16 September SWJ Roundup
Small Wars Journal Daily Roundup
US Naval Institute Daily – USNI
Real Clear World – RCP
Middle East / North Africa (US Mission Attacks / Related / 2nd / 3rd Order Effects)
US Preparing for a Long Siege of Arab Unrest – NYT
As Protests Wane, US Withdraws Many Diplomats – WP
Islamists Vying for Power Through Embassy Protests – USAT
Fury Over Mohammad Video Simmers On in Muslim World – Reuters
Al-Qaida Calls for More Violence Against US Embassies – VOA
Al-Qaida Calls for More Attacks on Embassies – AP
US Staff to Quit Tunisia, Sudan – BBC
US Orders Embassy Staff to Leave Tunis, Khartoum – Reuters
US Urges Americans to Leave Tunis, Warns on Sudan Travel – Reuters
Libyans See al Qaeda Hand in Embassy Attack – WSJ
Attack Highlights Libya’s Militia Problem – NYT
Film Protests Show New Challenges for US in Middle East – VOA
Israeli Foreign Ministry: US Ignored Arab Radicalization – Haaretz
US Scrambles to Rush Marines, Spies, Drones to Libya – AP
US Official: Sudan Balks at Marine Troop Mission – AP
Sudan Rejects US Request to Send Marines to Guard Embassy – Reuters
French Police Reinforce Security Around US Embassy – AP
Burkina Faso: President Deplores Muslim Violence – AP
Obama Honors Victims Killed at US Consulate in Libya – VOA
Obama: Nation Must ‘Carry On’ Work of Fallen Heroes – AFPS
A US Envoy Who Plunged Into Arab Life – NYT
US Authorities Question Man Allegedly Behind Anti-Islam Film – VOA
Man Linked to Film in Protests Is Questioned – NYT
Muslim-Americans: Anti-Islam Film, Violent Protests Not Justified – VOA
Anti-US Outrage Over Video Began with Call to Reporter – McClatchy
Islamist Explosion Not Over Film – WT editorial
Washington's Role Amid the Mideast Struggle for Power – WP editorial
Don't Chill the Arab Spring – TS editorial
Is This the Clash of Civilizations? – AI opinion
Why Is the Muslim World So Easily Offended? – WP opinion
It’s Not About the Video – NYT opinion
Does America Know Its Real Enemy? – JP opinion
Don't Mistake Fringe for Mainstream – G&M opinion
Time for US to Come Home from Mideast? – ACM opinion
US to Remain Dominant Power in the Mideast – FP opinion
Afghanistan
2 Insider Attacks Kill 6 Coalition Members in Afghanistan – NYT
Two British Soldiers Killed in Afghan Insider Attack – BBC
Two British Soldiers Killed in Afghan Insider Attack – AP
Four Soldiers Die in 2nd Rogue Afghan Attack – BBC
4 Troops Killed in Afghan Insider Attack – WP
Afghan Inside Attack Kills 4 NATO Troops – AP
ISAF Troops Defeat Camp Bastion Attackers – AFPS
Camp Bastion Assault: Two US Marines Die in 'Taliban Revenge' – BBC
Young Lives, Lost in the Fog of War – NYT
Syria
UN Syria Envoy Says Mission 'Nearly Impossible' – VOA
UN Envoy's Warning After Assad Talks – BBC
UN Envoy, Meeting With Syrian President, Says Crisis Is Worsening – NYT
Turkey: Some Syrian Refugees Face Relocation – AP
Middle East / North Africa
Armada of Naval Power Massing as Israel Prepares Iran Strike – TT
Israeli Official Signals No War Is Imminent With Iran – Reuters
Netanyahu: Containment Policy for Iran Won't Work – AP
UN Nuclear Agency Rebukes Iran – BBC
Last Major Group of Iranian Exiles Move to Baghdad – AP
Israeli Military Moves Major Operations to South – AP
