14 March SWJ Roundup
US Naval Institute Daily – USNI
Real Clear World – RCP
Afghanistan
Obama Vows Full Force of Law for Afghan Shooting Suspect – VOA
Obama Promises Thorough Inquiry Into Afghan Attack – NYT
Obama Promises Full Investigation of Afghanistan Shootings – AFPS
Most Recent Crisis Between US, Afghans May Follow Familiar Script – WP
Panetta in Afghanistan After Civilian Massacre – VOA
Long-Planned Visit Lands Panetta in Tense Afghanistan – NYT
Panetta Arrives in Afghanistan for Talks – WP
US Defense Chief in Afghanistan – BBC
Suspect in Afghanistan Killings was Diagnosed with TBI in 2010 – S&S
Afghans Seek New Pact to Try US Soldier in Killing – USAT
Gunmen Target Afghan Delegation Visiting Massacre Site – VOA
Afghanistan Officials Fired on at Site of Civilian Massacre – LAT
Afghans Starting to Regard Quick US Pullout as Best of Bad Options – WP
UK PM: Public Wants Afghan 'Endgame' – BBC
Afghanistan on Edge – LAT editorial
Ending the Afghan Mission – WP opinion
Syria
Syrian Violence Escalates as Envoy Awaits Response – VOA
Syria Expands Assault, Hitting Rebel Enclaves in City in North – NYT
Syrian Troops Press Offensive in Idlib After Rebels Retreat – LAT
Syrian Regime Gains Momentum Against Rebels – AP
Syrians 'Tortured' in Detention – BBC
Torture in Syria Worst Seen in 30 Years, Report Says – LAT
French War Surgeon Speaks of "Hell" in Syria – AP
UN Leader Says Assad Must Shift Syria’s Course – NYT
UK PM Urges Peaceful Change in Syria – BBC
Iran
Iran May Not Open a Site to Inspectors – NYT
US Nuclear Expert Finds Iran Explosive Site in Imagery – Reuters
Iran Parliament Questions President Ahmadinejad – AP
Poll: Majority of Americans Don't Want Israel to Attack Iran – LAT
Israel / Palestinians
Rocket Attacks Reported After Arab-Israeli Truce – VOA
Unannounced Truce Calms Violence in Gaza – NYT
Truce Calms Israel-Gaza Border – WP
In Israel, Druze Community Divided Over Military Service – LAT
Israel Calls Off Legislators' US Trip After Snub – AP
Middle East / North Africa
Iraq’s Tribal Chiefs Step Into the Breach With Swift Justice – NYT
Suicide Attack Kills Yemen Troops – BBC
Top Challenger in Egypt Vote Is an Islamist, and Moderate – NYT
Algeria al-Qaeda Chief Sentenced – BBC
Caught in Egypt’s Political Cross-Fire – NYT opinion
US Department of Defense
NORTHCOM Prioritizes Homeland Defense, Cyber, Partners – AFPS
Lewis-McChord on Edge Following GI's Shooting Rampage in Afghanistan – ST
Recruiting Programs for Guard, Reserve Under Scrutiny for Fraud – WP
Guard Soldiers Rail Against Policy that Reduces Paid Leave – S&S
Army Officer Charged with Hiring Hit Man to Kill Wife, Boss – NT
Amphib San Diego CO Fired Amid Investigation – NT
Army Delays Confidential Alcohol Counseling Program – S&S
Too Many Wars, Too Few US Soldiers – WP opinion
United States
Taliban-linked Afghan Convicted on Drug Charges – AP
United Kingdom
Obama to Meet Cameron at White House, Mideast on Agenda – VOA
British PM Cameron Visits Washington to Cement Ties – WP
Obama Takes British Leader to NCAA Basketball Game in Ohio – LAT
UK Defends Nigeria Rescue Attempt – BBC
Africa
Sudan, South Sudan Presidents to Meet – VOA
Sudan Leaders Reach Rights Deal – BBC
Sudan: Government Rocket Attacks Sow Fear, Witnesses Say – NYT
Residents of Northern Nigerian City Live in Constant Fear of Attack – VOA
ICC to Deliver 1st Verdict, on DRC Warlord – VOA
Congo's Lubanga Trial Verdict Due – BBC
Americas
Southern Command Targets Transnational Organized Crime – AFPS
LATAM: Inmate’s Lament: ‘Rather Be Dead Than Here’ – NYT
Mexican Lawmakers Back Broader Protections for Journalists – LAT
Mexican Drug Gangs Using More Children as 'Mules' – AP
US Coast Guard Cutter Confiscates $43M in Cocaine – AP
Asia Pacific
China's Wen Says 'Reforms Urgent' – BBC
Chinese Premier Wen Calls for Political Reforms – AP
China Struggles to Bridge Gap Between Rich, Poor – VOA
WTO Case Filed Against China Over Rare Earth Metals – VOA
US to Enlist WTO Against China – WP
Terrorist Was Not Killed in Airstrike, Malaysian Official Says – NYT
Central Asia
Panetta Visits Kyrgyzstan Defense Officials – AFPS
Panetta Discusses Kyrgyz Air Base – WP
Panetta Cites Value of Transit Center in Kyrgyzstan – AFPS
Kyrgyzstan Wants Military Role to End at US Base – NYT
Europe
US Dangles Secret Data for Russia Missile Shield Approval – Reuters
Le Pen to Run in French Election – BBC
EU to Freeze Hungary Aid on Debt – BBC
South Asia