Over Amnesty Plans – BBC
Lawyer: Bahrain Rights Activist Beaten by Police – AP
Bahrain Police 'Beat Up Activist' – BBC
UN's Pillay: Yemen Peace-Deal Amnesty May Be Unlawful – Reuters
Latest Egypt Vote Brings Islamists Closer to Win – Reuters
Egypt's Christians Celebrate Christmas Amid Fears – AP
Rights Groups Oppose Ex-Libyan PM Extradition – AP
Tunisia is Tense Ahead of Revolution Anniversary – VOA
Why Islamism Is Winning – NYT opinion
US Department of Defense
Military Fighting Force Strategy Set, But What Will it Mean? – S&S
Panetta, UK’s Hammond Discuss Strategy in Pentagon Meeting – AFPS
Carter: Strategic Guidance is Compass for 2013 Budget – AFPS
Even With Cuts, Military Will Remain Capable, Official Says – AFPS
Strategy Guidance Underscores Asia-Pacific Region – AFPS
Force Numbers in Europe: Answers Expected in Feb. Proposal – S&S
Shrinking Military Budget May Take Neighbors With It – NYT
Obama Missing the Mark on Defense? – WP editorial
America's New Lean Fighting Machine – LAT editorial
The Myth of the Two-War Military Strategy – WP opinion
United States
Tweak in Rule to Ease a Path to Green Card – NYT
Obama's Immigration Move May Have Political Benefit on 2 Fronts – LAT
Blackwater Families Settle Case – BBC
Africa
Al-Qaeda-linked Terrorists Turning Nigeria into Cauldron of Religious Strife – NP
Gunmen Kill 20 in Northeastern Nigeria – VOA
Nigeria Hit by String of Attacks – BBC
Nigerian Court Order Seeks to Bar Protests – VOA
White House: South Sudan Can Receive US Defense Assistance – VOA
UN Launches Major South Sudan Humanitarian Effort – AP
UN Tries to Reach 60,000 Fleeing South Sudan Violence – Reuters
At 100, South Africa’s ANC Still Facing Hurdles – VOA
African National Congress Marks Centennial with Celebration – WP
Food Price Pressures Weigh Heavy on Southern Africa – Reuters
Americas
US Defense Strategy Doesn't Suggest More Troops in Latin America – MH
Mexico Nabs Key Suspect in Arson That Killed 52 – AP
Arrest Over Mexico Casino Attack – BBC
Venezuela: Chavez's Names Ally as Defense Minister – AP
Venezuela Names Defense Minister Accused by US as Drug Kingpin – Reuters
Haitians Take Arduous Path to Brazil, and Jobs – NYT
Jamaica 'to Break Links with UK' – BBC
Asia Pacific
China Expresses Concern Over US Defense Blueprint – VOA
Chinese News Agency Warns Against US Moves – NYT
Tibet Group Says 2 Set Themselves on Fire in China – AP
N. Korea Nuclear Rumor Stirs Stock Market Panic in S. Korea – WP
Shades of North Korea's Founder in New Leader – AP
US Lawmaker, 2 Diplomats to Visit Burma – VOA
The Myth of Japan’s Failure – NYT opinion
Central Asia
Kazakhstan Keeps a Lid on Protests – WP
Europe
Europe Faces More Negative Economic Indicators – VOA
Church Hints It May Serve as Mediator in Russia – NYT
Russian Church's Patriarch Calls for Dialogue – AP
Jailed Ukrainian Leader’s Husband Seeks Asylum in Czech Republic – NYT
