14 June SWJ Roundup
Small Wars Journal Daily Roundup
US Naval Institute Daily – USNI
Real Clear World – RCP
Afghanistan
Rising Numbers of Children Hurt, Killed in Afghan Conflict, UN Says – LAT
Combined Forces Seize Large Hashish Caches – AFPS
Brigade Commander Prepares for Afghanistan Deployment – AFPS
Reconciliation with the Taliban: Fracturing the Insurgency – ISW opinion
Pakistan
US Awaits Pakistan's Decision on NATO Supply Routes – VOA
Pakistan Border Closure Costs US $100 Million a Month – WP
Pakistan Route Cut-Off Costs US $100 Million a Month – Reuters
Pakistan Court Initiates Contempt Charge Against Justice’s Accuser – NYT
US Drone Strike Kills 3 in Pakistan, Officials Say – AP
I’m No Traitor – WP opinion
Syria
Syria: Rebel Enclave 'Cleansed,' Retaken – VOA
Syria Rebels Retreat from Key Town – WP
Syria Claims Retaken Rebellious Village – AP
UN Kept Out of a Town That Syria Says It ‘Cleansed’ – NYT
Helicopters in Syria May Not Be New, US Officials Say – NYT
US: Russian Arms Kill Syrians 'Hourly' as West Turns Up Pressure – CSM
Amnesty: Syrian Army Systematically Killing Civilians – Reuters
Clinton Warns Russia on Syria, Questions Claims of Wanting Peace – AP
Russia Told to Harden Syria Line – BBC
US: Russia Must Be Constructive on Syria Right Now – Reuters
US Accuses Russia but Needs its Help in Syria – AP
Syria Crisis and Putin’s Return Chill US Ties With Russia – NYT
Helicopter Allegations Roil US-Russia Ties – WP
Russia Defends Arms Sale to Syria, Blasts US – VOA
Russia Denies Sending Attack Helicopters to Syria – AP
Russia-America Tussle Over Syria Evokes Cold War – Reuters
Russia and Iran Criticize the United States on Syria – NYT
US Buying More Helicopters From Firm Supplying Syria – Reuters
France Seeks UN Action over Syria – BBC
France Wants UN to Be Able to Enforce Annan Plan – Reuters
Is Syria Really in a Civil War? – CNN
Both Sides Deny there’s Civil War in Bloody Syria – WT
Syria’s Collateral Damage – WP opinion
Why Syria Is Not Libya – TNI opinion
Iraq
Bombs Kill 72 in Iraqi Cities, Shi'ite Pilgrims Targeted – VOA
Dozens Die in Attacks on Shiite Targets in Iraq – NYT
Scores Die in Attacks Across Iraq – BBC
Wave of Car Bombs Kills 66 During Iraq Pilgrimage – AP
Iraq Attack on Shiite Pilgrims 'Despicable' – CNN
Scores Killed in Deadliest Attacks Since US Troop Pullout – WP photos
GOP Senators Oppose Choice for Iraq Envoy – NYT
More Trouble for Obama Nominee to be Envoy to Iraq – AP
Egypt
Would New Leader Change Egypt's Foreign Policy? – VOA
Mud-Slinging Campaign Overshadows Egypt Elections – AP
Egypt Allows Military to Detain Civilians – WP
Egypt Reimposes Martial Law, Ahead of Closely Watched Ruling – NYT
Egypt Extends Military Police Powers Before Vote – AP
Egypt Gives Army Power to Arrest Civilians – Reuters
Egyptian Army Gets Arrest Power Back – BBC
Egyptians Face Nerve-Wrecking Court Sessions – Reuters
Middle East / North Africa
Iran Hardens Nuclear Stance – WSJ
S. Korea Limits Exports to Iran on Payment Concerns – Reuters
Israeli Leader to Deport African Asylum Seekers – VOA
African Migrants Spark Ire in Israel – WP
Israeli Watchdog Criticizes Government Over Gaza Flotilla Raid – NYT
Israeli PM Netanyahu 'Erred over Flotilla' – BBC
Israel: Report Faults Netanyahu on 2010 Raid – WP
Gaza Water 'Dangerous to Drink' – BBC
Yemen: A Battle for Control and a Tug of War With the Past – NYT
Raids Strike al-Qaeda Yemen Bases – BBC
Rights Group Accuses Oman of Protest Crackdown – Reuters
Let Women Drive, Saudi King Urged – BBC
Death Illustrates Issues With Loose Weapons Stockpiles in Libya – NYT
Tribal Clashes in Western, Southern Libya, 15 Dead – AP
Tunisia: Calm Returns to Tunis After Riots but Fears Remain – Reuters
New Sentence for Tunisia's Ben Ali – BBC
Tunisia Ex-Chief, Now in Exile, Gets Life Sentence – AP
Tunisian Court Sentences Ben Ali, Security Chiefs Over Killings – Reuters
Give Obama Elbow Room on Iran – NYT opinion
Hugs From Iran – NYT opinion
Terrorism / Counterterrorism
US Security Expands Presence at Foreign Airports – NYT
KSM Seeks Military Uniform for Sept. 11 Trial at Guantanamo – AP
Suspected Militant Pleads Guilty to Aiding Somalia's Al Shabaab – Reuters
US Pledges Support to Turkey’s Fight with PKK Terror – TZ
