28 June SWJ Roundup
Small Wars Journal Daily Roundup
US Naval Institute Daily – USNI
Real Clear World – RCP
Afghanistan
Pentagon: Afghan Improvised Bombs Kill Fewer US-led Troops – USAT
Deadly Day for Afghan Police – NYT
Afghan Women Entrepreneurs Look to India for Opportunities – WP
Afghan Rape Case Focuses on Local Police – NYT
Afghanistan Wants Its Cultural Heroes Back – Reuters
Cross-Border Raid: Video Shows 17 Beheaded Pakistani Soldiers – AP
ISAF Operations Summary – AFPS
Dysfunctional Decade in Afghanistan – WPR opinion
Syria
Syrian Opposition Rejects Annan Plan if Assad Stays – Reuters
Clinton to Attend Meeting on Syria – WP
Syria Talks Won’t Include the Saudis or Iranians – NYT
Russia 'Backs Annan's Syria Plan' – BBC
Russia Backs Annan Idea of Syria Unity Government – Reuters
UN: Human Rights Violations in Syria Escalating – VOA
Syria Violence Escalates as US Seeks Turning Point – AP
Syrian Arrests Are Said to Have Snared Tens of Thousands – NYT
Gunmen Attack Pro-Assad Syrian TV Station – VOA
Attack Destroys Pro-Government TV Station Near Damascus – NYT
Hamas Says Militant Assassinated in Damascus – AP
Report: Syria May Have Mistaken Turkish Jet's ID – AP
Turkey Steps Up Syria Defenses – BBC
Turkish Troops, Anti-Aircraft Guns on Syrian Border – Reuters
Turkey Deploys Anti-Aircraft Guns at Syria Border – AP
Egypt
Morsi Ushers in New Era in Egyptian Politics, Relations with US – VOA
Israel-Egypt Ties Face New Challenge – WP
Practical Concerns, Not Ideology, May Keep Egypt-Israel Peace – VOA
In Divided Egypt, US Plays All Sides – Reuters
Egypt's Generals Eye Turkish Model – AP
Egypt’s Everywoman Finds Her Place Is in the Presidential Palace – NYT
Egyptian Officials: Mubarak's Health Worsens – AP
No More Illusions in Egypt – G&M opinion
Middle East
Navy Chief: Iranian Navy in Gulf Quiet Lately – AP
Palestinian President to Meet Israeli Vice PM – Reuters
Palestinian Leader, Israeli Vice PM to Meet – AP
Police: 9 Killed in Bombings Around Iraqi Capital – AP
Car Bombs Kill 8 in Iraq, Many Wounded – Reuters
The Hidden Palestinian Revolution – JP opinion
Time to End the Turkey-Israel Cold War – CSM opinion
US Department of Defense
Fire Crews Fight to Save US Air Force Academy – AP
Dempsey Details Challenges in Visit to Nebraska Base – AFPS
Panetta Commentary Focuses on War’s Unseen Wounds – AFPS
Navy Continues to Lean Forward, Evolve, Ops Chief Says – AFPS
NORTHCOM Continues Fire Suppression Efforts – AFPS
Payouts to Jobless Troops Exiting Military Approach $1Bn – USAT
Officials Outline Progress in Protecting Troops Financially – AFPS
Logistics Director Lauds Workforce, Notes Challenges – AFPS
Panetta Announces $60M in Grants to Military Schools – AFPS
Panetta: Educating Military Children a National Security Issue -S&S
National Park Service Offers Military, Families Free Annual Pass – AFPS
Two More Air Force Trainers Charged in Growing Sex Scandal – S&S
United States
‘Fast and Furious’ Creator Calls Accusations ‘Absurd’ – WP
Holder Faces House Contempt Vote on Gun Probe – Reuters
Future of an Aging Court Raises Stakes of Presidential Vote – NYT
US Leaders See Fallout if Joint Missile Funds Nixed – Reuters
Frequent Flier Secretary of State Clinton Hits 100-Country Mark – AP
Thousands Flee Colorado Springs Area as Winds Fuel Wildfire – NYT
Study: Taxpayers Paying Twice for Veterans' Health-care Plans – USAT
Saudi Is Convicted in Bomb Attempt – AP
VA Finally Opens Doors to Licensed Counselors – S&S
The Hubris of the Obamites on Vietnam – FP opinion
