15 June SWJ Roundup
Small Wars Journal Daily Roundup
US Naval Institute Daily – USNI
Real Clear World – RCP
Afghanistan
Australia to Train Afghan Forces after Withdrawal of Combat Forces – CNN
Karzai: Cooperation Key to Stability in Afghanistan – VOA
ISAF Operations Summary – AFPS
Haggling Over Afghanistan – WP opinion
Pakistan
US, Pakistan Appear to Have Reached a Stalemate on Key Issues – WP
Pakistan Calls Again for Apology for NATO Strike – Reuters
Syria
US Military Completes Planning for Syria Scenarios, CNN Says – S&S
UN Observers Enter Battered Syrian Town – VOA
UN Monitors Reach Haffa in Syria – BBC
UN Monitors Find Vast Devastation in Syrian Village – NYT
Smell of Death Greets UN Monitors in Syrian Town – AP
Syrian Town Deserted, Burnt After Clashes – Reuters
Britain: Time Running Out for Annan's Syria Peace Plan – Reuters
Civil War Designation Would Trigger Humanitarian Protections – VOA
Clock Ticking for Russian Political Solution in Syria – VOA
Russia Official Says West Has No Solution to Syria – Reuters
A Closer Look at Russian Arms Sales to Syria – AP
Syrian Liberators, Bearing Toy Guns – NYT
Egypt
Clinton Says No Going Back on Democracy in Egypt – Reuters
Egypt Ruling Lets Mubarak Official Run for President – VOA
Blow to Transition as Court Dissolves Egypt’s Parliament – NYT
Egypt’s Highest Court Says Parliament Must Dissolve – AP
Egyptians Challenge Decree Giving Army Arrest Powers – Reuters
Brotherhood Anger at Egypt Ruling – BBC
Court Rulings Tip Egypt's Transition Into Turmoil – Reuters
Experts: Egyptian Rulings Could Throw Country Back Into Chaos – VOA
Egypt’s Parliament Declared Illegal – WP
Revolt Leaders Cite Failure to Uproot Old Order in Egypt – NYT
Egyptians React to Court Ruling Dissolving Parliament – WP
What to Know on Egypt's New Political Drama – AP
In Egypt, a Sense of Dread – WP opinion
Middle East / North Africa
Obama Speaks With Saudi King Amid Syria, Iran Concerns – Reuters
British and Iranian Officials Meet to Discuss Rift – NYT
Bahrain Court Upholds Convictions of 9 Doctors – NYT
Bahrain Cuts Medics' Sentences – BBC
Yemeni Army Advances on Third Rebel-Held Town – Reuters
Tunisia Bans Rival Protests Set for Friday – AP
Tunisia Outlaws Friday Protests – BBC
Libya Refuses to Release Hague Court Workers – NYT
Libya Revokes Gaddafi Praise Law – BBC
Bahrain Compounds the Injustice – NYT editorial
US Department of Defense
NATO is Crucial to US Security, Panetta Tells Senators – AFPS
Reduction Focus Shifts From Nukes to Bio Threats – AFPS
Military, NFL Team Up to Reduce Shared Stigma About Concussions – S&S
Panetta Praises Legacy on Army’s 237th Birthday – AFPS
Navy Ships Participate in Flag Day, War of 1812 Commemorations – AFPS
United States
Panetta: Sense of Urgency Needed to Defend Against Cyber Attacks – AFPS
Senator Urges Bigger Cuts to Nuclear Arsenal – NYT
Winnefeld: Time for US to Join Law of Sea Convention – AFPS
Holder to Comply in Part With Gun Inquiry Request – NYT
Eric Holder’s Worst Week – WP opinion
United Kingdom
UK Sets Measures to Insulate Itself from Spreading Crisis – WP
Switzerland and Britain Gird Against the Storm – NYT
Britain Unveils Electronic Mass Surveillance Plan – AP
PM: Relationship Between Media, Politicians Too Cozy – VOA
Editor to PM: 'We're in this Together' – BBC
At British Inquiry, Cameron Denies ‘Deals’ With Murdoch – NYT
Britain’s Cameron in the Hot Seat – WP
British Court Rejects WikiLeaks Founder Appeal – VOA
WikiLeaks Founder Loses in Court Again – NYT
