27 June SWJ Roundup
Small Wars Journal Daily Roundup
US Naval Institute Daily – USNI
Real Clear World – RCP
Afghanistan
Top US Afghan General Visits Pakistan Amid Tension – AP
US Military Deaths in Afghanistan at 1,892 – AP
Insurgent Attacks Kill 10 Police in Afghanistan – AP
The Real War on Women in Afghanistan – DT
At Scene of Kabul Resort Attack, a View of Different Worlds – S&S
ISAF Operations Summary – AFPS
Syria
Backed by NATO, Turkey Steps Up Warning to Syria – NYT
Downing of Turkish Jet Serves as Warning – WP
Assad: Syria in 'State of War' – VOA
Assad Says Syria in a 'Real State of War' – Reuters
Turkey Threatens Military Retaliation Along Syria Border – WP
NATO Condemns Syria for Downing Turkish Jet – VOA
Erdogan Warns Syria of Turkey's 'Wrath' – VOA
Turkey Threatens Syria with Retaliation over Jet – AP
Rebels Attack Syrian Broadcaster as Assad Talks of War – NYT
Gunmen 'Storm Pro-Assad Syria TV' – BBC
Syria: TV Station Attacked, 3 Staffers Killed – AP
Heavy Fighting Reported Around Syrian Capital – Reuters
US Intelligence Sees Few Cracks in Assad's Inner Circle – Reuters
Syrian Army Stable Despite Defections – AP
Weeks with Syrian Rebels Reveal Force of Sunni Muslim Civilians – McClatchy
UN Peacekeeping Chief: Syria Mission Won't Resume – AP
UN Probe Hints at Gov't Blame for Syria Massacre – AP
UN: Violence in Syria Worse Than Before Ceasefire – AP
Annan to Convene Syria Talks in Geneva on Saturday – Reuters
Russia's FM Lavrov to Attend Syria Meeting, if It Happens – Reuters
A Flashpoint on Turkey’s Border – NYT editorial
How Will Turkey React to Syrian Downing of Plane? – TE editorial
Egypt
Egypt's New President to Pick Woman, Christian VPs – CNN
Egyptian Court Overturns Military Decree on Civilian Arrests – VOA
Egypt Military’s Arrest Power Curbed – WP
Egypt Suspends Military Arrests – BBC
US Senators Voice Hopes, Concerns on Egypt Transition – VOA
Can We Trust Egypt's New President? – CNN opinion
Middle East / North Africa
Falling Oil Prices Put Iran Over US Sanctions Barrel – Reuters
US Congress Considers More Iran Sanctions – Reuters
Iran Says It Seeks EU Engagement, Not Stand-Off – Reuters
Iran’s Vice President Makes Anti-Semitic Speech at Forum – NYT
Before a Full House in Iran, Koran Reciters Vie for Top Honors – NYT
Iraq: Bombs in Baghdad Suburb Kill 8 – AP
Settlers Begin Evacuation of West Bank Outpost – NYT
Settlers Start Leaving West Bank Homes – WP
To Secure Egypt's Revolution, It Must Spread – TG opinion
The Fear Factor – NYT opinion
Obama's Retreat on Iran – WS opinion
US Department of Defense
New Fort Story Training Range Creates Combat Scenarios for SEALs – S&S
Making Sure Military Ballots are Counted is Project's Priority – S&S
The US Army’s $5B CAMO SNAFU – TD
An Open Celebration of LGBT Pride Month at the Pentagon – S&S
USAFE Keeps Track of Registered Sex Offenders on Base – S&S
USS Iowa: From Naval Dreadnought to Floating Gaming Station – S&S
United States
FBI Smashes Global Credit Card Fraud Ring – VOA
War of Words Heats Up Over US Gun Running Case – Reuters
Democrats Feel Pressure From Gun Lobby on Contempt Vote – NYT
A Lot at Stake for US Gun Lobby in Contempt Vote – Reuters
Aerospace Contractors Ready to Make Cuts, if Funding Falls – LAT
Young Undocumented Immigrants Hopeful with US Policy – VOA
Immigration Ruling Leaves Issues Unresolved – NYT
Arizona Law an 'Impossible Mandate?' – CNN
Arizona Police See 'Difficulties' Enforcing Immigration Law – Reuters
Cargo, the Terrorists’ Trojan Horse – NYT opinion
United Kingdom
High Olympics Price Tag Draws Controversy – VOA
US-UK Security Experts Unite for London Olympics – AP
Queen and Martin McGuinness to Shake Hands – BBC
Queen, Ex-IRA Chief Plan Symbolic Belfast Meeting – AP
British Monarch Meets Victims of IRA Bombing – VOA
UK Fights Off E. Africa Rendition Case – BBC
Africa
Signs of Military Professionalism, Cooperation On Rise in Africa – AFPS
Africa Militants Link Up, US Says – BBC
UN: Rwanda Aided Mutiny in Congo – WP
UN to Release Divisive Report on Rwanda Support for Congo Rebels – Reuters
President Sacks Nigeria Oil Bosses – BBC
US Condemns Crackdown on Sudan Protests – Reuters
Malian Militias Unite Against Rebel Occupation in the North – VOA
Somali Forces Gain Against Al-Shabab – VOA
Increasing Number of Somalis Fleeing Insecurity, Hunger – VOA
Gabon President Aims to Lift Living Standards – VOA
Burundi Leader Defends Journalist's Jailing – BBC
Zambia Opposition Ban Overturned – BBC
Uganda Calls Off Search for Landslide Survivors – VOA
Americas
China in $10bn Latin America Loan – BBC
Mexican Navy Searches for Missing Helicopter in Cartel Area – BBC
Violence Tops Debate Ahead of Venezuela Vote – AP
Venezuela: Chavez Foe Demands Limits on Leader's On-Air Talks – AP
Paraguay's Lugo Changes Tack Ahead of Summit – AP
Bolivia Police in New Clashes over Pay Demands – BBC
Asia Pacific / Central
UN: Amphetamine Trafficking, Usage Up in Asia – VOA
Both Koreas Suffering Worst Drought in a Century – AP
Japan Reactor Building Tilting but Not a Risk, Operator Says – NYT
China's Bloggers Push for Change – WP
Migrant Workers and Locals Clash in China Town – BBC
China Unveils New Boost for Hong Kong Ahead of Anniversary – Reuters
Rights Group Urges China to Protect Burmese Refugees – VOA
Aung San Suu Kyi Urges France to Support Burma – VOA
France Makes Pledge to Burma’s Suu Kyi – BBC
In Mongolia, a New, Penned-In Wealth – NYT
Europe
European Leaders Call for Tighter Fiscal Control – VOA
Leaders Face Ambitious Agenda at European Summit – AP
European Union Prods Germany With Fiscal Plan – NYT
World Bank Sees Steep Growth Slowdown in East EU – Reuters
Spain Officials Hailed Banks as Financial Crisis Built – NYT
Portugal Clings to Austerity on Edge of Abyss – Reuters
Documentary Links Russian Officials, Investigators in Tax Fraud – WP
Cyprus to Take Over European Presidency – NYT
South Asia
India's Finance Minister Resigns to Run for President – VOA
Coca-Cola to Invest $3 Billion More in India by 2020 – VOA
India in New Sarabjit Singh Death Row Release Call – BBC
Pakistan Denies Commuting Indian Death Sentence – AP
Pakistani Crisis Over Graft Case Set to Continue – AP
Sri Lanka's Muslims Under Siege? – TD
Seventy Dead, 200,000 Stranded in Bangladesh Floods – Reuters
