14 July SWJ Roundup
Small Wars Journal Daily Roundup
US Naval Institute Daily – USNI
Real Clear World – RCP
David Ignatius – WP Columnist
Afghanistan
Bomb Kills Provincial Women’s Affairs Chief in Afghanistan – LAT
Female Afghan Politician Killed – BBC
Suicide Bomber Kills 22, Wounds 40 at Afghan Wedding – Reuters
Well-Known Afghan Commander Among Dead in Wedding Blast – AP
7 Officials in Afghan Investment Agency Quit, Protesting Graft – NYT
Locklear Lauds Australia’s Commitment, Sacrifice in Afghanistan – AFPS
Face of Defense: Marine Earns Silver Star for Valor – AFPS
Face of Defense: Mine Detection Dogs Clear Afghan Roads – AFPS
ISAF Operations Summary – AFPS
From Bad to Worse in Afghanistan – CT opinion
Syria
Reports of Massacre, Scores Dead, Draw Swift Condemnations – McClatchy
Syria Massacre Part of Air Force Operation – Reuters
Outrage Mounts Over Syria Massacre – VOA
Syrian Army Attack on Tremseh Condemned by World Leaders – BBC
World Outrage at Syria 'Massacre', but No Action – Reuters
Clinton Says Syrian Government ‘Murdered’ Civilians in Village – WP
Clinton: Syria Massacre Reports Indicate Deliberate Murder – Reuters
UN Blames Regime Forces for Syria Massacre – AP
Fresh From Syria, Rebel Commanders Unite in Frustration – NYT
US: Defections Weakening Syrian Government – VOA
UN Chief Threatens 'Consequences' in Syria Deaths – AP
A Syrian Defector’s Odyssey – WP
UN Expects to Provide Food to 850,000 Syrians – AP
Syria Moving Parts of Chemical Arsenal, US Says – NYT
Wary of Rebels and Chaos, Syria Moves Chemical Weapons – Reuters
Pentagon: Syrian Chemical Weapons Appear Secure – AFPS
Turkish Military Tries to Dispel Speculation Over Downed Jet – Reuters
End the Charade in Syria – WP editorial
How to Save Syria – WP opinion
How Long Can al-Assad Hang On? – CNN opinion
Syria's Detached and Deluded Elite? – CNN opinion
Syria a 'Cockpit' for Proxy Wars – DM opinion
Pressure Valve Blows for Syrian Defections – CNN opinion
Iran
US Slaps More Sanctions on Iran – VOA
US Tightens Sanctions on Tehran – BBC
Aging Airliner Fleet Seen as Faltering Under US Sanctions – NYT
Iran Reports: War Games Showed Missile Accuracy – AP
Justice Probe Nets Iran Nuclear Procurement Ring – WP
US: 2 Charged with Trying to Export Material to Iran – AP
US Indicts Iranian, Chinese for Nuclear Export Plot – Reuters
Egypt
Clinton's Visit to Egypt: Premature or the Push Cairo Needs? – CNN
Egypt’s New President Is Being Undercut by State-Run Media – NYT
Mursi Seeks Talks on Egypt Crisis – BBC
Islamic Militants Gain Foothold in Egyptian Desert – WP
Egypt Captor Holding 2 US Citizens Vows More Abductions – AP
The Egyptian Mess – LAT opinion
Middle East / North Africa
US Government Auditors Say Billions Wasted in Iraq Work – AP
Iraqi Interpreter for Military Gets a US Visa – LAT
UN: Attacks Harm Yemen Politics – BBC
Gaza Strike Kills Hamas Militant – BBC
Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Brunei to Send Women to Olympics – VOA
Saudi Women to Compete in Games – BBC
Jordan Islamists to Boycott Poll – BBC
Egypt and Tunisia's Leaders Meet Post-Revolt – AP
Tunisian Revolution Hero's Mother Arrested – Reuters
Reading the Arab Spring Elections – NYP opinion
What Do Arabs Think of Their Democracies? – FP opinion
The Arab World's Nation-Building Problem – Contentions opinion
Libya Debut Bucks Regional Trend – TN opinion
US Department of Defense
Budget Cuts Could Threaten Special Operations Innovation – DN
Media Organizations Oppose Guantanamo Hearing Closure – S&S
Nuclear Deterrence Vital in Complex World, General Says – AFPS
DOD Must Have Petroleum Fuel Alternatives, Official Says – AFPS
Report: Troops Open to Increased Pay Now, Health-Care Fees Later – S&S
Historic Exhibit Depicts Pentagon Life Over the Years – AFPS
Dempsey Welcomes National Defense University’s New President – AFPS
United States
Former Captain of USS Cole Critical of US Reaction – VOA
Sept. 11 Case Delay Sought for Muslim Holy Month – AP
US Diplomats Seek Changes to Insider Trading Rule – AP
Transportation Security Administration Expands Pre-Check Program – AFPS
Program Seeks Cost-saving Ideas from Federal Workforce – AFPS
Vet Convicted Under Stolen Valor Act Doesn't Want Record Cleared – FWST
Debate in Congress, Public over US Olympic Uniforms Made in China – WP