World
Stop Funding Explosives, Activists Say – VOA
Africa
Obama Unveils US Africa Strategy – BBC
Clinton Unveils New US Africa Policy – VOA
Report: US Expands Air Surveillance Across Africa – VOA
Contractors Run Spying Missions for US in Africa – WP
US Shares Fruit of Spy Missions – WP
US Surveillance Targets in Africa – WP
Sudan Agrees to Resume Talks With S. Sudan Next Week – Reuters
Former Nigeria Military Leader Hints at Presidential Run – VOA
Nigerian Fuel Subsidy Probe Head Quizzed Over Bribe – Reuters
UN Chief Warns of Lack of Resources in Kony Hunt – Reuters
Bid for UN Mali Sanctions Falters – BBC
Mali Journalists Denounce Attack on Press Freedom – VOA
Togo Rocked by Reform Protests – BBC
Dozens Hurt, Arrested in 3 Days of Togo Protests – AP
Americas
USSOUTHCOM Promotes ‘Whole-of-Society Solutions’ – AFPS
Mexico Presidential Frontrunner Rises in Poll After Debate – Reuters
Mexico: Case of ex-Governor and Narcos Reads Like Crime Thriller – WP
Kidnapped Crime Reporter Found Dead in Eastern Mexico -Reuters
Mexican Journalist Killed, 5th in 1½ Months – AP
Mexico Crime Reporter Found Killed in Veracruz State – BBC
Kidnapping by Mexican Police Caught on Video – AP
Films Highlight Mexico's Dark Political Past – AP
Colombia's Legendary Police Chief Heads to Mexico – AP
Colombian Congress Approves Landmark Peace Talks Law – BBC
Colombia Lawmakers Pass Framework Law for Peace – AP
Colombian Lawmakers Approve Peace Talks Law – Reuters
Venezuela’s Chavez Unveils Surveillance Drone – BBC
Argentina's President Presses Claim to Falklands – AP
Argentina's Fernandez Takes Falklands Claim to UN – Reuters
Argentina Demands Falklands Talks – BBC
Britain Warns Argentina Over Falklands 'Aggression' – Reuters
Falkland Islanders Mark Day of Argentine Defeat – AP
Falklands Anniversary: Argentine Media Subdued – BBC
Bolivia Tries Out Anti-fraud Pens – BBC
Jamaica Party Says It Got $1 Million From Swindler – AP
Asia Pacific / Central
US, South Korea, Japan to Conduct Naval Exercise – AFPS
South Korea, US Hold Defense, Foreign Affairs Talks – AFPS
Clinton: N. Korea's Kim Has Opportunity to Bring Historic Change – VOA
Don't Be Like Your Father, Clinton Urges North Korea Ruler – Reuters
Accused Chinese Party Members Face Harsh Discipline – NYT
Arrested Spy Compromised China's US Espionage Network – Reuters
Japan Moves Closer to Restarting Nuclear Reactors – WP
Japan: New Atomic Regulatory Body Within 3 Months – Reuters
Suspect in ’95 Tokyo Attack Is Said to Be Caught – NYT
Police 'Holds Japan Cult Fugitive' – BBC
Last Fugitive Nabbed in '95 Japan Gassing – AP
UN Envoy Visits Burma’s Stricken Rakhine State – VOA
A Burmese Leader’s Triumphant Return to Europe – NYT
Burma’s Suu Kyi Falls Ill During Swiss News Conference – VOA
Coca-Cola Announces Burma Return – BBC
Veteran Mideast TV Reporter Missing in Philippines – AP
Activist Slaying Sparks Riot in Indonesia's Papua – AP
Europe
Switzerland and Britain Gird Against the Storm – NYT
Europe Braces for Greek Vote, and Maybe More – NYT
Greece Ponders Second Election in 6 Weeks – VOA
World Bank Chief Rejects Involvement in Greece – Reuters
Greek Stocks Rocket Ahead of Crucial Elections – AP
Merkel Stresses Limits to Germany’s Strength – NYT
France's Left Set for Parliament Majority – Reuters
Russian Official Apologizes for Threatening Journalist – NYT
New Serbian President Vows to Seek EU Membership – AP
Official: Russia Wants Nationalist Serb Government – AP
How Greece Squandered Its Freedom – NYT opinion
