4 May SWJ Roundup
Small Wars Journal Daily Roundup
US Naval Institute Daily – USNI
Real Clear World – RCP
Afghanistan
Pentagon Signals 'Acute' Problems in Afghanistan, Even as US Cuts Forces – CSM
Obama, Karzai Sign Strategic Pact – WP
A Visit Well Timed to Future Uncertainties in Afghanistan – NYT
Obama’s Afghan Visit Opens New Phase – WP
Major Terrorist Attack Thwarted in Afghanistan – VOA
Afghan Negotiator Seeks to Build Bridge Between US, Taliban – S&S
Afghan General: 'Americans Work Side-by-Side' to Build Command – McClatchy
Army Procurement Switch Puts Boot Into Afghan Dream – Reuters
Strategy Lays Groundwork for Repatriation of Afghan Refugees – VOA
Countries Agree on $1.9B Afghan Refugee Strategy – AP
Military Commanders Warned to Get Troops in Line – AP
Facing Death, Afghan Girl Runs To US Military – NPR
California Congressman Opposes Obama-Karzai Partnership – USN&WR
ISAF Operations Summary – AFPS
How to Prevent Afghanistan from Becoming a Narco-State – USN&WR opinion
War Without Reason Why – WP opinion
When Afghan War Ends, Real Danger Begins – TN opinion
Syria
UN Observers See Syria Battered by Violence – VOA
White House: Time to Try Another Tactic in Syria – AP
Syrian Forces Raid Aleppo University; 4 Killed – VOA
Forces Storm University During Protest, Killing at Least 4 – NYT
Syria Students 'Killed in Aleppo' – BBC
Assad Resorts to Sectarian Card – WAJ opinion
Middle East / North Africa
Hunger Strikers in Israel Appeal – BBC
Palestinians Go Hungry to Make Their Voices Heard – NYT
Israeli Prisons 'Appal' UN Expert – BBC
Iranians Vote in Runoff That Could Shape Presidential Race – VOA
Iran Holds Run-Off Parliamentary Election – Reuters
Trial of Fugitive Iraq VP Delayed – BBC
Yemenis Call for Purges of ex-Leader's Loyalists – AP
New Doubts Over Reform as Jordan Shifts Cabinet – NYT
Egypt Pledges Civilian Handover – BBC
Egypt: At Least 20 Killed at Cairo Rally – BBC
Generals in Egypt Deny Role in Clashes – NYT
Libya Lifts Religious Parties Ban – BBC
Tunisia Fines ‘Persepolis’ Broadcaster – WP
Tunisia TV Boss Fined Over Film – BBC
Tunisia Free Speech Ruling and the Arab Spring – Time opinion
Al Qaeda / Terrorism
Panetta Praises Military Professionals for bin Laden Raid – AFPS
Bin Laden Documents Reveal Splits in al-Qaida – VOA
Recovered bin Laden Letters Show a Divided Al Qaeda – NYT
New bin Laden Documents Released – WP
Bin Laden 'Frustrated at the End' – BBC
Bin Laden Letters Show Desire to Attack US Targets – AFPS
In Letters, Bin Laden Worried About Al-Qaida Image – AP
Bin Laden Had Disdain for Al Qaeda Affiliates – Reuters
Bin Laden Documents Describe Somali Group Contacts – AP
Al-Qaeda Online Magazine Returns Despite Deaths of Top Editors – WP
Sept 11 Case Returns to Guantanamo Tribunal – NYT
Germany: 4 Men Charged Over al-Qaida Terror Plot – AP
The KSM Test – WP opinion
A Drone Too Far? – WP opinion
US Department of Defense
Hacker Group Claims Breach of Air Force, Other Military Sites – S&S
United States
Panetta: Environment Emerges as National Security Concern – AFPS
Australia
US Delegation Marks WWII Anniversary in Australia – AP
Australia Delays Delivery of 12 F-35 Fighters – AP
World
