11 May SWJ Roundup
Small Wars Journal Daily Roundup
US Naval Institute Daily – USNI
Real Clear World – RCP
Afghanistan
DOD Seeks Captured Army Sergeant’s Return – AFPS
Pentagon Stresses Efforts to Recover US Soldier – NYT
Afghan Police In Spotlight After Foiling Taliban Strike – NYT
ISAF Operations Summary – AFPS
Syria
At Least 55 Killed in Damascus Suicide Car Bombings – VOA
Syria 'Suicide Bombs' Kill Dozens – BBC
Dozens Killed in Large Explosions in Syrian Capital – NYT
Attack in Syria Shreds UN-backed Ceasefire – WP
Twin Car Bombs in Syrian Capital Kill Dozens – AP
UN Condemns Syria Bomb Attacks – BBC
UN Security Council Condemns Syria Bombings – AP
US: Too Early to Call U.N.-Syria Peace Plan Failure – Reuters
A Shameful Impasse in Syria – WP editorial
Iran
Israel Unity Deal Unlikely to Significantly Shift Iran Strategy – VOA
Photo Shows Suspicious Activity at Iranian Military Site – WT
European Countries Seek Easing of Iranian Oil Embargo – NYT
US Official Doubts Iran Can Find Alternative to Central Bank – Reuters
Middle East / North Africa
West Should Keep Eye on Christians after Arab Spring – WT
Iraq's Fugitive VP Wants New Court in Terror Case – AP
Egyptian Candidates Clash in TV Debate, an Arab First – NYT
Egypt Poll Hopefuls in TV Debate – BBC
Rivals for President Debate in Egypt – WP
Egypt Seizes Heavy Weapons from Arms Smugglers – AP
UN Envoy: Libya Unstable but Moving to Democracy – AP
Libya Finance Minister Says to Resign Soon, Cites 'Wastage' – Reuters
Rights Group Urges Libya to Amend New Law – AP
UN Says Three Libya Prisoners Likely Tortured to Death – Reuters
Algeria Votes for New Parliament – BBC
Algerian Vote Touted as Fair, but Voters Apathetic – AP
Echoes of ‘67: Israel Unites – WP opinion
Most of Iran’s Nuclear Progress Has Come Under Obama – WP opinion
US Must Secure Israel-Egypt Peace – WPR opinion
Al Qaeda / Terrorism / Counter-Terrorism
Undercover Agent in al-Qaeda Bomb Plot 'was British' – BBC
British Played Central Role in Foiled Bomb Operation – Reuters
The CIA and Saudi Arabia Get Tight – NJ
Airplane Security Debated Anew After Latest Bombing Plot – NYT
Bomb Plot Raises Questions Over European Security – AP
Yemeni Intelligence Cooperation Improves After Saleh – VOA
Yemen Airstrikes, Raids Kill 17 Al-Qaida Militants – VOA
US Airstrike in Yemen as Details Surface About Bomb Plot – WP
Yemen Missile Strike Kills 8 Militants – VOA
India to Press Iran on February Attack – WP
Kenya Trial Briton Jermaine Grant 'Linked to 7/7 Bomber' – BBC
Russia Says it Foiled Terrorist Attacks in Sochi – AP
How Pakistan Lets Terrorism Fester – NYT opinion
NATO
NATO Summit to Focus on Afghanistan, Capabilities, Partnerships – AFPS
US Department of Defense
Obama Threatens to Veto Republican's Shield of Defense Cuts – Reuters
Panetta Chastises Lawmakers for Dodging Tough Budget Decisions – S&S
Panetta, Dempsey: DOD Budget Request Reflects Tough Choices – AFPS
Americans Favor Defense Cuts, Given Budget Data – WT
Vice Chiefs Testify on Readiness, Contingency Funding – AFPS
Marine Rotational Force Promotes Partnership, Efficiency – AFPS
V Corps Cases Colors, Perhaps for Last Time in Germany – S&S
Welsh Tapped to Replace Schwartz as Air Force Chief of Staff – S&S
Welsh Nominated to Lead Air Force – WP
Panetta, Dempsey Laud Nominee for Air Force Chief – AFP
F-22 Raptor Make Problems Public – WT