United Kingdom
British Queen Meets Former IRA Leader – WP
Ex-Guerrilla and Queen Briefly Bridge a Divide – NYT
History Unfolds: Queen, ex-IRA Chief Shake Hands – AP
'Money Wasted' on MoD Stockpiles – BBC
Africa
Arms Trade 'Fuels South Sudan Unrest' – BBC
Ethiopia Convicts 24 of Terrorism – VOA
Nigerian President Replaces Top State Oil Firm Officials – VOA
UN Extends Congo Peacekeeping Mission – AP
Rwanda 'Launched DR Congo Rebels' – BBC
Tuareg Rebels, Islamist Militants Clash in Northern Mali – VOA
Islamists Seize Key town in Mali – BBC
Rebel Groups Clash in Northern Mali – AP
Ivory Coast: Gbagbo Loyalist 'Fears for Life' – BBC
Beijing, a Boon for Africa – NYT opinion
Americas
Mexico Election Campaign Wraps Up – BBC
For Mexicans in Lawless City of Tampico, Election Offers Little Hope – WP
Mexico Focuses on Man Expected to Lose Election – AP
Mexico's Pena Nieto Wraps Up Campaign With Victory Near – Reuters
Mexico Would Need Major Reforms for Better Credit Rating – Reuters
Venezuela Poll Shows Tight Race for Chavez – Reuters
SOUTHCOM’s ‘Beyond the Horizons’ Strengthens Bonds in Guatemala, Honduras – AFPS
Guatemala Sends Dozens of Drug Traffickers to Prison – Reuters
A Dutch Ally in War on Drugs in The Caribbean Islands – MH
UN Chief Wants Paraguayans to Resolve Differences – AP
Lugo Says Paraguay's Democracy Is 'Broken' – AP
Bolivian Police End Salary Strike – BBC
Bolivian Police End Rebellion After Pay Deal Reached – Reuters
Ecuador Quits Former DOD School of the Americas – AP
Unions Stage One-Day General Strike in Argentina – AP
Asia Pacific / Central
US to Highlight China Cooperation at ASEAN Forum – Reuters
Chinese Military Pledges to Strengthen Ties with US – ANN
Chinese Paper Slams US Candidates for Playing 'China Card' – Reuters
Islam Flourishes in China's Ningxia Region – VOA
China: Attack Raises Fears of a New Gang War in Macau – NYT
Philippines Says Chinese Boats Back in Disputed Lagoon – AP
Philippine Massacre Witness Dead – BBC
130 Rescued After Shipwreck South of Indonesia – NYT
US Envoy Urges Continued Engagement with Burma – VOA
Mongolia Votes; Spending Mining Windfall at Issue – AP
Slippery Slope into Burma – WP editorial
Why China Can't Pick Good Leaders – TD opinion
Can India Push Burma Toward Freedom? – Bloomberg opinion
Europe
Eurozone Divided Ahead of Summit – BBC
Germany Pushes Federalism for European Union – WP
German Government Source Plays Down EU Summit Expectations – Reuters
From Nazi to Terminator, Europe's Media Target Germany’s Merkel – Reuters
Europe's Debt Crisis: The Key Milestones – VOA
Brussels Summit Meeting: One Thing Missing Is Confidence – NYT
Troubled Europe Summit: Germany’s Merkel vs. Everyone Else – AP
Spain Warns of Increasing Debt Costs – VOA
Italy Warns of Euro Disaster as Debt Costs Rise – AP
Italy Passes Labor Laws Before Talks – NYT
Moscow Vows Retaliation Over Russian Lawyer Death Bill – VOA
Russia "Outraged" over Senate Passing Magnitsky Bill – Reuters
Graft-ridden Russian City Taken Over – WP
Polish Leader Hails Reconciliation with Germany – AP
Turks Seek Freedom to Travel to Europe Without Visas – NYT
Norway Builds Psychiatric Ward for Mass Killer – AP
Greeks Lacking Cures – WP opinion
South Asia
Mumbai Attack Suspect Confirms State Support, India Says – VOA
India Says Pakistan Aided Planner of Mumbai Attacks – NYT
Lawyer: Pakistan Releases Alleged Indian Spy – AP
India 'Spy' Returns from Pakistan – BBC
Pakistani High Court Targets New PM – WP
Pakistan Collapsing from Within – CNN opinion
