13 June SWJ Roundup
Small Wars Journal Daily Roundup
US Naval Institute Daily – USNI
Real Clear World – RCP
Afghanistan
Transition Continues, Haqqani Network Seeks Gains, Commander Says – AFPS
Karzai: Airstrikes in Afghan Civilian Areas 'Absolutely Banned' – VOA
Days After Order to Restrict Afghanistan Calls for Airstrikes to End – NYT
Karzai, NATO at Odds over Airstrikes – LAT
US Forces Will Retain Self-defense Capability in Afghanistan – AFPS
US Troops Return to Afghanistan's "Lost Province" – Reuters
ISAF Joint Command Welcomes New Commander – AFPS
Afghan Heroin Trafficker Gets Life in US Prison – AP
Bulldozers Dig for Victims of Afghan Earthquakes – AP
Pakistan
Panetta’s Pakistan Comments Complicate Talks – TWB
Pakistan Downplays Stalemate with US on Supply Lines – VOA
PM: Pakistan Not 'Gouging' Over NATO's Afghan Routes – Reuters
Work Continues Toward Opening Pakistan Supply Routes – AFPS
NATO Still Hopes for Pakistan Transit Agreement – Reuters
Pakistan Says ex-Ambassador Behind Memo to Washington – WP
Trial of Son Taints Pakistan’s Venerated Chief Justice – NYT
Pentagon’s Little Addresses Syria, Pakistan with Reporters – AFPS
Syria
Heavy Fighting Kills 34 in Syria, UN Monitors Blocked – VOA
New Weapons Push Syrian Crisis Toward Civil War – NYT
Renewed Fighting Erupts in Syria – BBC
Rebels Say Syrian Army Bombing and Burning Haffeh – Reuters
Russia Selling Helicopters to Syria, US Says – WP
US: Russia Sending Syria Attack Helicopters – AP
Syria in Civil War, UN Official Says – Reuters
Syria Denies It Is in a State of Civil War – AP
Revolt Threatens Assad's Grip on Damascus – Reuters
UN: Syrian Kids Used as Human Shields – CNN
Syrian Refugees Seek Help in Lebanon – VOA
Britain Warns Syria Follows Path of Balkans – VOA
Pentagon’s Little Addresses Syria, Pakistan with Reporters – AFPS
Stay Out of the Syrian Morass – WT opinion
Iran
US Pressures Iran with More Sanctions Waivers – VOA
Iran's Oil Exports Plummet as Sanctions Bite, Agency Says – Reuters
China Defiant on Iran Oil Purchases – VOA
Saudi-Iran Rivalries High Ahead of OPEC Meeting – AP
Single Women Gaining Limited Acceptance in Iran – NYT
Iraq
Bombs Kill 44 in Iraqi Cities – VOA
Scores Die in Wave of Attacks on Shiite Targets in Iraq – NYT
Dozens Die in Attacks Across Iraq – BBC
Coordinated Bombs Kill 56 in Iraq Pilgrimage – AP
Yemen
Yemeni Troops Recapture Southern Cities from al-Qaida – VOA
Yemen Says Militants Are Driven From 2 Cities – NYT
Yemen Army Regains Crucial Towns – BBC
9 al-Qaida Fighters Killed in Yemen Missile Attack – AP
Middle East / North Africa
Panetta, Israel’s Peres Meet on Security Issues, Defense Relationship – AFPS
Report Criticizes Israel PM Over 2010 Naval Raid – AP
Saudi-Iran Rivalries High Ahead of OPEC Meeting – AP
Egypt Forms Panel to Draft New Constitution – WP
Egypt Constitution Vote Boycotted – BBC
Egypt: Rumors Now Have Mubarak Die Daily – NYT
ICC Visits its Detainees in Libya – BBC
Blast Hits Red Cross Office in Libya, One Wounded – Reuters
Tunisia Imposes Curfew after Riot – BBC
Ex-Tunisia President Gets 20 Years in Absentia – AP
US Department of Defense
Defense Dept. Could Avoid Drastic Cuts Required by Debt Deal – EP
Pentagon Soon to Spend More on Vets’ Benefits than Active Personnel – S&S
Navy Sets New Standards for Future Commanders with Input from Chiefs – S&S
GI Accused in WikiLeaks Case Thanks Supporters – AP