Immigrants: Legal, Illegal or Other? – WP opinion
What If There Is No Al-Qaeda? Preparing For Future Terrorism – FPRI opinion
United Kingdom
Olympics Security: G4S 'Set to Lose £50m' – BBC
The Khaki Games? UK Military Bridges Olympics Gap – AP
Olympics Chief Defends Using Troops for Games – AP
London Olympics: RAF Has 'Lethal Force Option' – BBC
N. Ireland Riot: Twenty Police Officers Hurt – BBC
Shots Fired at Police During "Anarchy" in Belfast – Reuters
Australia
USPACOM Chief Calls Australia Key Player in Regional Security – AFPS
US Commander Warns Australia on Defense Spending Cuts – SMH
Locklear Lauds Australia’s Commitment, Sacrifice in Afghanistan – AFPS
Africa
Pastor Blames Islamic Extremism for Nigeria Violence – VOA
Suicide Bomber Attacks Mosque in Northeast Nigeria – AP
Bomber Targets Mosque in Nigeria – BBC
Suicide Bomber Kills 5 at Northeast Nigerian Mosque – Reuters
Sect Attack Claim Complicates Nigeria Crisis – AP
AU Troops Recover Stolen Relief Food in Somalia – VOA
Ethiopia Jails Journalists, Activists for 'Terrorism' – VOA
Ethiopian Blogger Given 18 Years – BBC
DR Congo Lawmaker: Government Has Failed to Protect Citizens – VOA
ICC Issues Congo Arrest Warrants – BBC
DR Congo: UN Helicopter Gunship Fires on M23 Rebels – BBC
International Outrage Grows over Destruction of Mali Shrines – CNN
Northern Malians Protest Strict Islamic Law – VOA
Masked Gunmen Kidnap, Assault Malian Publisher – AP
Leaders in Ivory Coast Resume Reconciliation Talks – AP
'Warrant' for Equatorial Guinea Head's Son – BBC
French Arrest Warrant for Equatorial Guinea VP -AP
View Reveals Angola’s Wealth Gap – WP
Al-Qaeda Tightens Its Grip on Africa – DT opinion
Americas
US Report: Mexico Should Focus on Cops, Not Military – CNN
Mexico Runner-up Contests Result – BBC
Mexico’s ‘Unpresentable’ Legislators – WP
US-Mexico 'Drugs Tunnels' Found – BBC
US-Mexico Border Tunnel Nets 40 Tons of Pot – AP
In Venezuela, Extreme Home Makeover: Chávez Edition – NYT
Chavez: Venezuela Is No Threat, Obama Is a 'Good Guy' – Reuters
Brazil Police Raid Amazon Miners – BBC
Brazil Shootings Leave Eight Dead – BBC
Guatemala Frees Colonel Convicted in Bishop Slaying – AP
Miami-Cuba Cargo Shipments Resume – BBC
Asia Pacific / Central
Is China's Economy Headed for Slowdown? – VOA
China's Growth Rate Slows to 7.6% – BBC
Facing a Slowing Economy, China Turns to American Exports – NYT
China Concludes That Dissident Committed Suicide – NYT
ASEAN Concludes, Exposing South China Sea Rifts – VOA
Images Show Ramped-up work at North Korea Reactor – CNN
N. Korea: Nuclear Weapons Needed to Counter US Threat – DN
It's still 'My Way' or the Highway Under North Korea's Kim – AP
Clinton Meets Burma's President – VOA
Clinton Meets Burmese President – BBC
Clinton Meets Burma’s President – WP
Burma: Clinton Talks with Reformist President – AP
Burma’s Leader Invites US Businesses to Return – NYT
Clinton Discusses Investment, Debt in Cambodia – VOA
Thailand Court Backs Government's Reform Plans – VOA
Thailand Court Rejects Petitions Against Constitutional Change – BBC
Thailand Court Averts Clash Over Constitution – NYT
S. Korea: US Soldier Escapes Jail Time in Brothel Fire – S&S
How Much Power Does China's Army Have? – TD opinion
While Tibetans Burn – WP opinion
Europe
CJCS Dempsey Meets With Russian Counterpart at Pentagon – AFPS
Russia approves new curbs on NGOs – WP
Russia NGO 'Agents' Bill Approved – BBC
Russia Speeds Law on Rights Groups, Snubbing US – Reuters
Russian Law Would Place Tougher Restrictions on Nonprofits – NYT
Turkish Fashion Magazine Targets Female Islamic Professionals – VOA
Turkish Court Frees Activists Accused of Kurdish Ties – Reuters
Bosnian Serb Mladic's Trial Halted Because of His Health – AP
US Army's Only Garrison in Netherlands Cases Colors – AP
Romania Govt Pushes Ahead With Campaign Against President – Reuters
Cyprus Police Detain Terrorism Suspect – AP
Repression in Romania – WP editorial
Europe in Most Danger Since 1930s – DT opinion
South Asia
Foreign Investment in India Slows – VOA
In Pakistan, Vigilantism on the Rise – WP
Pakistan Judges Give PM Two Weeks to Pursue Zardari Case – BBC
Defining the Future of Sri Lanka – WP
Former Tamil Tiger Snipers Join Sri Lanka Shooting Team – BBC
Our High-Maintenance Relationship with Pakistan – WP opinion
