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6 September SWJ Roundup

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09.06.2012 at 10:12am

Small Wars Journal Daily Roundup

US Naval Institute Daily – USNI

Real Clear World – RCP

Afghanistan

Hundreds of Afghan Soldiers Ousted – WP

Afghan Soldiers Fired During Insider Attacks Probe – AP

NATO Expresses ‘Deep Concern’ to Karzai – AP

Get Rid of Afghan Army's Bad Eggs – AAP

'Trust Is Absolutely Essential:' Combating Afghan Infiltrator Violence – PBS

The Dangerous Political Battle for Afghanistan – GP

US to Retain Role as a Jailer in Afghanistan – NYT

Two Reported Killed in NATO Helicopter Crash in Afghanistan – DPA

ISAF Operations Summary – AFPS

Afghanistan’s Inside Killings – WP editorial

 

Syria

Iran Supplying Syrian Military via Iraqi Airspace – NYT

Iraq's Role in Syria War Poses Problems for US – AP

US to Iraq: Inspect Iranian Jets Bound for Syria – WP

Egypt, Turkey Slam Syrian President – VOA

Turkey, Egypt Hit Assad for 'Terrorism' – WT

Egyptian President Warns Assad ‘Your Time Won’t Be Long’ – NYT

Turkey Accuses Syria of 'State Terrorism'  – AP

Russia's Putin Defiant on Syria, Calls Romney 'Mistaken' – Reuters

China, US Discuss Differences over Syria – VOA

France Giving Aid to Rebel-held Syrian Cities – AP

Syria Military 'Bombards Aleppo' – BBC

Syria’s Spooky Parallel – WP opinion

 

Middle East / North Africa

Leak Prompts Israel PM to Cancel Security Cabinet Meeting on Iran – NYT

Iran Hosts Islamic Resistance Festival – WP

Russia: No Sign Iran Developing Nuclear Arms – Reuters

IAEA Shows Diplomats Images of Suspected Iran Nuclear Clean-Up – Reuters

Russia Says Attacking Iran Would Be 'Disastrous' – Reuters

A Classified CIA Mea Culpa on Iraq – FP

Israel Military Says it Strikes Gaza Militants – AP

Israeli Forces Kill Three Militants in Gaza Strip – Reuters

Palestinian Abbas Says Has Backing for New UN Upgrade Push – Reuters

Donors Pledge Another $2.4 Billion to Yemen – VOA

Mursi Wants Egypt at Center of Arab Affairs – Reuters

After Egypt’s Revolution, a Search for the Missing – WP

Mauritania Extradites Gadhafi's Ex-Spy Chief – VOA

Spy Chief for Qaddafi Is Extradited to Libya – NYT

Libya Spy Boss 'Fair Trial' Urged – BBC

 

Terrorism / Counterterrorism

New Claims about CIA Renditions, Abuses – WP

Poland Provides Answers for CIA Prisons Probe – Reuters

Libyan Alleges Waterboarding by CIA, Report Says – NYT

Human Rights Watch: Evidence of Wider US Waterboarding – AP

Human Rights Group Alleges US Waterboarded Gaddafi Opponents – Reuters

Multinational Seminar Examines Violent Extremism – AFPS

 

US Department of Defense

Book Claims bin Laden Team Also Attempted Bergdahl Rescue – TIS

Navy Seals: A Battle for the Conscience – CNN

‘No Easy Day’ a Compelling Account of bin Laden’s Assassination – LAT review

War Might Be Making Young Bodies Old – USAT

Blast Gauges Offer Clues About Troops' Wounds – USAT

Report: Half of Military Bases Lack Voting Facility – WT

Like the Army Itself, Recruiters Prepare to Make Do With Less – NYT

Judge Might Order Fort Hood Suspect's Beard Shaved – AP

Pentagon Maps Japan Radiation, Says US Personnel Safe – Reuters

 