Air Force Still Searching for Cause of Sickness Among F-22 Pilots – S&S
Once Hailed as Army Pioneer, Now Battling to Stay on the Job – NYT
Panetta: Gay Ban Repeal Has Not Hurt Morale -AP
What Does Obama's Support for Gay Marriage Mean for the Military? – S&S
United States
White House: Putin Skipping G8 Summit is Not Obama Snub – VOA
Russia’s Putin to Skip Camp David Summit – WP
Putin Postpones Meeting Obama, Analysts Seek Political Import – NYT
Putin's Reason for Skipping US Summit Puzzles – AP
US Sues ‘America’s Toughest Sheriff’ – VOA
US Sheriff Sued for 'Race Profiling' – BBC
Secret Service Interviews Prostitute at Center of Scandal – WP
Vietnam War Photographer Horst Faas Dies – BBC
Horst Faas, 79, Called ‘One of the Great Talents of Our Age’ – BBC
Obama’s Foreign Policy: Dealing from a Position of Strength – WP opinion
United Kingdom
UK Reverses Decision on US Fighter Jet Deal – AP
RAF Accused Over Voyager Contract – BBC
PM's Ex-aide Denies Hired for Murdoch Ties – AP
British PM Faces Scrutiny Over Ties to Murdoch – Reuters
Cameron Seems Unscathed After Ex-Aide’s Testimony – NYT
World
OPEC: Global Oil Supply Outpacing Demand – VOA
Africa
In 2 Sudans, Familiarity With Path to War – NYT
Sudan President Vows Revenge Against South Sudan – AP
PM: DR Congo Can Cut Poverty in Half by Exploiting Agriculture – VOA
Dissident Congo Colonel Says His Men Won't Disarm – AP
UN Calls for Immediate Return of Guinea-Bissau Government – VOA
Guinea Police Tear-gas Protesters – BBC
Guinea Security Forces Clash With Protesters – Reuters
South Africa Opposition Anger Over Spy Chief Removal – BBC
Kenya Trial Briton Jermaine Grant 'Linked to 7/7 Bomber' – BBC
Burundi Ombudsman 'Finds Plot to Kill Him' -BBC
Americas
Peru Ministers Quit Over Clashes – BBC
Peru's Defense and Interior Ministers Resign – AP
Haiti UN Rape: Alleged Victim in Uruguay Court – BBC
Is Venezuela’s Chavez Preparing His Succession? – Time opinion
Asia Pacific / Central
China’s Growth Slows, and Its Political Model Shows Limits – NYT
China Inflation Rate down to 3.4% – BBC
China's Hu Could Cast Long Shadow if Top Table Trimmed – Reuters
China Internet Crackdown Continues With New Sina Weibo Guidelines – VOA
China: Relatives of Dissident Said to Face Harassment – NYT
China Tightens Restrictions on Activist's Family – AP
Ex-Official’s Drive in China Leads to Torture Inquiry – NYT
Dispute Between China and Philippines Becomes More Heated – NYT
Philippines on Alert Over Anti-China Protest, Beijing Frets– Reuters
China Suspends Trips to Philippines Amid Maritime Dispute – VOA
North Korea Outside Media Access Up – BBC
America’s Outdated View of China – WP opinion
Europe
Putin Pledges Russia's Vigilance over World Security – LAT
Russia Says it Foiled Terrorist Attacks in Sochi – AP
Germany Remains Opposed to Calls for Economic Stimulus – WP
French Leader Plans Berlin Trip After Inauguration – AP
French Left Set to Win Parliament Vote – Reuters
Greek Leaders Hold Unity Talks – BBC
Hopes Rise for Greece Power-Sharing Talks – AP
Spain’s Bank Crisis Weighs on Recovery – WP
Turkey Begins Drafting New Constitution – VOA
Norway: Breivik Survivors Relive Horrors – BBC
South Asia
India to Press Iran on February Attack – WP
India Sees Bright Future in Solar Power – WP
ICRC Suspends Most Operations in Pakistan – VOA
Red Cross Stops Work in Much of Pakistan – AP
Can India Be a Major Naval Power? – TD opinion
