20 July SWJ Roundup

Small Wars Journal Daily Roundup

US Naval Institute Daily – USNI

Real Clear World – RCP

Afghanistan

Britain Says Afghan Forces Will Ably Defend Nation From Taliban – VOA

British PM: Afghan and Pakistan in Joint Fight – AP

Kendall: Afghan Drawdown Logistics to be 'Huge' Undertaking – AFPS

Five Afghanistan Police Die in Blast – BBC

ISAF Operations Summary – AFPS

Syria

China, Russia Veto UN Resolution on Syria – VOA

Russia and China Veto Another UN Resolution on Sanctions – NYT

Russia, China Block UN on Syria – WP

Russia, China Again Block UN Sanctions Against Syria – McClatchy

Panetta: Syria Situation “Spinning Out of Control” – AFPS

Clashes Continue After Border Posts Fall to Syrian Rebels – NYT

Syria Rebels Seize Border Posts – BBC

Rebels Seize Key Border Crossings as Thousands Flee Capital – WP

Syrian Opposition: 310 Killed in Deadliest Day – AP

Syrian National Security Chief Dies From Wounds – AP

Pentagon: Syrian Regime Responsible for Chemical Stockpile Security – AFPS

Iraq Evacuates Its Citizens in Syria by Air – AP

Iran

Iran Lawmaker: Support to Close Strait of Hormuz – AP

International Community Will Ensure Strait of Hormuz Stays Open – AFPS

Yemeni President Lashes Out at Iran – VOA

Yemen Arrests Prompt Iran Warning – BBC

Middle East / North Africa

Israel Forced to Reconsider Its Regional Strategies – NYT

As Chaos Grows in Syria, Worries Grow on the Sidelines – NYT

Bulgaria Blast Could Signal New Phase in Israel-Iran ‘Shadow War’ – WP

Netanyahu Blames Hezbollah, Iran for Bulgaria Bombing – VOA

Hezbollah Blamed for Bulgaria Attack on Israelis – NYT

Bulgaria Releases 'Bomber' Video – BBC

Prosecutor: Bulgaria Bomber Tried to Rent Car – AP

Pentagon: Can't Confirm Bulgaria Bomber was at Guantanamo – Politico

Israel Says Iran will Face Retaliation for Bomb – WP

Pentagon Defends Navy Shooting in Persian Gulf – TH

More US Aid Heads to Yemen – WP

Chevron Makes Oil Exploration Deal in Iraqi Kurdistan – NYT

Libyan Economy in Post-Revolution Boom – VOA

Former Egyptian Intelligence Chief Dies in US – VOA

Islam

Muslim Religious Leaders Declare Friday the Start of Ramadan – VOA

Mideast Nations Declare Friday Start of Ramadan – AP

US Department of Defense

DIA Five-Year Plan Updates Strategic Warning Mission – AFPS

DOD Unveils New Strategy to Mitigate System Threats – AFPS

Pentagon Takes New Steps to Clamp Down on Leaks – AP

Fort Hood Shootings Report Shows FBI Missteps – AP

As War Winds Down, Army's 82nd Airborne's Role Refocused – S&S

Welsh Addresses Air Force Challenges at Confirmation Hearing – AFPS

Welsh: Efforts to Combat Military Sex Assaults are Failing – S&S

Military Recruiting Change Benefits Nontraditional Students – S&S

United States

Obama, on the Trail, Plays for Time on Foreign Policy – NYT

Retired Member of SEAL Team 6 Launches anti-Obama PAC – USAT

Hopes Dim for US Ratification of Global Maritime Treaty – VOA

Retired Military Officers: Lazy Summers Threaten National Security – OT

China-Made US Olympic Uniforms Spark Controversy – VOA

First Space Shuttle Goes on Public Display – VOA

If Senate Reform is Coming, Let's Get it Right – WP opinion

The Census’s Key Surveys – WP opinion

United Kingdom

Olympic Officials Balance Security, Convenience – VOA

Coe Promises 'Safe, Secure Games' – BBC

Terror Charges as London Olympics Near – NYT

UK Terror Plot Foiled after Husband, Wife Fall Out – AP

Panetta Lauds First International F-35 Delivery to UK – AFPS

United Nations

UN Seeks Review of N. Korea, Iran Aid – AP

Africa

China Announces $20 Billion in Africa Loans – VOA

China Strengthens Its Ties to African Nations – NYT

DR Congo Government Says UN Could Provide Neutral Force – VOA

DR Congo Army Takes Over North Kivu Town from Rebels – VOA

Mali Hostage Release 'was Swap' – BBC

UN: Hunger in Sahel Brings Steep Rise in Aid Need – AP

World Court to Decide on Extradition of Former Chadian Leader – VOA

World Court Due to Rule on Chad’s Habre – BBC

Ethiopian PM Meles on 'Sick Leave' – VOA

Americas

Kelly: SOUTHCOM Holds Security Challenges, Opportunities – AFPS

Mexico: Arrests Made Over Youth Camp Attack – BBC

'Money Laundered' in Mexico Poll – BBC

Venezuela 'Abuse of Power Rises' – BBC

Colombian Police Clash with Tribe – BBC

Arrests in Brazil Tribal Murder – BBC

Arrests Over Chile Military Death – BBC

Guatemala Prison Director Killed – BBC

Asia Pacific / Central

Carter ‘Walking the Walk’ on Strategic Rebalance – AFPS

US Osprey Aircraft to Arrive in Japan on July 23 – Asahi

China Impacts ASEAN Unity on Sea Disputes – VOA

China, US to Hold New Round of Human Rights Talks – AP

Locklear Visit Reaffirms US-Philippine Alliance – AFPS

Task Force Promotes Philippine Military Capability, Partnership – AFPS

Ramadan's Start Marred by Bomb Blasts in Thailand – AP

North Korea Speculation Rampant in Seoul – AP

Post-Ceasefire, No Signs of Peace in Burma's Kachin – VOA

Europe

Air Force COS Nominee: Deeper Cuts at Europe Bases Needed – S&S

US Senate Moves to Boost Trade with Russia – VOA

Muslim Cleric Shot Dead in Russia's Tatarstan – VOA

Prominent Russian Muslims Targeted – WP

Two Muslim Officials Attacked in Southern Russia – NYT

Unrest at Spain Austerity Protest – BBC

South Asia

Congress Party Veteran Expected to Be India's Next President – VOA