24 May SWJ Roundup
Small Wars Journal Daily Roundup
US Naval Institute Daily – USNI
Real Clear World – RCP
Afghanistan
Allen Anticipates Much Summer Activity in Afghanistan – AFPS
Allen: Despite Pakistan Rift, Troops in Afghanistan Fully Supplied – S&S
Insight: Iran's 'Great Game' in Afghanistan – Reuters
Afghan Intelligence Says it Foiled Massive Bomb Plot – LAT
Afghan Civilians Flock to Army Medics with Ailments New and Old – S&S
Doctors: 120 Afghan Girls Poisoned – VOA
Afghans Say Kidnapped Aid Workers in Mountains, Talks Begin -Reuters
Crocker to Leave Job as US Ambassador to Afghanistan – WP
ISAF Operations Summary – AFPS
Pakistan
Allen: US-Pakistan Military Negotiations ‘Very Positive’ – AFPS
US-Pakistan Agreement ‘Critical to Both,’ Official Say – AFPS
Allen: Despite Pakistan Rift, Troops in Afghanistan Fully Supplied – S&S
Drone Strike Kills 10 Suspected Militants in NW Pakistan – VOA
Pakistan Says U.S. Drone Strike Kills Suspected Militants – NYT
US Drone 'Kills 8' in Pakistan – BBC
Pakistani Doctor Jailed for Helping CIA in Bin Laden Hunt – VOA
Pakistani who Helped CIA Guilty of Treason – WP
Prison Term for Helping CIA Find Bin Laden – NYT
Pakistan: 33-year Sentence to Doctor Who Helped CIA Track bin Laden – McClatchy
Tense Future of US-Pakistan Ties – WAJ opinion
Syria
Divided Syrian Opposition to Choose New Leader – Reuters
Six Dead in Syria, Government Shelling Intensifies – VOA
Human Rights Crimes Still Taking Place in Syria – Reuters
With Smuggling Choked, Syria Rebels Feel Arms Curb – AP
Hezbollah Appeals for Calm after Syrian Rebels Kidnap 11 Lebanese – WP
Lebanese Pilgrims 'to be Freed' – BBC
2 Dead After Shootout with Syrian Gunman in Lebanese Capital – AP
UN: Syrian Forces, Opposition Committing Crimes – AP
Oil Sanctions Take Economic Toll, Syria Says – NYT
Turkey Says Syria is Helping Kurdish Rebels – AP
Syria’s Neighbors are Growing Restless – WP opinion
The Terrorists Ruining Syria's Revolution – FP opinion
Iran
Iran, World Powers Trade Proposals at Nuclear Talks – VOA
Iran Nuclear Talks Are Extended Into Second Day – NYT
Little Progress in Iran Nuclear Talks – WP
Iran Nuclear Talks Snag over Dueling Demands – AP
Extra Day for Iran Nuclear Talks – BBC
Report: Iran Holds Military Maneuvers – AP
Egypt
Voting Resumes in Egypt's Historic Presidential Election – VOA
Egyptians Vote in First Free Election for President – NYT
Egypt's Landmark Election Resumes – BBC
Egyptians Vote in Presidential Election's 2nd Day – AP
Picking New Leader, Egyptians Search for Superman – AP
Shafiq Making Inroads in Egypt – WP
Ask About the Egyptian Election – IHT
Egypt Election Could Change Arab World – NP opinion
Game of the Least Bad Option in Egypt – TG opinion
Two Faces of the Muslim Brotherhood – DS opinion
Middle East / North Africa
Turkey May Indict Senior Israeli Officers over Gaza Flotilla Raid – NYT
Yemen’s Many Factions Wait Impatiently for a Resolution – NYT
US-Yemen Relationship ‘Unshakeable’ Despite Attack – AFPS
Donors Promise $4bn for Yemen – BBC
Panetta Meets with Acting Iraqi Minister of Defense – AFPS
Pair of Attacks Kill 5 People in Iraq – AP
Kuwait Cancels Parliament Session After Government No Show – Reuters
Not All Israeli Citizens Are Equal – NYT opinion
Terrorism
Clinton: US Wars with al-Qaida on the Web – AP
State Dept. Hacks Web Sites of al-Qaeda Affiliate in Yemen – WP
