7 March SWJ Roundup
US Naval Institute Daily – USNI
Real Clear World – RCP
Afghanistan
Obama: Time has Come to Wind Down Afghan War – AP
Mattis Defends Afghan Strategy, Warns of Iran, Al-Qaida Threats – AFPS
Mattis: Battlefield Partnership with Afghan Troops Unchanged – S&S
Avalanche and Attacks Add to Woes of Afghans – NYT
Avalanche Buries Village in Afghanistan; 47 Dead – AP
Motorcycle Bomb Kills 4 Afghan Civilians – AP
Four People Killed in Kandahar Bomb Blast – BBC
Afghan President Backs Strict Guidelines for Women – AP
Afghan Government Predicts US Prison Deal Soon – Reuters
Poland Retries Soldiers in 2007 Deaths of Afghans – AP
ISAF Operations Summary – AFPS
Syria
Obama: Acting Alone Against Syria Would be a 'Mistake' – VOA
Obama Rules Out Unilateral US Military Action on Syria – LAT
Obama Rejects Syria Intervention – BBC
CENTCOM Commander Mattis Explains Challenges in Syrian Situation – AFPS
Mattis: Assad’s Forces Gaining ‘Momentum’ in Syria – WP
More Violence as Forces Scramble to Scrub Signs of Assault on Homs – NYT
UN Rights Office Documents Torture in Syria – VOA
Security Council Mulls Proposed Syria Resolution – AP
Turkey Calls on Syria to Allow Humanitarian Aid – VOA
Syrian Christians Worry about Life after Bashar Assad – LAT
Under Cover of the Night, Syrians Cross Into Safety – NYT
YouTube, Facebook, Twitter: Tools of Syrian Opposition – VOA
Time to Use American Airpower in Syria – NR opinion
Syria's Thin Russian 'Security Blanket' – AT opinion
Iran
World Powers Offer to Resume Iran Nuclear Talk – VOA
World Powers Agree to Resume Nuclear Talks With Iran – NYT
World Powers Offer Diplomatic Path to Resolving Nuclear Crisis – WP
Iran's Talking Point: 'Dignity' in Nuclear Work – AP
Obama Scolds GOP Critics of Iran Policy – NYT
Obama Challenges Iran to Address Nuclear Issues in New Talks – LAT
US Will Act to Prevent Iran from Developing Nuclear Weapons, Panetta Says – AFPS
US Defense Chief Warns Iran on Nuclear Program – Reuters
On Iran, Questions of Detection and Response Divide US and Israel – NYT
Analysis: From Israel, Urgings of Caution on Iran – AP
Pro-Israel Delegates Have Washington’s Ear on Iran – NYT
US Congress to Seek New Sanctions on Iran – AP
FBI Offers $1 Million in Ex-Agent's Iran Disappearance – Reuters
The 'Waiting Option' on Iran – CNN opinion
Iran-Venezuela Alliance Fraying – TNI opinion
Israel
US Congress Gives Warm Welcome to Israeli PM Netanyahu – VOA
Panetta: US-Israel Partnership Will Become Closer – AFPS
On Iran, Questions of Detection and Response Divide US and Israel – NYT
Pro-Israel Delegates Have Washington’s Ear on Iran – NYT
Analysis: From Israel, Urgings of Caution on Iran – AP
India: Arrest in Israeli Diplomat Attack – BBC
India: Journalist Arrested in New Delhi Bomb Attack – AP
Israel’s Best Friend – NYT opinion
Libya
Tribal, Military Leaders Declare Oil-rich E. Libya Semiautonomous State – WP
Eastern Libya Demands a Measure of Autonomy – NYT
Call for Federalism in East Libya – BBC
Call for Degree of Autonomy in Libya Raises Fears – AP
Libyan Leader Says Autonomy Call a Foreign Plot – Reuters
Libya Is Not a Failed-State in Waiting – TT opinion
Middle East / North Africa
Yemen Reels from Army's Defeat by al-Qaida – AP
Al Qaeda Says Yemen Attack Follows US Troop Increase – Reuters
Former Iraqi Official Who Executed Saddam Denied Entry into US – AP
US Seeks Reliable Partner in Egypt – WP
Twin Blasts on Egypt Pipeline – BBC
Cyber Security
Five Alleged Members of Anonymous Hacking Group Charged – WP
Hacking 'Mole' Helps FBI Arrest Anonymous Leaders – Reuters
Arrests Sow Mistrust Inside a Clan of Hackers – NYT
US Department of Defense
Lawmakers Challenge Air Force Budget, Drone Cuts – Reuters
Special Ops Provide Great Return on Investment, Commander Says – AFPS
Dempsey: Military Contracting Costs Must Shrink – AFPS
Mortuary Official: Military Overruled Push to Bury 9/11 Remains at Sea – S&S
Official: Mortuary Pressed to Avoid Dumping of 9/11 Remains at Landfill – WP
Eight Military Women Allege Rape, Assault in Lawsuit – S&S
Army Data Confirm that Soldiers are Getting Larger, Heavier – S&S
Navy to Place Breath-test Machines on All Ships – WP
United States
Obama Discusses Situations in Iran, Syria, Afghanistan – AFPS
Obama Scolds GOP Critics of Iran Policy – NYT
Africa
Islamist Sect Suspected in Killing of 6 in Nigeria – AP
Sudan: Former UN Official Warns of Nuba Mts Crisis – AP
Somali Suspects in Hijacking of Iranian Ship Face Piracy Trial – NYT
Landmark Flights to Somalia Begin – BBC
Ethiopia Rebels 'Release Germans' – BBC
Africans Live in Fear of Inner-City Arms Depots – Reuters
Americas
Biden Tells Central America US Determined to Defeat Gangs – AP
Mexico Judge Orders Probe Into Killings of Women – AP
Brazil 'Overtakes UK's Economy' – BBC
Exercise Promotes US-Guyana Special Ops Capabilities – AFPS
Asia Pacific
US, N. Korea Work out Details of Food Aid Deal – VOA
US and N. Korea in Food Aid Talks – BBC
US Envoys in Beijing for N. Korea Food Aid Talks – AP
Satellite Images Show Progress at N. Korea Reactor – AP
China Calls Tibetan Immolators Criminals, Outcasts – AP
Dempsey Reaffirms US-Japan Alliance at Earthquake Anniversary Event – AFPS
Justice's Trial Now a Threat to Philippine President – NYT
What's Missing in North Korea Nuke Deal – AT opinion
Europe
Russia: After Landslide Victory, Putin Faces Public Backlash – VOA
Russian Protesters Split by Arrests – WP
Despite Kremlin’s Signals, US Ties Remain Strained After Russian Election – NYT
Russia: Putin Faces Steep Challenge in Protests – AP
Suicide Bomber Kills 5 Police in Russia's Dagestan – Reuters
Sarkozy Says France has too Many Foreigners – BBC
A Tear for Putin’s Russia – WP editorial
Putin’s Big Win – WP opinion
South Asia
India: Congress Party Fares Poorly in 5 States – WP
India's Ruling Congress Party Loses Key State Poll – AP
India: Arrest in Israeli Diplomat Attack – BBC
India: Journalist Arrested in New Delhi Bomb Attack – AP
China Official Sees Militant Links in Pakistan – Reuters