Pope, Lebanese Leaders Call for Religious Peace – VOA
Pope Makes Plea for Religious Freedom – NYT
Pope Holds Open-Air Beirut Mass – BBC
All-Female Bloc Runs in Palestinian Elections – AP
Egypt: Sinai Militants Clash With Army, Police – AP
Islamist Militants Attack Egypt Security Headquarters in Sinai – Reuters
Ex-Egypt PM Jailed for Corruption – BBC
Al Qaeda Confirms Death of Senior Sahara Military Commander – Reuters
West on a Collision Course with Iran – NP opinion
Getting Egypt’s Morsi to Give Up His 9/11 ‘Truther’ Talk – WP opinion
US Department of Defense
Long-Awaited WH Report Spells Out Deep Sequestration Cuts – S&S
US Nuclear Arsenal Upkeep Costs Soar – WP
Navy Safe Harbor Program Pairs Injured with Mentors – S&S
Woman to Lead Air Force Training After Sex Scandal – AP
Obama Proclaims Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week – AFPS
DADT Repeal: A Military Success Story – NYT editorial
United States
Man Accused of Jihadist Plot to Bomb a Bar in Chicago – NYT
US Teenager Arrested in Chicago Bomb Plot Sting – BBC
Africa
Sudans Nearing Final Agreements, Except on Borders – VOA
South Africa Police Raid Homes of Striking Miners – VOA
South Africa Raids Homes for Weapons of Miners – NYT
South Africa Police in Marikana Crackdown – BBC
Gambian President Suspends Executions – VOA
Gambia Orders Halt to Executions – BBC
Hailemariam Desalegn Becomes New Ethiopian Leader – VOA
Zimbabwe PM Marries Despite Ban – BBC
Americas
Venezuela, Bolivia Rejects US Drug Report – AP
Venezuela Blasts US Criticism Over Drugs – Reuters
No Chavez Running Mate in Venezuela Despite Cancer – AP
Mexico Drug Violence: Nine Corpses Found Hanging From Bridge – Reuters
7 Bodies Dumped on Road in Northeastern Mexico – Fox
Mexican Deputy-Elect Shot to Death – AP
FARC Ready for Peace, Top Colombia Rebel Says – AFP
Uribe Warns Colombia Peace Talks Could Scare Investors – Reuters
Asia Pacific / Central
China's VP Finally Appears in Public – VOA
A Chinese Leader Returns Amid Tumult – NYT
Xi’s Appearance Quells Speculation – WP
Chinese Protest at Japanese Embassy – VOA
More Anti-Japan Protests in China Over Islands – AP
Japan Urges China to Stop Attacks – BBC
US Task Force Targets Chinese Shipments of Meth Chemicals – S&S
Japan Won’t Stop Work on Reactors, Official Says – NYT
Burma’s Suu Kyi Prepares for US Visit – VOA
Typhoon on Track to Wallop Okinawa on Sunday, Korea on Monday – S&S
Philippines on Asia's New Frontline – AT opinion
The Talk of China – NYT opinion
Europe
Optimism Over Euro Crisis Eases Market Pressure – VOA
European Bank Overhaul Meets Opposition From Finance Ministers – NYT
Cuts Protests in Spain and Portugal – BBC
Russian Opposition Returns to Streets in Protest – VOA
Undaunted by Arrests, Russia Opposition Marches Against Putin – NYT
Thousands of Russians Join Anti-Putin March – BBC
Eight Turkish Police Officers Killed in Suspected PKK Attack – Reuters
South Asia
Will India Ever Be Able to Tackle Corruption? – NYT
Nuclear Protests in India – WP
India PM Sparks Protests Over Fuel Hike – VOA
Pakistan Roadside Bomb 'Kills 12' – BBC
Roadside Bomb Kills 12 in Pakistan – AP
Taliban Bomb Kills 14 People in Pakistan Near Afghan Border – Reuters
Is India's Economic Growth Sustainable? – TG opinion