4 June SWJ Roundup

Small Wars Journal Daily Roundup

US Naval Institute Daily – USNI

Real Clear World – RCP

Afghanistan

Intrigue in Karzai Family Clouds Afghanistan’s Fate – NYT

Bank Case Gets Tribunal at Behest of Karzai – NYT

Aid Workers Saved After Death Threat, Afghan Official Says – AP

Rays of Hope in Afghanistan – WT opinion

Pakistan

9 Militants in Killed in Suspected US Drone Strike – CNN

Officials: US Drone Strike in Pakistan Kills 8 – AP

Syria

Putin Hosts EU Chiefs for Talks on Syria – VOA

Clinton: Russia Needs to Back Syrian Transition to Remove Assad – VOA

Clinton Steps Up Pressure on Russia on Syria – AP

China's Top Paper Warns Against Armed Intervention in Syria – Reuters

Houla Massacre of 108 Marks New Low in Syria – WP

Syria's Assad Denies Responsibility for Houla Massacre – VOA

Assad Condemns Houla Massacre, Blaming Terrorists – NYT

Assad Denies Houla Massacre Role – BBC

Syrian President Blames ‘Outside Forces’ for Crisis – AP

A Peace Plan in Name Only – NYT opinion

Iran

US: Iranian Accusations Will Not Derail Moscow Talks – VOA

Khamenei: Sanctions Deepen Hatred of West – VOA

Iran's Khamenei: Israel Risks ‘Lightning’ Reply – AP

Egypt

Presidential Hopeful and Former PM Attacks Brotherhood’s Candidate – WP

Egypt Crisis: Shafiq Condemns Presidential Rival Mursi – BBC

Political Clashes and Vow of Appeal in Verdict on Mubarak and Aides – NYT

Egypt Prosecutor to Appeal Mubarak Verdict – VOA

Victims of Egypt's Old Regime Still Await Justice – AP

Middle East / North Africa

7 Wounded in Israeli Airstrike on Gaza Strip – VOA

Israel to Jail Illegal Migrants for Up to 3 Years – Reuters

Lebanon Sends Troops to Port City – BBC

Religious Edict Seen as Aiding Embattled Iraq PM – AP

Libya's Highest Court Hears Appeal on Speech Law – AP

Al Qaeda

Bin Laden Spent Wealth on Attacks, Guests – Reuters

Cyber Warfare

The Growing Cyber Arms Race – WP editorial

US Department of Defense

Some Lawmakers Look for Way Out as Defense Cuts Near – NYT

Delta Force: Army’s ‘Quiet Professionals’ – WT

Documentary Unveils Rape in US Military with Testimonials – S&S

Women in Combat – NYT editorial

Wanted: New Planes – WT opinion

United States

Lessons Learned From Eisenhower – IHT opinion

United Kingdom

Britain's Queen Joins Giant Flotilla for Jubilee Celebration – VOA

Queen's Pageant Cheered by Crowds – BBC

Queen's Diamond Jubilee: Happy and Glorious – TT

Britain Celebrates Queen’s 60-Year Reign – BBC

In Britain, the Queen Has Her Day – WP

British Queen Leads 1,000-Strong Jubilee Flotilla – AP

Drenched Crowds Laugh Off Deluge for Jubilee Party – Reuters

The Queen’s New Popularity – WP opinion

Vatican

As Vatican Manages Crisis, Book Details Infighting – NYT

Africa

Bomber Strikes Nigerian Church, as Attacks on Christians Mount – NYT

Church Bombing Kills 15 in Nigeria – VOA

Car Bombing at North Nigeria Church Kills 15 – AP

Deadly Blast Hits Nigeria Church – BBC

Passenger Plane Crash in Nigeria Kills All on Board – AP

Airlift Returns S. Sudanese Refugees Home – VOA

Thousands of Sudanese 'Flee to South Sudan' – BBC

Rwanda Military Aiding DRC Mutiny, Report Says – BBC

Rwanda Army Officials Supporting Congo Rebels – Reuters

Americas

Alleged Colombian Gang Leader Seized in Venezuela – AP

Venezuela Arrests Colombian Drug Lord Diego Rastrojo – BBC

Dozens of Guns Seized Inside Venezuelan Prison – AP

3 Paramedics, Salesman Killed in Western Mexico – AP

Mexico's Ruling Party Blasts Ex-President for Backing Rivals – Reuters

Honduras Sets Up Anti-corruption Body – BBC

Nicaragua ex-Contra Leader Adolfo Calero Dies Aged 81 – BBC

Asia Pacific / Central

Dempsey: Allies’ Reaction Shows Asia-Pacific Strategy ‘On Track’ – AFPS

Panetta Calls for More Access to Pacific Harbors – VOA

Dempsey Details Plan for ‘Singapore-managed’ Ships – AFPS

Panetta’s Cam Ranh Bay Visit Symbolizes Growing US-Vietnam Ties – AFPS

Defense Secretary Panetta Highlights US Ties to Vietnam During Visit – WP

Panetta Sends Message to China on Vietnam Visit – AP

Vietnam: First Top US Official Since War to Visit Old US Navy Base – S&S

Dempsey Arrives in Philippines for High-level Meetings – AFPS

US Urges China to Free Tiananmen Protesters – VOA

US Presses China over Tiananmen – BBC

Ex-Beijing Mayor Backs Away from Account of Tiananmen Crackdown – WP

Japan Arrests Fugitive Wanted in 1995 Gas Attack – NYT

Hints of a Rift Between Burma’s Political Reformers – NYT

Mongolia ex-Leader Condemns Trial – BBC

Europe

Clinton Says US Economic Recovery Needs Europe at "Full Speed" – VOA

Clinton: US Needs Europe 'Operating at Full Speed' – AP

France Says Determined to Improve Budget Credibility – Reuters

Europe’s Grim Choices – WP opinion

South Asia

India’s Anti-corruption Crusaders Try to Breathe Life into Campaign – WP