The Court Retreats on Habeas – NYT editorial
How Drones Help Al Qaeda – NYT opinion
Islamically Correct Counterterrorism – WT opinion
US Department of Defense
DOD Leaders Strongly Urge Congress to Preserve Budget Request – AFPS
Panetta Warns of 'Disaster' from Defense Cuts – AP
Panetta, Dempsey Call on Lawmakers to Protect Military Personnel Accounts – AFPS
Ground Broken on New Facilities Aimed at Treating Brain Injuries – S&S
Johnson Found Guilty of Last Two Counts; Awaits Sentencing – S&S
Women Don't Belong in Ranger School – WSJ opinion
The Battle for the Military’s Future – WP opinion
United States
Panetta Fears 'Another Pearl Harbor' in Cyberattack – WT
Method to Track Firearm Use Is Stalled by Foes – NYT
Attorney General Struggles to Balance Dueling Political and Apolitical Roles – WP
Civilians Believe Vets are Valuable, but Lack Education and Suffer PTSD – S&S
Proposed Changes to GI Bill Focus on Preparing Veterans for College – S&S
Don’t Criminalize Leaks – WP editorial
The Great Immigration Reform Mirage – NYT opinion
United Nations
Giant UN Conference Opens in Rio De Janeiro – AP
World
Oxfam says Arms Trade is 'Paralyzing' Development – VOA
OPEC Debates Whether to Cut Output – WP
New Domain Name Endings Set to Shake Up the Net – BBC
Two Worlds Cracking Up – NYT opinion
Africa
US Expands Spy Operations Across Africa – WP
Arrest over Kenya 'Terror' Blast – BBC
South Sudan Seeks Arbitration Over Disputed Borderlands – Reuters
Ivory Coast Coup Plot 'Foiled' – BBC
Mali Rebels, Militants Clash in North – VOA
ICC Prosecutor Seeks 30-Year Term for Congolese Warlord – Reuters
Sierra Leone Police Shootings Stir Unrest, Probe – Reuters
Nigerian Clashes over Bike Ban – BBC
UN Urges Africa to Create Green Economy – VOA
New Malaria Task Forces Will Address Top Africa Killer – AFPS
Americas
Venezuelans Consider the Unthinkable, No Chavez – WP
Chavez: Venezuela Making Drones, Assembling Rifles – AP
Guatemala Court OKs Extradition of Suspected Drug Boss to US – Reuters
US Congressman in Bolivia to Back Jailed US Man – AP
Shell Shelves Brazil Biofuel Plan – BBC
Argentina's President to Press Claim to Falklands – AP
Falkland Islanders Praise Vote on Their Future – AP
Falklands Mark End of 1982 War – BBC
Cuba Replaces 2 Cabinet Ministers – AP
Trinidad Islamic Group Leader Faces Sedition Trial – AP
Jamaica Officer Accused of Beheading Man – AP
Asia Pacific / Central
Firepower Bristles in South China Sea as Rivalries Harden – Reuters
US Envoy: North Korean Isolation Hides Suffering – AP
China Denies Firms Exported 'Banned Goods' to N. Korea – Reuters
Chinese Still Angry with Norway about Nobel Prize – VOA
Top UN Envoy Visits Burma Conflict Area – VOA
Toll in Burma Ethnic Violence Rises – WP
Riot-Hit Burma Town Calmer as Troops Restore Order – Reuters
Burma's Suu Kyi on Europe Visit – BBC
Burma’s Suu Kyi Visits Europe for First Time in 24 Years – AP
Suu Kyi Kicks Off Euro Tour Set to Steal Burma Spotlight – Reuters
ILO Brings Burma Out of Cold Ahead Suu Kyi Visit – Reuters
West Must Try a 'Third Way' with North Korea – CSM opinion
Europe
Germany, Italy Urge Funding for US Missile Program – Reuters
Greek Election a Referendum on Its Eurozone Membership – VOA
Dread and Uncertainty Pervade Life in a Diminished Greece – NYT
Withdrawals Up Before Greek Poll – BBC
French President Warns Greeks over Euro – AP
Moody's Downgrades Cyprus on Greek Euro Exit Fears – AP
Moody's Cuts Spain Credit Rating – BBC
Spain Calls for European Integration to Save Euro – AP
Italy Hit by Market Fears of Contagion From Spain – AP
German State Expels Far-right MPs – BBC
Russia: Putin Uses Tough Tactics Against Protest Challenge – Reuters
Russian Official’s Death Threat, in Bold Type – NYT
Russian Top Investigator Threatens Reporter, Paper Says – Reuters
Bury Lenin? Russian Minister Stirs Debate Over Soviet Past – NYT
184 Arrested in Poland During Euro 2012 Violence – VOA
Tymoshenko Jailing Casts Shadow Over Ukraine Euro Match – Reuters
Euro Marriage Can Use a Trial Separation – Bloomberg opinion
Why Berlin Is Balking on a Bailout – NYT opinion
Italy Mired in a Death Spiral – DS opinion
Is Putin Finally Pushing Russia Over the Edge? – FP opinion
South Asia
US, India Discuss Ways to Enhance Economic Relationship – WT
