29 September SWJ Roundup
Small Wars Journal Daily Roundup
US Naval Institute Daily – USNI
Real Clear World – RCP
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Afghanistan
Afghan Troops Get a Lesson in American Cultural Ignorance – WP
Defense Delays Sending Mortars Commanders Urgently Seek – USAT
Bomb Kills 2 Police Near Afghan Training Academy – AP
ISAF Operations Summary – AFPS
Iran
Massive Multinational Maneuvers Put Iran on Notice – VOA
White House: Obama, Netanyahu Agree on Iran – VOA
Obama, Netanyahu Seek to Get Past Iran Differences – Reuters
Obama, Romney Both Make Calls to Israel’s Netanyahu – WP
Obama, Romney Discuss Iran with Netanyahu – WT
Panetta, MacKay Share Concerns on Iran – AFPS
Netanyahu’s Bomb Diagram During Speech Stirs Confusion in Israel – NYT
Netanyahu's Bomb Steals the Show in His UN Speech – AP
US Takes Iranian Exile Group Off Terror List – VOA
Iran's MEK Loses US Terror Tag – BBC
Iranian News Agency Plagiarizes The Onion on Obama/Ahmadinejad Poll – HV
Iran News Agency Dalls for Spoof – BBC
Obama’s Red Line Fever – WT editorial
What’s in a War with Iran? – WP opinion
Get Ready for Debate on Bibi's 'Red Lines' – NYP opinion
Syria
Battles Rage in Aleppo, Damascus – VOA
Syrian Rebels Struggle in Aleppo – BBC
Syria Rebels Struggle to Advance in Aleppo Offensive – Reuters
Fighting in Aleppo Starts Fire in Medieval Souks – AP
US Boosting Financial Support for Syrian Opposition – VOA
US Aims to Rally Syrian Opposition with New Aid – AP
Clinton Offers $45 Million to Syrian Rebels – McClatchy
US, France Boost Syria Support, Less Than Rebels Hoped – Reuters
World Powers Push Syria's Opposition to Unite – AP
Russia Says Backing Syrian Rebels Deepens Strife – AP
Kurds Prepare to Pursue More Autonomy in a Fallen Syria – NYT
Formula for Syria Remains Elusive – WP
Iraq Floats Plan to Get Syrian Opponents Talking – AP
Saudis Say UN Inaction Gives Assad 'Green Light' – AP
Panetta: Fate of Syrian Chemical Weapons Unknown – S&S
Libya
Spy Chief Defends Evolving Accounts of Libya Attack – WP
US Officials Explain Libya Attack Intelligence – AP
Shifts on Libya Attack Could Cost Obama Politically – NYT
Security Fears Hobble Inquiry on Libya Attack – NYT
Libya Thwarts Planned Anti-Militia Protests – Reuters
Middle East / North Africa
Iraq: Jailbreak Was Inside Job, 20 Killed – AP
Scores Freed in Iraq Jail Raid – BBC
Yemen’s Leader Praises US Drone Strikes – NYT
4 Members of Former Yemen President's Party Killed in Ambush – Reuters
Bahrain Opposition: Protester Killed in Clashes – AP
US Move to Give Egypt $450 Million in Aid Meets Resistance – NYT
US Plan for Emergency Egypt Aid Hits Roadblock – Reuters
Tunisians Fear Stall of Democracy – VOA
Tunisia 'Police Rape' Condemned – BBC
WikiLeaks
Amnesty Urges Assange Assurances – BBC
United Nations
At Annual UN General Assembly, a Stage for All the World – NYT
International Criminal Court
Germany Hosts ICC’s 10th Anniversary Conference – VOA
NATO
Paloméros Takes Reins of NATO Command in Norfolk – AFPS
US Department of Defense
Training for Attacks, in Case There’s a Next Time – NYT
Panetta Downplays Conflict With Lockheed Over F-35 Buy – DN
Dempsey Releases Concept to Build Joint Force 2020 – AFPS
Army Suicides Down in August – S&S