Iraqi Woman’s Father Testifies at COL Johnson’s Trial – S&S
Soldier Found Guilty of Murder in Iraq Shootings – AP
United States
Study Shows Widespread Global Opposition to US Drone Attacks – S&S
Surge in US Weapon Sales Overseas – CNN
Holder Tells Cornyn in Faceoff on Gunrunning He Won't Quit – WT
Holder Under Fire – WT editorial
Obama Chooses Vulnerability – WT opinion
Protect, Don’t Prosecute, Patriotic Leakers -NYT opinion
United Kingdom
British Press Inquiry Strains Ruling Coalition – NYT
United Nations
UN Cash Gap May Hinder Its Nuclear Role – Reuters
Africa
Nigeria Clergy Calls for Action Against Sectarian Violence – VOA
Nigeria Financial Chief Suspended – BBC
After Crash, New Anxiety for Travelers in Nigeria – NYT
Thousands of Refugees Moved From South Sudanese Border – VOA
South Sudan Acts over Missing $4bn – BBC
Kenya PM Says Troops Will Take Kismayo, Somalia, by August – VOA
Somalia: Mogadishu Is Losing 'Most Dangerous City' Label – AP
UN: Disarmament a Priority for Ivory Coast Peace – VOA
CPJ Calls for Release of Jailed Reporters in Ethiopia – VOA
Americas
US Raid Targets Mexico Drug Gang – BBC
Mexico: A Drug Family in the Winner’s Circle – NYT
Leftist Makes Gains in Polls in Second Bid for Mexico’s Presidency – WT
Despite Protests, Young Mexicans Favor Past – AP
Venezuela: Chavez Launches Bid for Re-election – WP
Brazil Tries to Curb Crime Wave – BBC
Falkland Islands to Vote on Sovereignty – BBC
Falkland Islands will Vote on Political Status – CNN
Nations at Odds on Rio+20 Summit – BBC
Clinton to Attend Rio+20 Conference – Reuters
US an Easy Haven for Illicit Funds from Mexico – CNN opinion
Mexico Drug Violence Marches North – NI opinion
Asia Pacific / Central
US to Beef Up Marine Presence on Okinawa Before Drawdown – S&S
China Defiant on Iran Oil Purchases – VOA
Gun Ring Involving US Soldier Is Broken Up, Chinese Officials Say – NYT
China Breaks Gun Trafficking Ring Involving US Soldier – Reuters
US Military to Help Philippines Monitor Coastal Waters – AFP
Philippines, China Seek Friendly Ties, Despite Tensions – VOA
US Commander Seeks Enhanced Deterrent on Korean Peninsula – AFPS
China Shipped Missile Launch Vehicles to North Korea – VOA
Reports Indicate N. Korea Missile Launchers Came from China – AP
N. Korea Missile Launchers Came From China – Reuters
China Denies Firms Exported 'Banned Goods' to N. Korea – Reuters
UN: N. Korea Aid Efforts 'Seriously Underfunded' – VOA
More Than 20 Killed in Sectarian Violence in Burma – VOA
Food Shortages Add to Misery in Burma Strife – AP
UN Envoy in Restive Burma State – BBC
Burma’s Suu Kyi Set for Triumphant Return to Europe – NYT
Burma's Suu Kyi on Europe Visit – BBC
Europe
Russia: Opposition Rally Draws Tens of Thousands in Moscow – VOA
Russia: Large Anti-Putin Protest Signals Growing Resolve – NYT
Russian Protest Unfolds Smoothly – WP
Russia Protesters Demand Putin's Resignation – CNN
Russia’s Independence Day: Calls for Freedom from Putin – WT
Russia-Poland: Football Fans in Warsaw Clashes – BBC
Panetta Praises US-Turkish Alliance, Pledges More Support – AFPS
Turkey Fear Syria Conflict Can Cross Its Borders – AP
Irish Republic Pardons WW II Deserters – BBC
Europe Still Bailing – WP editorial
Russia, Soviet Style – NYT editorial
Europe is Really on the Brink – DS opinion
South Asia
India-US Talks Due in Washington – BBC
India Advances, but Many Women Still Trapped in Dark Ages – Reuters
