26 June SWJ Roundup
Small Wars Journal Daily Roundup
US Naval Institute Daily – USNI
Real Clear World – RCP
Afghanistan
Biden, in Leaked Memo, Told Obama War Plan Flawed – AP
ISAF Operations Summary – AFPS
Pakistan
Taliban Kill 13 Soldiers in Pakistan Raid – NYT
Militants Kill 13 Pakistani Troops, Beheading 7 – AP
Taliban Attack Pakistan's Aaj TV – BBC
Syria
Turkish Border is Crucial to Syrian Fight as Rebels Evolve – NYT
NATO to Hold Urgent Meeting on Syria – VOA
Turkey Seeks NATO Backing in Syria Dispute – NYT
Turkey Treading Cautiously on Syria over Jet Downing Incident – WP
NATO Envoys to Discuss Downing of Turkish Jet – AP
Turkey Toughens Response to Syria’s Downing of Military Jet – VOA
Turkey Warns of Syrian 'Threat' – BBC
Turkish Fighter Shoot-Down Concerns Panetta, Press Secretary Says – AFPS
Latest Syrian Defectors Are From Higher Ranks – NYT
Heavy Fighting Around Syrian Capital – Reuters
Activists: Syrian Rebels Clash With Elite Troops – AP
US accuses UN of ‘colossal failure’ on Syria – DT
UN Envoy Wants Iran at Syria Meeting – AP
ICRC Asks Syrian Government for Access to Homs – VOA
Egypt
Egypt’s President is US Critic, but Could be Ally – WP
Egypt's President-Elect Starts to Form Government – VOA
Egypt’s President-Elect Begins Rituals of Office – NYT
Mursi Builds Egyptian Government – BBC
World Leaders React to Egypt's Election Results – VOA
Panetta Commends Egyptian Military for Supporting Elections – AFPS
How Much Change Can Egypt Expect? – CNN
Another Chance for Egypt – NYT editorial
Can the Muslim Brotherhood Unite Egypt? – NYT opinion
Middle East / North Africa
Putin Consults With Israeli Leaders on Syria and Iran – NYT
Israel Urges Putin Action on Iran – BBC
Iran Warns EU Oil Embargo to Impact Nuclear Talks – AP
S. Korea to Halt Iran Oil Imports from July 1 – AP
West Bank Settlers Leave Outpost – BBC
Settlers Begin Evacuation of a West Bank Outpost – NYT
Israel Museum Attack Arrests Made – BBC
For Gaza, Egypt's Islamist Victory No Quick Fix – AP
Iraq Bomb Kills 9 Young Soccer Players, Fans – Reuters
Al Qaeda Members Fled US-Backed Strike in Yemen to Oman – Reuters
Al Qaeda Threatens Arab Spring Nations – Reuters
List of Unexploded Arms in Libya Is Seen as Limited – NYT
US Department of Defense
FBI Checked More Than 100 Military-Related Islamic Extremists – S&S
Senior Leaders: Now is Time for Law of the Sea Treaty Ratification – S&S
Chairman’s Corner: Civil-Military Relations and the Profession of Arms – AFPS
Audit: DOD Computer Network Upgrades $7 Billion Over Budget – DDN
New Admiral Takes Charge at Guantanamo Bay Camps – McClatchy
Marines Release New Plan to Prevent Sexual Assault – S&S
United States
New Measures Approved to Stem Intelligence Leaks – WP
Intelligence Chief Announces New Rules to Curb Leaks – NYT
New Measures Designed to Stop US Intelligence Leaks – CNN
Congress Keeps Closer Watch on CIA Drone Strikes – TWB
Senate Panel Briefed on Nuke Treaty – WP
US Supreme Court Rejects Much of Arizona Immigration Law – VOA
Blocking Parts of Arizona Law, Justices Allow Its Centerpiece – NYT
Homeland Security Suspends Immigration Agreements with Arizona Police – WT
Supreme Court Immigration Ruling to Frame US Political Debate – VOA
Immigration Ruling: 5 Things Learned – CNN
House to Vote Thursday on Holder Contempt Charge – Reuters
Sharia Financing Helps US Muslims Achieve Home Ownership Dream – VOA
A Supreme Reminder: Immigration Belongs to Washington – WP editorial
An Attorney General Lacking Trust – WP opinion
United Kingdom
MI5: Arab Spring Spawns New Wave of UK Terrorists – DT
MI5 Issues Cyber-attacks Warning – BBC
MI5 Chief Talks Threats Before Olympics – AP
UK Hackers Admit Plotting Attacks on CIA, Firms – Reuters
UK Police Launch Riot Suspects App – BBC
Queen to Begin N. Ireland Visit – BBC
Queen Begins N. Ireland Trip, to Meet Ex-IRA Chief – AP
Africa
AFRICOM Commander Details Current, Emerging Threats – AFPS
AFRICOM: African Extremist Groups Linking Up – Reuters
US Looks to Expand Military Aid, Intel to Africa – AP
Nigerian President Seeks 'New Tactics' Against Boko Haram – VOA
Sudan Says No Retreat on Cuts Despite Protests – Reuters
Rwanda FM Slams Claims It Supports Congo Rebels – AP
Zimbabwe Gets Privately-Owned Radio Station – VOA
Americas
Upcoming Vote Might Shift Mexico's Drug Policy – CNN
Gunmen Kill 3 Officers at Airport in Mexico – NYT
Three Dead in Mexico Airport Gunfight Between Police – Reuters
Deadly Shootout at Mexico Airport – BBC
Mexico Laments Part of US Immigration Ruling – AP
In Reversal, Ex-President of Paraguay Seeks Power – NYT
Ousted Leader Hopes to Regain Power in Paraguay – AP
Guatemala Says Arbitration Panel with US on Hold – Reuters
Ecuador Studying Asylum Bid by WikiLeaks Founder – AP
Unrest Over Bolivia Police Strike – BBC
Hundreds Protest Haiti Gov't Plan to Destroy Homes – AP
Protest Against Haiti Slum Eviction – BBC
Mexico Stepping Out of Brazil's Shadow – CNN opinion
Asia Pacific / Central
Allies Conduct Exercise to Mark Korean War Anniversary – AFPS
Boat Ramming Incident Reported in South China Sea – VOA
China Hails Sea and Space Exploits – CNN
China Has Forced Refugees Back to Burma Conflict Zone – Reuters
China 'Failing Burmese Refugees' – BBC
Malaysia Court: Give Iranian Bomb Suspect to Thais – AP
Europe
Charities Say EU Budget Crunch Affects Foreign Aid – VOA
France Plans Cuts but ‘Rejects’ Idea of Austerity – NYT
Spain, Cyprus Looking for Outside Aid for Ailing Banks – VOA
Cyprus to Ask for Bailout Help – BBC
Spain Banks Downgraded by Moody's – BBC
Al-Qaida Trains Norwegian to Attack – AP
Bosnian Accused of War Crimes Appeals Extradition – AP
South Asia
Mumbai Attack Suspect Arrested in India – VOA
Indian Police Arrest Suspect in 2008 Mumbai Attack – NYT
India: New Arrest in 2008 Mumbai Attacks – WP
