22 September SWJ Roundup
Small Wars Journal Daily Roundup
US Naval Institute Daily – USNI
Real Clear World – RCP
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Anti-Islam Film / Fallout / Related
Protests Erupt Across Islamic World Over Video – VOA
Fresh Anti-Islam Film Protests in Muslim Countries – BBC
Libya: Protesters Rout Benghazi Militia – BBC
Libya: Protesters Besiege Militias in Benghazi, Forcing Flight – NYT
Pro-US Libyans Rally Against Radicals, Set Fire to Militia Compound – AP
Libyan Islamist Militia Swept Out of Benghazi Bases – Reuters
In Libya, a Struggle for Nation’s Soul – WP
Violent Protests Spread Across Pakistan Over Video – VOA
Deadly Film Protests in Pakistan – BBC
Pakistan Protests Turn Violent; 20 Dead – WP
19 Reported Dead as Pakistanis Protest Muhammad Video – NYT
Pakistani Leaders Play Religious Card as Protests Boil – Reuters
Anti-Islam Film Protest Muted Among India's Muslims – VOA
In Lebanon, Protests Over Prophet Film Underscore Divide – AP
Military-Style Tactics Seen in US Consulate Siege in Libya – AP
Religious, Political Leaders Weigh In on Anti-Muslim Video Protests – VOA
Analysts See Double Standard in European Free Speech Laws – VOA
Responding to Recent Events in Egypt and Libya – FPI opinion
A 21st-Century Islam – NYT opinion
Afghanistan
Panetta: US Surge Troops Complete Afghan Withdrawal – VOA
Troop ‘Surge’ in Afghanistan Ends With Mixed Results – NYT
Panetta Announces Completion of Afghanistan Surge Drawdown – AFPS
US Surge Troops Leave Afghanistan – BBC
US, Pakistan Plan Joint Effort to Boost Peace Talks with Taliban – WP
Inspector Questions Accounting of Afghanistan Fuel – AFPS
Battle Inside Afghanistan's Most Violent Corner – TG
ISAF Operations Summary – AFPS
Syria
US, Iraqi Leaders Discuss Concerns on Syria Arms – Reuters
Iraq Bars Syria-Bound Plane With Suspected Arms – AP
Syria Crisis Likely to Overshadow UN General Assembly – VOA
Assad Says Rebels Will Not Win – VOA
Assad Says Arab Spring Brought Chaos – BBC
Rebels Down Fighter Jet in Northern Syria – Reuters
Assad vs. The Moderates – WP opinion
Iran
US Officials Say Iran Launched Cyberattacks on Banks, Businesses – WP
US Senate Approves Resolution on Iran – AP
West Defeats Iran Initiative at Major UN Nuclear Meeting – Reuters
What if Israel Bombed Iran? – WP opinion
Lessons From an Iranian War Game – WP opinion
What if Israel Bombed Iran? The View From Tehran – WP opinion
If Israel Bombed Iran, What Would Life in Tel Aviv Be Like? – WP opinion
Middle East / North Africa
Massive Minesweeping Exercise Begins Off Bahrain – CNN
One Israeli, 3 Militants Killed in Border Attack – VOA
Israeli Soldier Killed as Border Breached, Worries on Sinai Lawlessness – NYT
Israel-Egypt border: 3 Gunmen and Israeli Soldier Killed in Clash – WP
Israeli Soldier Killed in Clash – BBC
Sunni, Shi'ite Islamists Clash in Yemen, One Killed – Reuters
Bahrain Says It Arrested 29 During Protest on Friday – Reuters
Terrorism / Counterterrorism
Threat of Terrorist IED’s Growing, Expanding, General Says – AFPS
Some Gitmo Detainees’ Names Released – WP
US Names 55 Set for Transfer From Guantánamo – AP
Iranian Dissidents Convince US to Drop Terror Label – NYT
US to Remove Iran Group Off Terror List – VOA
Iranian Group to be Taken Off Terror List – WP
US 'Set to Remove' Iran group MEK's from Terror List – BBC
US Department of Defense
Dempsey Discusses Importance of Embracing, Managing Military Change – AFPS
Pentagon Ceremony Remembers Sacrifices of POWs, MIA Families – AFPS
Special Report: 2012 Secretary of Defense Freedom Awards – AFPS
Civilians Can Help Prevent Military Suicides, Official Says – AFPS
Air Force Slow to Handle Appeals for Convicted Airmen, Officers – McClatchy
United States
Congress Heads for Home With Rancor Still Evident – NYT
Two Justice Officials Won’t Face Discipline Over ‘Fast and Furious’ – WP
US Shuttle Endeavour Undertakes Final Flypast – BBC
New Zealand
After Long Absence, a US Defense Secretary Visits New Zealand – NYT
US Eases 3-Decade Ban on Port Visits by New Zealand Warships – S&S
Panetta Honors Past, Present New Zealand Troops – AFPS
Panetta Eases Restrictions on New Zealand Ship Visits – AFPS
Africa
Telecom Attacks Cripple Communication in Nigeria's North – VOA
4 Journalists Killed in Somalia in 24 Hours – VOA
UN Condemns Somali Bombing at Mogadishu Cafe – AP
UN Seeks Extra Funding for DR Congo Displaced – VOA
UN Security Council to Consider Mali Force – AP
Ivory Coast Closes Ghana Border – BBC
Ivory Coast Closes Frontier With Ghana Over Border Attack – Reuters
New Ethiopian PM Backer of Dominant Party Rule – VOA
In Uganda, Mixed Reactions to Africa’s Youngest MP – VOA
Nigeria Halts Currency Reforms – BBC
Americas
Mexico Coahuila Inmates Fled 'Via Front Door, Not Tunnel' – BBC
Mexico Stays on Gun Probe Despite US Report – AP
Venezuela, China Sign Deal to Develop Gold Mine – AP
Asia / Pacific
China Aims to Defuse Regional Tensions Over Sea Disputes – AP
Human Rights Watch Pushing for Int'l Contact Group on Tibet – VOA
Japan’s Beleaguered Premier Wins Party Leadership Vote – NYT
“Controversial” Marne Corps Ospreys Start Test Flights Over Japan – S&S
South Korea Fires Shots at Vessels From North – NYT
South Korea Fires on North Korean Fishing Boats – AP
Philippines Close to Landmark Peace Deal in Rebel South – Reuters
Bomb Leaves Six Dead in Thailand's Restive South – BBC
Car Bomb Kills 6 in Thailand's South After Warning – AP
Aung San Suu Kyi Urges Cooperation Among Burma’s Leaders – VOA
Burma Warlord 'Admits Mekong Murders' – BBC
Burma’s Fragile Democracy – NYT editorial
Europe
EU Farmers Boost Global Grain Supplies – VOA
Russia Moves to Broaden Definition of High Treason – NYT
Greek Austerity Talks With Creditors Stall Again – VOA
Hundreds Convicted for Turkey Military Coup Plot – VOA
Turkish Court Convicts 330 From Military in Coup Case – NYT
Turkey Trial: Three Army Generals Jailed for Coup Plot – BBC
326 Convicted in Turkey Military Coup Plot – AP
Talking with Turkey’s Prime Minister – WP interview
No Justice in Turkey – WP opinion
South Asia
US Missile Strike Kills 4 Militants in NW Pakistan – AP
India: Singh Defends Economy Plan – BBC
Indian Premier Defends Reforms – WP
India’s Premier Pleads for Support of His Plans in Televised Address – NYT
