28 August SWJ Roundup
Small Wars Journal Daily Roundup
US Naval Institute Daily – USNI
Real Clear World – RCP
Afghanistan
General Allen: Insider Attack Controversy Misses Larger Point – AFPS
Urgent Request Sent from Afghanistan for Palantir System – WT
2 US Troops Killed, 17 Partygoers Beheaded in Afghan Violence – AP
Taliban Beheads 17 Afghan Civilians – VOA
Taliban Said to Behead 17 Afghans – WP
Taliban Behead Afghan 'Party-Goers' – BBC
Differing Theories in Killing of 17 in Taliban Stronghold – NYT
Taliban Brutality Turns Afghans Away – USAT
Police Chief in Afghanistan Survives Truck Bomb – Reuters
No Criminal Prosecution of GIs Who Urinated on Dead, Burned Qurans – S&S
US Military Disciplines 9 Over Video and Koran Burning – NYT
US Troops Tried to Burn 500 Korans – WP
ISAF Operations Summary – AFPS
Doing Business with Despots? – WP opinion
Afghanistan Withdrawal a Slow-Motion Rout – TG opinion
Syria
France Urges Creation of Interim Government, Pledging Recognition – NYT
France Urges Recognition of Shadow Syrian Government – WP
France Would Recognize Syrian Opposition Govt – AP
Syrian Helicopter Downed in Damascus – VOA
Syria Helicopter Downed in Damascus – BBC
Syrian Rebels Take Down Military Helicopter – WP
Syrian Rebels Claim to Shoot Down Helicopter – AP
US: 300 Killed in Suburbs of Syrian Capital – AP
UN Chief Urges Speedy Probe of Syria Mass Killings – AP
Syrian Bloodbath: Who to Believe? – CNN
Syrian Army Drops Leaflets Over Damascus – AP
10,000 Syrian Refugees Stuck at Turkish Border – AP
Missing Turkish Cameraman Appears on Syrian TV – VOA
Syria’s Escalating Slaughter – WP editorial
Middle East / North Africa
Iraq Officials: Gunmen with Silencers Kill General – AP
Iraqi Minister Resigns in Dispute with Premier – AP
Experts: Tightening Iran Sanctions Hurts Ordinary Iranians – VOA
Iran's Military Chief Suing US Over Sanctions – AP
Iran Says it May Open Military Site to Visit – AP
After Attacks, Israeli Schools Confront Hate – NYT
Anti-Rocket School Protects Israeli Kids Near Gaza – AP
UN: Gaza 'Not Livable by 2020' – BBC
Court Clears Israeli Army Over Death of US Activist – Reuters
Israel Develops Bullet Proof Grenade – AP
Palestinians from Syria Twice Displaced – VOA
Yemen Presidential Advisor Says Survives Attack – Reuters
Egyptian President’s Visit to Iran Reflects Foreign Policy Shift – WP
Egypt's President Rules Out Currency Devaluation – Reuters
Egypt President Names Assistants – BBC
China, Wary of Arab Spring, Hosts Egypt's Morsi – AP
Iran’s Nuclear Quest – NYT editorial
The Talkfest in Tehran – FP opinion
US Department of Defense
GOP Plank Decries ‘Social Experimentation’ in Military – WT
Ward Unlikely to Face Court-Martial for AFRICOM Misdeeds – S&S
5th Soldier Pleads Guilty to Hazing, Assault in Chen Suicide Case – FO
Court: No Ruling on Fort Hood Suspect's Beard – AP
United States
US Officials Checking SEAL Raid Book for Secrets – AP
The Document That Might Spell Trouble for Ex-Navy SEAL Author – TA
Soldiers Allegedly Plotted to Kill Obama, Oust Government – TH
Official Stirs Texas City With Talk of Rebellion – NYT
Fighter Jets Protect Skies During Republican Convention – AFPS
Tropical Storm Isaac Bearing Down on Louisiana Coast – CNN
Tropical Storm Isaac Builds as It Churns Toward Coast – NYT
Obama Declares Storm Emergency in Louisiana – BBC
Africa
Why Do So Many African Leaders Die in Office? – BBC
Chinese Arms Flowing Into Sudan – VOA
Somali, AU Troops Oust al-Shabab from Port Town – VOA
Al-Shabab Loses Control of Somalia Port – BBC
Alleged Al-Shabab Backer Killed in Kenya – VOA
Kenya: Islamist Cleric Killed in Mombasa – BBC
Somali Militants: Kenya Muslims Should 'Protect Their Religion' – Reuters
Disease, Malnutrition Plague Growing South Sudan Refugee Camp – VOA
Nine Prisoners Executed in Gambia; Rights Groups Outcry – BBC
'Intimidation' Keeps South Africa Mine Shut – BBC
Rich-Poor Divide Scars Angola as It Heads for Polls – Reuters
Malawi Reduces Crime Rate, Says Police Spokesman – VOA
Sex Strike Against Togo's Leader – BBC
Americas
Mexican Federal Police Taken into Custody in US Gov’t Vehicle Shooting – WP
Mexico Detains 12 Officers in Attack on US Embassy Vehicle – NYT
Mexican Police Detained in Shooting of US Agents – AP
Feared Mexican Zetas Leader ‘Z-40’ Now Top Target – AP
In Mexico, Rehearsing to Inject Drama Into the Courtroom – NYT
Mexico Sect Vows Fight Over Public Schools – AP
Colombia’s President Confirms ‘Exploratory’ Talks with FARC Rebels – AP
Colombia Rebels 'to Hold Peace Talks' with Government – BBC
Colombian Government Seeking Peace With FARC Rebels – Reuters
Colombia's ELN Rebels Offer Peace Talks – Reuters
Nicaragua Probes Drug Network of Fake Journalists – AP
Fire Spreads at Venezuela Refinery, 41 Dead – AP
Venezuelan Government Criticized in Deadly Refinery Blast – NYT
Gangs’ Truce Buys El Salvador a Tenuous Peace – NYT
Asia Pacific / Central
ASEAN Nations Struggle with Rivalries – WP
USPACOM Center Strives to Build Humanitarian Assistance Preparedness – AFPS
China, Wary of Arab Spring, Hosts Egypt's Morsi – AP
2 Tibetan Teens Die After Self-Immolating in China – AP
Storm to Close Schools in Korea, Annual Military Exercise Suspended – S&S
Youthful Populace Helps Make Philippines Economic Bright Spot – NYT
Thousands Flee Burma Floods – VOA
Burma Trims 2,082 Names Off Its Blacklist – AP
UN Seeks Details on Employees Sentenced in Burma – Reuters
Europe
Admiral Stavridis Expects Busy Autumn for NATO, USEUCOM – AFPS
For Russia’s Putin, Report Says, State Perks Pile High – NYT
Wife of Russian Opposition Activist Gets Jail – AP
Russian Eco-Warrior Turns to Politics to Challenge Putin – Reuters
South Asia
Indian PM Dismisses Charges of Coal Mine Corruption – VOA
Legislators Jeer India Premier on Coal Deals – NYT
