11 July SWJ Roundup
Small Wars Journal Daily Roundup
US Naval Institute Daily – USNI
Real Clear World – RCP
Afghanistan
'Poetry of the Taliban' Elicits Anger, Astonishment – LAT
NATO Transit Through Ulyanovsk to Begin in August – MT
US Military Deaths in Afghanistan at 1,900 – AP
Afghans Protest Recent Public Killing of Woman – AP
ISAF Operations Summary – AFPS
Life and War in Afghanistan – WP photos
Syria
Annan Warns of Disaster Without End to Syria Crisis – VOA
Annan Talks With Syria Neighbors – BBC
Annan: Iran Has Role to Play in Syria – WP
UN Envoy Presses Syrian Peace Plan with Iran, Iraq – AP
Annan Says Iran a Player in Syria Crisis Talks – Reuters
Russia Sends Warships to Mediterranean – VOA
Russia Sending Warships on Maneuvers Near Syria – NYT
Syrian Opposition Sees No Change in Russia Stance – AP
Jordan Opens New Refugee Camp for Syrians – AP
Christians Evacuated From Besieged Syrian City – AP
Egypt
Egyptian Lawmakers Meet, Defying Military – VOA
Dispute Threatens Egypt’s Transition – WP
Top Court Rules Against President’s Parliament Recall – VOA
Egypt Court Overturns Mursi Order – BBC
Egypt's President Flexes Power, But Cautiously – AP
Middle East / North Africa
Iran’s Foreign Minister Plays Down Hormuz Blockade – AP
Iran's Top Leader: Country 'Immune' to Sanctions – AP
Iran: Video Games Central to Secret War Against Culture – McClatchy
Israeli Court Clears Olmert of Corruption Charges – VOA
Israeli Court Mostly Clears Former PM – WP
Rights Groups: Spike in Israeli Settler Violence – AP
Palestinians: Arafat's Widow Wants French Probe Into His Death – AP
Lebanon: Hard-line Cleric Gives Voice to Deep Sectarian Tensions – WP
Angry Throngs at a Funeral in Saudi Arabia – NYT
Deadly Bombing Hits Yemen Police – BBC
Yemen: Suicide Attack on Police Cadets Kills 6 – AP
Partial Vote Count Indicates Jibril Leads in Libya Election – VOA
Wrong Time for New Israeli Settlements – NYT editorial
US Department of Defense
Is the MV-22B Osprey Safe? – S&S
Lawmakers Have More Questions for Air Force About F-22 Problems – DP
No Decision Yet on Fate of Universal Camo Uniform – S&S
Pentagon Planning Database of Military Valor Awards, Medals – S&S
Landscapers ‘Give Back’ to Vets, Fallen at Arlington National Cemetery – AFPS
NSA Chief: Cyber World Presents Opportunities, Challenges – AFPS
Missile Agency's Chief Faulted for Leadership Cited High Morale – S&S
Lack of Resources Backlogs High-tech Leg Brace for Injured GIs – S&S
United States
Closure of Border Patrol Stations Across Four States Triggers Alarm – Fox
NRO Accused of Illegally Collecting Personal Data – McClatchy
Lockheed's You-May-be-Fired Notices Questioned as Scare Tactic – Bloomberg
Should the US Revive the Draft? – WP opinion
United Kingdom
Terror Charges for Three More Men – BBC
UK Police Charge 3 More Men with Terror Offenses – AP
UK Police Arrest 2 Journalists in Corruption Probe – AP
Africa
Boko Haram Warns Nigeria Christians to Convert – VOA
Armed Mali Militants Resume Destruction of Timbuktu Shrines – VOA
New Fighting in DR Congo Sends Refugees Spilling Into Uganda – VOA
Congo Warlord Jailed for 14 Years – BBC
ICC Sentences Congolese Warlord to 14 Years in Prison – VOA
Mali’s Timbuktu Mosque Tombs 'Destroyed' – BBC
Ivory Coast: 2 Gbagbo Allies Charged With Genocide – AP
Americas
Mexico: US Offers Reward in Fast and Furious Murder Case – BBC
Indigenous Colombians Defy Rebels – BBC
Asia Pacific / Central
Japan Lodges China Ships Protest – BBC
Ordination of Bishops Increases Tensions Between China and Vatican – NYT
EU, China Agree to Regular Defense, Security Talks – AP
'Progress' in Pacific Trade Talks – BBC
Economic Issues Dominate Clinton's Asia Tour – VOA
S. Korea Tries to Curb its Mounting Debt – WP
Late S. Korean Dictator's Daughter Seeks Presidency – VOA
S. Korean President's Brother Jailed in Bribe Case – AP
Warning About S. Korea Nightspots Causes Bit of a Stir – S&S
US Chides N. Korea Over Unauthorized Disney Display – AP
Clinton Promotes US Investment, Human Rights in Vietnam – VOA
ASEAN Hoping for Removal of Burma Sanctions – VOA
Clinton on Historic Visit to Laos – BBC
Thailand's King Pardons US Man – BBC
China’s Censors Fighting Losing Battle – WP editorial
A Confucian Constitution for China – NYT opinion
Europe
Eurozone 'Risks Losing 4.5m Jobs' – BBC
EU, China Agree to Regular Defense, Security Talks – AP
EU Throws a Lifeline to Troubled Spanish Banks – VOA
Spanish PM to Unveil Fresh Cuts – BBC
IMF: Another Year of Recession in Italy – WP
Greek Police Ignores Migrant Abuse, Rights Group Accuses – VOA
Greek Far Right Hangs a Target on Immigrants – NYT
Russia Joins World Trade Organization – WP
In Russia, Political Protest is a Lonely Pursuit – WP
Russian Wikipedia Protests New Internet Legislation – VOA
Bill to Restrict Web Content Is Assailed in Russia – NYT
After Russian Floods, Grief, Rage and Deep Mistrust – NYT
France: Paris Prosecutor Probes Leak of Terror Tape – AP
Serbia Charges 12 Over Setting 2008 Fire to US Embassy – AP
Bosnia Marks 17th Anniversary of Srebrenica Massacre – VOA
Bosnians to Bury 520 Srebrenica Genocide Victims – AP
South Asia