Report: Only 14.5 Percent of People Have Access to Free Press – VOA
Journalists Being Killed at 'Astonishing Pace' – AP
Africa
Africa Foreign Investment Surges – BBC
South Sudan Accuses North of New Bombings – VOA
Violent Clash Along Disputed Sudan-S. Sudan Border – WP
Sudan Pledges to Cease fighting – BBC
At Least 34 Killed in Attack on Nigerian Cattle Market – VOA
'Dozens Killed' in Nigeria Raid – BBC
Kenya PM Warns of Ethnic Violence – BBC
West Africa Bloc Says Forces Heading to Mali – AP
ECOWAS Warn Mali, Bissau Juntas, Prepares Troops – Reuters
Guinea-Bissau Hit by EU Sanctions -BBC
Liberian ex-President Taylor Should Serve 80 Years – BBC
Somber World Press Day in Somalia After 5th Death – AP
Americas
US Army Cultural Advisers Now Eyeing Mexico – DR
Three Photographers Found Dead in Mexico – NYT
Journalist Pair Killed in Mexico – BBC
Drug War Slayings Snuffing Out News in Mexico – AP
Venezuela: Americas Must Create Own Rights Group – AP
Brazilian Lawmakers Call for Probe of Human Rights Abuses – WP
Brazil Sending More Troops to Guard Amazon Borders – NYT
Brazil Launches Amazon Operation – BBC
Argentine Ad Ties Olympics to Falklands Dispute – AP
Argentina: Olympic Advert Angers Falklands – BBC
Haitian Lawmakers Approve New Prime Minister – AP
Asia Pacific / Central
Official: Asia-Pacific Strategy Drives Planned Marine Move – AFPS
Pacific Partnership 2012: USNS Mercy Departs for Humanitarian Mission – AFPS
US Stresses Concessions From China – NYT
China Willing to Level Playing Field – WP
Clinton Tells Hu That China-US Ties Strong – Reuters
Chinese Dissident Wants to Meet Clinton, Go to US – VOA
Dissident’s Plea for Protection From China Deepens Crisis – NYT
Chinese Activist’s Uncertainty Belies Years of Fearless Advocacy – WP
Chinese Activist Calls His Situation 'Dangerous' – AP
China Says Dissident Can Apply to Study Abroad – NYT
Chen 'Can Apply to Study Abroad' – BBC
What China's Dissidents Are Saying About Chen – AP
Japan’s Leaders Fret as Nuclear Shutdown Nears – NYT
Burmese State Media: Dozens of Rebels Dead in Clashes in Kachin State – VOA
US-China Doomed to Disappoint -WP opinion
Europe
Stavridis: Europe Remains Vital to Current, Future Security – AFPS
Experts to Make Missile Defense Case at Moscow Meeting – AFPS
Results of French and Greek Elections Could Signal Shift on Economic Crisis – NYT
France Prepares for Final Round of Presidential Election – VOA
France Vote Rivals in Final Rally – BBC
Leaving the Presidency in Russia, Medvedev Fights for Relevance – NYT
Twin Explosions Kill at Least 13 in Russia’s North Caucaus Region – VOA
Russia: 13 Dead, Scores Wounded in Blasts in Dagestan – AP
Leaders Threaten Euro 2012 Boycott Over Alleged Ukraine Abuses – VOA
PKK Militants Kill Three Turkish Soldiers – Reuters
Bosnia Still Needs Fixing – NYT opinion
South Asia
Promise of US-India Economic Partnership Remains Unfulfilled – WP
Pakistan, India Still Frozen on Glacier Dispute – WP
16 Killed in Suicide Attack in Pakistan – VOA
Bomb in Marketplace Kills 16 in Pakistan – AP
Clinton Set to Fly Into New Political Storm in Bangladesh – Reuters
Nepal Cabinet Resigns; PM to Follow by Month's End – AP
Nepal PM to Set Up Unity Government After Cabinet Quits – Reuters