Military Heroes’ Social Security Numbers Posted Online – WT
20 Servicemembers Sue DOD, Say Sex Assaults Mishandled – AP
Army Uniform Designed for Women Now for All – S&S
The Real Story on the Red Team Report – FP opinion
United States
US Banks Hit by More Than a Week of Cyberattacks – AP
Experts Suggest Unconventional Means of Embassy Security – S&S
Obama Orders Chinese Company to End Investment Near Drone Base – NYT
US Blocks Chinese Firm's Investment in Wind Farms – BBC
Anti-Islam Filmmaker Detained Without Bail – VOA
The Foreign Policy Debate Obama Doesn’t Want – WP opinion
Foreign Policy: Why Are We Talking About Romney's Advisors? – FP opinion
United Kingdom
After London Olympics Debacle, Security Firm Shuffles Top Managers – NYT
Why Marches Trigger Northern Ireland Strife – AP
Africa
Somalia’s Shabaab Rebels Pull Out of Kismayu Bastion – NYT
Kenya Claims Capture of Somali port – WP
Kenya Attacks Last Stronghold of Somali Militants – AP
Somalia Islamists Abandon Kismayo – BBC
Two More Journalists Killed in Somalia – VOA
Mali Coalition Protests Proposed ECOWAS Troop Deployment – VOA
Rwanda Denies Presidential Walkout on Congo Meeting – VOA
Mine Strikes Spread in South Africa – VOA
Americas
Mexico Finds Cartel Radio Network, 300-Foot Tower – AP
Mexican Congress in Heated Debate on Labor Reform – AP
‘Rock Star’ Challenger Unsettles Venezuela’s Chavez – WP
Satellite Launch Stirs Passions Before Venezuela Vote – Reuters
China Launches 2nd Satellite Built for Venezuela – AP
Honduras Troops Guard Urban Buses – BBC
Israel Concerned Over Argentina-Iran Meetings – AP
Israel Disappointed at Argentina Talks With Iran – Reuters
Asia / Pacific
US Seeks Calm Over Asian Disputes, But Won't Mediate – AP
China Alters Its Strategy in Diplomatic Crisis With Japan – NYT
Japan and China Trade Barbs Over Islands at UN – BBC
China's Lines Around Islands Suggest More Conflict – AP
Bo Xilai Ousted from China’s Communist Party – WP
Ousted From Party in China, Bo Xilai Faces Prosecution – NYT
Bo Charges Reveal Depth of China's Political Scandal – VOA
China Discipline Warning Over Bo – BBC
Bo Decision Allows China to Focus on Succession – AP
Bo Xilai was Rising Star Before China Scandal – VOA
US Troops See Terror Threat Diminish on Philippine Island of Mindanao – S&S
US Issues Security Alert for Philippine Capital – AP
Japan: Osprey Protesters Block Gates at Marine Base on Okinawa – S&S
North Korea Plans Agriculture Reforms – Reuters
Naval Historian Describes US 7th Fleet’s Impact in Asia – AFPS
In China, No Rule of Law – WP editorial
Uncertainty in China – WP opinion
On China’s Many Atrocities – WT opinion
China is Our Friend – WT opinion
China Builds Nuclear Arsenal While Rest of World Disarms – WT opinion
Europe
Chastened King Seeks Redemption, for Spain and His Monarchy – NYT
Spain, Portugal Brace for More Austerity Protests – AP
Greek Premier Sees Hope, but Only if Europe Helps – NYT
France's Hollande Proposes 75 Percent Tax on Wealthy – VOA
New French Budget Focuses on Slicing Deficit – NYT
Germany: Merkel’s Ex-Finance Minister to Oppose Her – NYT
Appeal Hearing Set for Jailed Russian Rockers – VOA
Europe’s Perpetual Crisis: Spanish Edition – WT editorial
South Asia
Pakistan Flood Death Toll Rises – BBC
