24 September SWJ Roundup
Small Wars Journal Daily Roundup
US Naval Institute Daily – USNI
Real Clear World – RCP
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Afghanistan
Slain Marine Commander’s Actions Called Heroic – WP
All 33,000 'Surge' Troops Now Out of Afghanistan – AP
Top China Official Visits Afghanistan, Signs Security Deal – Reuters
Deals Boost Chinese-Afghan Ties – BBC
Promise of Education Takes Hold for New Generation of Afghans – S&S
Afghan Female Factory Workers Facing the Sack – TT
Afghanistan Bans Pakistan Newspapers – BBC
The Retreater in Chief – WS opinion
Syria
Clashes Continue Across Syria As Rebels Move Command Center – VOA
US Ambassador to UN, Takes Center Stage in Syria Debate – WP
At United Nations, Renewed Focus on Syria, if Not New Ideas – NYT
Syria Opposition in Damascus Urges Assad's Overthrow – BBC
Syrian Opposition Figures Meet in Damascus – AP
Survey: Syrian Rebels Want Democracy, Islamic-Style – USAT
Iraq: On the Wrong Side – NYT editorial
Can Rising Powers Save Syria? – G&M opinion
Iran
In Volatile Gulf, US Emphasizes Diplomacy as Capabilities Grow – S&S
US Navy's New Floating Base Gets a Workout in the Persian Gulf – AP
Iran Threatens Attacks on US Bases in Event of War – AP
IRG Commander: Iran Could Launch Pre-emptive Israel Strike – Reuters
Iran's Navy Aims to Extend its Reach – AP
Iran Accuses German Company of Nuclear Sabotage – AP
German Firm Siemens Denies Iran Sabotage Link – BBC
Iran Accuses IAEA of Passing Nuclear Secrets to Israel – Reuters
UN Chief Warns Iran's Ahmadinejad on Fiery Rhetoric – Reuters
An Interview with Iran’s President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad – WP
Rekindling Rushdie – JP editorial
An Unfazed Ahmadinejad – WP opinion
Libya
Deadly Attack in Libya Was Major Blow to CIA Efforts – NYT
Libyan Islamists Accused of Killing US Ambassador 'Finished' – TT
Libya President Orders Disbanding of Illegal Militias – VOA
Libya to Disband Illegal Militias – BBC
Government Issues Order to Disband Libya Forces – NYT
Libya Orders 'Illegitimate' Militias to Disband – AP
Libya: CNN Finds, Returns Journal Belonging to Late US Ambassador – CNN
Libya: US State Department Blasts CNN Report on Stevens' Diary – VOA
Egypt
Morsi Says Egypt Will be More Independent From US – CSM
Morsi Warns US it Needs to Change Middle East Policy – TT
Egypt's President Wants More Independence From US – AP
Israel Says No Egypt Treaty Change – BBC
Egypt-based Islamists Claim Responsibility for Israel Border Attack – WP
Egypt-based Group Claims Israel Border Attack – AP
Middle East / North Africa
Obama Struggles for Unifying Strategy Post-Arab Spring – McClatchy
Dangerous and Deepening Divide Between Islamic World, West – Reuters
Frustration and Turmoil as World Leaders Meet – AP
America’s Iraq Exit Marked by Challenges and Failed Efforts – NYT
Arab Spring Leaving Women Out in Cold – USAT
Police: 5 Killed in Iraq Attacks – AP
Iraq Shrugs Off Calls to Reconsider Death Penalty – AP
Lebanese Christian Leader Says Escaped Assassin – AP
Dozens Protest Against Detention of Relatives at Saudi Prison – Reuters
The Satanic Video – NYT opinion
America’s Inevitable Retreat From the Middle East – NYT opinion
Arab World Wrestles with New Politics – DS opinion
Obama's Failed Exit from Iraq – NYT opinion
America Bows to the Mob – NR opinion
Obama Learns Lesson in Muslim Rage – NP opinion
United States