United States

Democrats Defend Obama's Foreign Policy – VOA

Democrats, Pushed by Obama, Alter Platform Over Jerusalem – NYT

Democrats Restore Platform Language on Jerusalem after GOP Criticism – WP

Let Obama Finish the Job, Clinton Urges – NYT

Bill Clinton Offers Spirited Defense of Obama’s Economic Record – WP

Worried Democrats Scramble to Close Fundraising Gap with Republicans – WP

FBI, Hackers Trade Claims on Stolen Apple Device IDs – WT

US Accuses BP of 'Gross Negligence' in Deadly 2010 Oil Spill – VOA

Key Arizona Migrant Clause Backed – BBC

VA Says No Service Dogs Benefits Warranted for PTSD Sufferers – PBP

Maine Lawmakers Debate Definition of 'Veteran' – BDN

A Look Ahead at the Debate on Defense Policies – WP opinion

 

Canada

Quebec Attack May Have Been Assassination Attempt, Police Say – NYT

Why Quebec Should Stay in Canada – Bloomberg editorial

 

United Kingdom

Northern Ireland Leaders Hold Crisis Talks to Halt Rioting – Reuters

 

Africa

Mali Formally Requests Regional Intervention Force – VOA

Nigeria Rescues Hijacked Tanker – BBC

Polio on Rise in Nigeria, Insecurity to Blame – VOA

Ethiopia Waits for Swearing-in of Prime Minister – VOA

Malema Rallies South Africa Strikers – BBC

Militant South Africa Union Snubs Lonmin 'Peace Deal' – Reuters

Guinea's Embattled Elections Commission Chief to Step Down – Reuters

 

Americas

Colombia Names Team for Peace Talks With FARC Rebels – Reuters

Major Rebel Killed in Peru Clash – BBC

Venezuela; Chavez Backs Oil Minister After Refinery Blast – AP

Chile ex-Police Chief Sentenced – BBC

Strong Earthquake Hits Costa Rica – BBC

Costa Rica Escapes Serious Damage From Big Quake – AP

 

Asia Pacific / Central

No Movement on Disputes as Clinton Meets With China’s Leaders – NYT

China Shows Disapproval to Clinton – WP

China to Clinton: No Question of Sovereignty Over South China Sea – VOA

Experts: Treaties Complicate US Position in China-Japan Islands Dispute – VOA

Japan: Island Tensions Not Hurting China Ties – AP

China, US Discuss Differences over Syria – VOA

China’s Currency Reforms May Make ‘Get Tough’ Promise Moot – WT

China Charges Ex-Police Chief Who Revealed Bo Xilai Scandal – VOA

China Charges Former Police Chief – WP

China: Key Figure in Scandal That Felled Bo Xilai Charged – NYT

Chinese Men Charged, Trying to Buy US Trade Secrets – VOA

South Korea to Hold Exercise on Disputed Islands – S&S

North Korea May Take Action to Jolt Economy, Analysts Say – NYT

E. Timor: Clinton Seeks to Boost Democracy in Asia's Newest Country – Reuters

Clinton in East Timor on Democracy Push – AP

Criminal Complaints Filed Against Filipino Rebels – AP

Vietnam: Agent Orange Victims Get Scientology Treatment – NYT

Vietnam Puts Journalist on Trial on Bribery Charge – AP

Burma Releases 42 Child Soldiers, Vows to End Practice – VOA

China / US: A Touchy Relationship – NYT editorial

 

Europe

Pardon of Ax Killer May Rekindle War in Oil-Rich Caucasus – Bloomberg

Putin: Russia Can Work With Romney if Elected – AP

Russia Bets Billions on Turn Toward Asia – AP

Activists Demonstrate Against Russia's Arctic Drilling – VOA

Spain Defends Austerity Moves Before Merkel Visit – AP

Turkey Grenade Depot Blast Kills 25 – BBC

Turkish Jets Hit Kurdish Militant Positions – Reuters

 

South Asia

Sri Lanka: China’s Indian Ocean Fortress – WT

Dozens Killed in Blaze at Indian Fireworks Factory – VOA

Pakistan Evicts Save the Children Foreign Staff – AP

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