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16 September SWJ Roundup

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09.16.2012 at 09:57am

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

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