Obama and Romney Offer a Possible Preview of Their First Debate – NYT
Justice Department Rift Idles Reno ATF Office for Months – USAT
Philadelphia Man Nazi Probe Target – AP
World
How Rising Food Prices are Impacting the World – CSM
From Nigeria to Athens, Muslim Protests Rumble On – Reuters
Dangerous and Deepening Divide Between Islamic World, West – Reuters
Frustration and Turmoil as World Leaders Meet – AP
Free Speech in the Age of YouTube – NYT opinion
Africa
Sudan, S. Sudan: Presidents Bashir, Kiir to Discuss Borders at Summit – VOA
Sudan and South Sudan Leaders Discuss Oil and Borders – BBC
Suicide Bomber Strikes Nigerian Church – VOA
Suicide Bomber Kills 2, Injures 45 in Nigeria Church Attack – AP
Church Bombed in Northern Nigeria – BBC
Ivory Coast to Admit Ghana Flights, Keep Land, Sea Borders Shut – Reuters
Ivory Coast to Reopen Air Space with Ghana – BBC
Americas
Unlikely Joint Effort by US and Venezuela Leads to Drug Lord’s Arrest – NYT
Chavez's Record: A Venezuela Oil Bonanza Squandered? – AP
'Ghetto Chavez' and the Battle for Venezuela's Youth Vote – Reuters
Honduras Rights Lawyer, Killed at Wedding – BBC
Honduras Human Rights Lawyer Murdered – AP
Ecuador Weighs Sending WikiLeaks' Assange to Sweden – VOA
US VP Candidate Ryan Criticizes Obama’s Cuba Policy – NYT
Asia / Pacific
Panetta's Asia Visit Shows Balancing Role US Hopes to Play – Reuters
In Shark-Infested Waters, Resolve of China and Japan Tested – NYT
Japan, China Military Conflict Seen Unlikely Despite Strain – Reuters
China Surveillance Ships Enter Waters Near Disputed Islands – Reuters
China Cancels Event Marking Japanese Ties – VOA
China Housing Drive Gives Measure of Next Premier – Reuters
Chinese Official Linked to a Murder Scandal Is Convicted – NYT
Bo Scandal Policeman Wang Jailed – BBC
China Jails Ex-Police Chief, Closes In on Disgraced Bo – Reuters
Ex-Top Cop in China Scandal Jailed for 15 Years – AP
Policeman at Center of China Scandal Took Walk on Wild Side – Reuters
Behind North Korea’s Propaganda Star is a Darker Tale – WP
North Korea Plans Agriculture Reforms – Reuters
Indonesian Police Arrest 10 Terror Suspects – AP
Aung San Suu Kyi Calls for Reconciliation in Burma – VOA
Burma’s President Heads to US, Seeks End to Sanctions – Reuters
Europe
Russia: With USAID Aid Cutoff, Kremlin Recalibrates – NYT
US Broadcaster to Cease Some Moscow Radio Services – VOA
Russia’s Gazprom is Losing its Clout – WP
Gen. Pavel Grachev, Fought Chechen Rebels, Dies at 64 – AP
Russia: 4 Police, 4 Militants Killed in Battle in Chechnya – AP
Parliament Poll in Belarus Reaches Minimum Voter Turnout – VOA
Belarus Votes as Europe Keeps a Watch – NYT
Belarus Says Election Turnout Strong, Despite Opposition Boycott – Reuters
Belarus Holds Elections Boycotted by Opposition – AP
Prophet Film Protesters Clash With Greek Police – AP
South Asia
India and Pakistan Sign Landmark Visa Deal – CSM
India Grapples with Child Trafficking – WP
Pakistani Radio Show Uses Mothers and Mullahs to Undercut Taliban – Reuters
Pakistani Minister Offers Bounty Over Anti-Islam Video – NYT
Pakistani Minister Wants Filmmaker Dead – CNN
Pakistan: Anti-Islam Film Bounty Condemned – BBC
US Attacks Pakistan anti-Islam Film Bounty – BBC
Strike Enforced in Bangladesh Over Anti-Islam Film – AP
Avalanche on Nepal Peak Kills at Least 9 Climbers – AP
Europeans Among 10 Climbers Killed in Nepal Avalanche – Reuters
