18 June SWJ Roundup
Small Wars Journal Daily Roundup
US Naval Institute Daily – USNI
Real Clear World – RCP
Afghanistan
Attack at US Base in Afghanistan Worse than Initially Disclosed – WP
Central Asia Set to Receive US Military Equipment from Afghanistan – Rianovosti
Pakistan
26 Killed in Pakistan Car Bombing – VOA
Bombs in Pakistan Kill at Least 32 – NYT
Deadly Bus Bombing in Pakistan – BBC
Syria
Syria’s Assad Embraces Pariah Status – WP
Syrian Government Forces Escalate Attacks – VOA
'Shelling Intensifies' in Homs – BBC
Syrian Activists Warn of Fire Conditions in Homs – AP
UN Suspends Mission in Syria – WP
UN Suspends Syria Mission, Citing Increase in Violence – NYT
UN Demands Evacuation of Syrian Civilians in Homs – AP
One Night Only: Syria in Revolt, on a Beirut Stage – NYT
Obama to Press Putin on Syria at G20 Amid Skepticism – Reuters
Iran
Iran’s Economic Pain Deepens as New Nuclear Talks Begin with US, Allies – WP
Iran to Face Critical Choice in the Latest Round of Nuclear Talks – NYT
Iran: About 20 Arrested for Nuclear Scientist Hits – AP
Egypt
Egyptians Vote on Final Day of Historic Presidential Election – VOA
Egypt Military Adds to Power as Vote Ends – NYT
Egypt's Military Granted Powers – BBC
Egypt Army to Outline President's Role, Retain Powers – Reuters
Egypt Holds Final Leadership Poll – BBC
Muslim Brotherhood Claims Victory for Morsi – CNN
Islamists Say Win Egypt Presidency; Army Holds Power – Reuters
Islamist Claims Victory in Egypt President Vote – AP
Islamist Vows to Be a President for All Egypt – Reuters
Low Turnout for Egyptian Presidential Run-Off – VOA
Egyptian Activists Debate How Not to Vote – NYT
Al-Qaida Urges Egypt to Cancel Treaty with Israel – AP
Iraq
Iraq Car Bombs Target Shi'ite Pilgrims – VOA
Iraq: Baghdad Car Bombings Target Shia – BBC
2 Car Bombs Target Shiites in Baghdad – NYT
Middle East / North Africa
Israel Begins Deporting Migrants from Africa – VOA
Crackdown on Migrants Tugs at Soul of Israelis – NYT
120 South Sudanese Leaving Israel Under Pressure – AP
Palestinians Shot Dead in West Bank – BBC
Heir to Saudi Throne Dies – VOA
Saudis Seek a Crown Prince and Talk of Other Successors – NYT
Troops Deployed in Western Libya – BBC
Arab Identities – WP opinion
US Department of Defense
Drone, Intel Work Saves Hundreds of Jobs – S&S
Aberdeen Scientists Fight a War Against IEDs – BS
Military Suicides a 'National Public Health Problem' – S&S
Reports: Air Force's Troubled Technology Projects Cost Millions – S&S
In Sweden, Man Claims to Be AWOL Since 1984 – NYT
United States
In a World of Complications, Obama Faces a Re-election Test – NYT
In Modern World of Politics, are Two-term Presidencies History? – WP
After Chorus of Protest, New Tune on Deportations – NYT
What is America’s Cyberwar Policy? – WP editorial
Mr. Obama Acts on Immigration. Will Congress? – WP editorial
United Nations
UN: 800,000 Forced to Flee Their Countries in 2011 – AP
World Close to Ending Polio, Yet It's a Tough Foe – AP
Take Meat Off the Menu – WP opinion
Vatican
Pope, Cardinals Meet on Scandal Probe – VOA
Pope to Irish: Child Abuse by Clergy 'a Mystery' – AP
Africa
Activists Demand More Protection for African Children – VOA
Multiple Church Bombings in Nigeria Ignite Riots – VOA
Explosions Hit Nigerian Churches – BBC
3 Church Attacks and Retaliation Rock Nigeria – Reuters
21 Killed in Attacks on Churches in Nigeria -AP
Suicide Bomb in Key Somali Town – BBC
Africa’s Hidden Water Wealth – NYT opinion
Americas
World Leaders Meet in a Mexico Giving Brazil a Run for Its Money – NYT
Mexico's Drug War Rocks US Expat Stronghold – Reuters
Venezuela: Who Would Replace Hugo Chavez? – WP
Charges after Paraguay land clash – BBC
Asia Pacific / Central
China Closes Window on Economic Debate, Protecting Dominance of State – NYT
Chinese City Beset by Scandal Tries to Turn Page – AP
China Puts First Female Astronaut in Space – VOA
First Female Astronaut From China Blasts Into Space – NYT
North Korea Accuses Clinton of 'Reckless' Criticism – AP
Japan OK's Restart for 2 Nuclear Reactors – VOA
Japan Public Still Divided as 2 Reactors to Be Opened – NYT
Thailand: Suspected Islamist Insurgents Kill 3 Thai Troops – AP
Burma’s Suu Kyi Says Nobel Prize Dispelled Isolation – VOA
Burma Dissident Says Nobel Opened Her Heart – NYT
Suu Kyi Asks Burma Refugees to Seek Ethnic Unity – AP
As Singapore Loosens Grip, Residents Lose Fear to Challenge Authority – NYT
Europe
European Leaders to Present Plan to Quell the Crisis Quickly – NYT
US Effort to Contain Euro Crisis Takes on New Urgency – WP
Germany ‘Will Do Whatever it Takes to Defend the Euro’ – WP
European Protesters Decry Austerity Plan – VOA
Greece Conservatives, Leftists in Tight Race – VOA
Supporters of Bailout Claim Victory in Greek Election – NYT
Greek Right 'in Narrow Poll Lead' – BBC
Greece: Far-Right Party Returns to Parliament – AP
Germany Welcomes Greek Conservatives' Win – AP
Aftermath of the Greek Vote – NYT
White House Urges Swift Formation of New Greek Government – Reuters
France: Hollande Party 'Wins Majority' – BBC
Socialists’ Victory in France Buttresses Hollande’s Power – NYT
Socialists Take French Parliament, Sweep Power – AP
13 Inmates Killed in Turkish Prison Fire – AP
South Asia