Bosnia-Herzegovina: 3 Plead Innocent in US Embassy Case – AP
Obama, Bush Testimony Sought in 9/11 Case at Gitmo – AP
Tracking Terror: Malaysian Tells Philippine Ordeal – APS
US Department of Defense
GAO: Military's Disability Evaluation System Steadily Slower – S&S
Pentagon Gave Hollywood Special Access for bin Laden Movie – S&S
GI Says Muslim Faith Motive for Ft Hood Bomb Plot – AP
DOD Combats Counterfeit Parts Threat – AFPS
United States
Defense, State Leaders Urge Senate to Ratify Law of the Sea Treaty – AFPS
Law of the Sea Treaty Is Found on Capitol Hill, Again – NYT
Clinton, Military Leaders Plead for Sea Treaty – AP
US Appeals Court Clarifies Piracy Definition – AP
Foreign Language Capabilities Remain a Priority – AFPS
Senators Detail Misconduct Cases at Secret Service – WP
Secret Service Chief Sees No ‘Systemic’ Problems – NYT
Officials Announce Government Mobile Device Initiative – AFPS
Baucus: Senate Investigating Veterans Charity – AP
United Kingdom
UK Bans Leaders who Abuse Rights from Olympics – AP
UK Minister: Press to Blame for Crowded Prisons – AP
Canada
Our Not-So-Friendly Northern Neighbor – NYT opinion
World
Amnesty Bemoans 'Lack of Action' – BBC
War Crime Accused 'Use Blackmail' – BBC
Nuclear Weapons Just Don’t Make Sense – WP opinion
Africa
Mali Coalitions Compete for Government Control – VOA
Somalia on Track to End Failed State Status – VOA
Thousands Flee Somalia Advance – BBC
Americas
Drug Trafficking and Raids Stir Danger on the Mosquito Coast – NYT
New Arrest in Death of US Activist Reporting on Mexico Protests – NYT
Mexican Democracy Under Siege – Bloomberg
Mexico Extradites 'Drug Kingpin' – BBC
Mexico Captures Suspect in Death of US Journalist – AP
1000s of Students Protest Media in Mexico -AP
Mexicans March for More Security – BBC
Officials: Prison Violence Leaves 3 Dead in Mexico – AP
Mexico's Former Ruling Party Distances From Ex-Gov – AP
Bomb 'Targets Colombia ex-Leader' – BBC
Mejia Decries Dominican Republic Result – BBC
Cuba Jail Population 'at 57,337' – BBC
Asia Pacific / Central
Asian Nations 'Repress Dissent' – BBC
In China, Rising Anger at North Korea – WP
Chinese Activist's Brother Flees Guarded Village – AP
Philippines Looks to US Treaty in China Dispute – VOA
Concerns Grow over Stability of Japan Nuclear Plant – S&S
Unending Unrest in Thailand's Muslim South – AT
Vietnam Jails 3 for Anti-Government Leaflets – AP
Burma’s Suu Kyi to Make Thai Forum Visit – BBC
Burma Police Move Against Spreading Power Protests – Reuters
Facing Trial, Ex-Mongolia President Calls Charges a Political Ploy – NYT
Technology Reaches Remote Tibetan Corners, Fanning Unrest – NYT
China’s Economic Crisis – WP opinion
China Is Coming Apart at the Seams – FP opinion
Europe
Russia Tests New Missile to Counter US Shield – NYT
Russia Says it Test-fired New Missile – AP
Russia Tests Secret New Missile – BBC
Russians See Wide Gap Between Democratic Ideals and Reality – WP
Russia: Putin Supports Sharp Rise in Fines for Protesting – NYT
Euro Zone Crisis Boils as Leaders Argue, Failing at Pact – NYT
EU Leaders Support Growth, Give Few Concrete Plans – AP
Greeks Face Decisive Vote as Anti-German Sentiment Soars – VOA
EU 'Wants Greece in the Eurozone' – BBC
EU Leaders Determined to Keep Greece in Eurozone – WP
South Asia
India’s Banerjee Draws Ridicule – WP
